Comparison

RFS vs Airplane Lander

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RFS

Experience the ultimate flight simulator with realistic aircraft, global scenery, and detailed airports. Engage in real-time multiplayer, manage air traffic as an ATC, and master pilot tutorials. Unlock the full experience with various subscription options.

Highlights
  • 65+ realistic airplane models with 3D cockpits
  • 2400+ detailed HD airports
  • Global satellite scenery and Ultra-HD imagery
  • Real-time flights and weather
  • Global multiplayer with hundreds of pilots
  • ATC mode for managing air traffic
Features
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EXPERIENCE THE ULTIMATE FLIGHT SIMULATOR ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE! Take your passion for aviation to new heights with RFS - Real Flight Simulator! Fly realistic aircraft, explore the world from the cockpit, and discover more immersive scenery with 3D Buildings and Ultra-HD Satellite Imagery in selected locations. From your first takeoff to long-haul flights, experience what it means to be a real pilot. FLY NOW, ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD! Take off, land, and complete full flights across a global flight simulation environment. Explore aircraft with 3D live cockpits, navigate detailed airports, create flight plans, and sharpen your skills with pilot tutorials. Discover familiar city skylines and landscapes brought to life with new levels of detail. UNLOCK THE FULL REAL FLIGHT SIMULATOR EXPERIENCE Choose the subscription that fits you: monthly, six-month, or yearly. Join a worldwide community of virtual aviators and access premium flight simulation features. BUCKLE UP AND BECOME A REAL PILOT! Experience the features of a PRO pilot in our realistic airplane simulator: • 65+ AIRPLANE MODELS: Pilot a growing fleet of aircraft with realistic 3D live cockpits, authentic lighting, instruments, and flight systems. • 2400+ HD AIRPORTS: Take off and land at detailed airports with 3D terminals, vehicles, and realistic ground procedures. • 3D BUILDINGS: Discover selected cities reconstructed around real-world building positions, with recognizable urban layouts, shapes, and colors. Fly above streets and neighborhoods that feel closer to the real world. Explore an expanding world of detailed 3D cities, with new areas coming in future updates. • GLOBAL SATELLITE SCENERY: Explore high-definition satellite terrain and elevation maps worldwide, bringing global landscapes to life. • ULTRA-HD SATELLITE IMAGERY: See terrain, roads, and landscapes with remarkable clarity in supported regions, adding a new level of detail from cruising altitude to final approach. Discover new Ultra-HD areas as coverage continues to expand. • REAL-TIME FLIGHTS & WEATHER: Join 40,000+ real-time flights daily with live air traffic and experience real-time weather conditions as you fly. • DETAILED CHECKLISTS: Follow authentic pilot procedures, from preflight preparation to landing. • ADVANCED GROUND SYSTEMS: Interact with refueling trucks, passenger vehicles, and follow-me cars. • ADVANCED FLIGHT PLANNING: Customize weather, system failures, and navigation routes. Share flight plans with other pilots. • AUTOPILOT & ASSISTED LANDING: Use precise autopilot controls and the Automatic Landing System for long-haul flights. ENGAGE IN GLOBAL MULTIPLAYER MODES • Fly with hundreds of other pilots around the world in real-time multiplayer. • Chat with pilots, join weekly events, and take part in Virtual Airlines (VA) to earn Flight Points. ATC MODE: BECOME AN AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER • ATC GAME MODE: Manage air traffic, issue instructions, and guide aircraft safely. • Experience interactive, multi-voice ATC procedures and communications from both sides of the radio. CREATE AND SHARE YOUR AVIATION PASSION • CUSTOMIZE YOUR PLANE: Design unique liveries and share them with the RFS community. • DESIGN YOUR AIRPORT: Build your favorite HD airport and see other pilots use your creation. • PLANE SPOTTING: Capture aircraft against city lights, dramatic clouds, and spectacular sunrises and sunsets. • Discover new flight routes and connect with aviation enthusiasts worldwide. REAL-TIME SIMULATION REQUIREMENTS An internet connection is required for full simulation and multiplayer features. GET READY TO SOAR THE SKIES! Buckle up and become a Real Pilot in RFS - Real Flight Simulator! TERMS OF USE: https://www.rortos.com/terms-of-use/ Support: rfs@rortos.com

About

Airplane Lander

Build a global airline by connecting cities with routes. Earn cash as planes land, then reinvest to expand your fleet and reach. Optimize routes and boost earnings by watching optional ads.

