# RFS vs Airplane Lander

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RFS | Airplane Lander |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746/reviews