Highlights
  • Connect cities with routes
  • Expand to a global carrier
  • Earn cash from landings
  • Upgrade fleet and prices
  • Manage destination limits
  • Optional ad optimization
Features
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Expand your airline in Airplane Lander! In Airplane Lander, you connect routes between cities to expand your reach. Start out with local routes in California and build up to being a global carrier. To connect two airports, draw a line between them with your finger. Don't worry if you're not a perfect artist—your planes will always take a direct route. Routes are only one-way. So drag the reverse route if you want planes to go back and forth. Each airport has a destination limit. This is the number of routes that can start from that airport. There is no limit on inbound routes, so you can direct as many as you like to a single airport. As your planes land, you'll earn cash. Spend money on increasing your destination limit, raising prices, and upgrading your fleet to travel further and faster. You can also watch ads to optimize your routes or get an earnings boost—but it's not a requirement. The full game is accessible for free. Live your airline dream right now in Airplane Lander!

Screenshots

RFS4 screens
Airplane Lander4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RFS at 74% against Airplane Lander's 24%. RFS also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). Airplane Lander's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Airplane Lander is free to download; RFS costs $0.99 up front. RFS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Airplane Lander asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RFS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFS has 24K ratings behind it against 829, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RFS's written reviews are positive against 24% of Airplane Lander's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RFS ships an update every 3 weeks, Airplane Lander every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
RFS versus Airplane Lander: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRFSAirplane Lander
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (24K ratings) — better4.1 (829 ratings)
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews — better24.5% of reviews
Number of ratings24K — better829
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#2 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size547 MB187 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperRORTOS SRLBackpack Games

Customer experience

RFS

All ratings24,191 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews2,759 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative16.5%

Airplane Lander

All ratings814 ratings
Positive74.6%
Neutral7.0%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive24.5%
Neutral10.2%
Negative65.3%

User reviews

RFS

From 24K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic simulation
  • 🚀 Variety of aircraft and liveries
  • 🚀 Affordable subscription
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Impressive graphics and 3D airports

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
  • 🐛 Autopilot and flight model issues
  • 🐛 Lack of interactive cockpit features
  • 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
  • 💰 Limited free aircraft selection

Airplane Lander

From 829 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😍 Enjoyable graphics
  • 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Great potential

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Geographical inaccuracies in city locations
  • 🔋 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
  • 🐛 Bugs causing progression issues
  • 🐛 Crashes and freezes

Bugs and requests

RFS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Subscription issues when switching devices
  • Runway and taxiway rendering problems
  • Autopilot disconnects during long flights
  • Inconsistent landing gear and reverse thrust behavior

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more free aircraft options
  • Improve ATC functionality and realism
  • Implement more advanced camera views (cabin, under-wing, etc.)
  • Add support for external controllers (throttle, etc.)
  • Improve weather effects and turbulence simulation
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  • Expand airport selection, especially in Canada

Airplane Lander

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect city names
  • Quests asking to buy planes already owned
  • Game resetting progress on reopen

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline earnings option
  • Ability to save progress
  • Instructions and tutorial
  • Option to play without ads

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RFS

Subscriptions7
  • RFS Pro (1 month)$3.991 Month
  • RFS Pro (1 month)3 variants$4.991 Month
  • RFS Pro (1 month)$5.991 Month
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  • RFS Pro (1 month)$7.991 Month
  • RFS Pro (6 month)$19.996 Months
  • RFS Pro (1 year)2 variants$29.991 Year
  • RFS Pro (1 year)$39.991 Year
None

Airplane Lander

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RFS free?
RFS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Airplane Lander free?
Airplane Lander is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RFS or Airplane Lander?
RFS is rated higher. RFS averages 4.6 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Airplane Lander averages 4.1 from 829 ratings.
Do RFS or Airplane Lander have ads?
Airplane Lander shows ads; RFS does not.
Which is updated more often, RFS or Airplane Lander?
RFS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Airplane Lander every 6 days. Most recently, RFS was updated on November 7, 2026 and Airplane Lander on November 3, 2026.

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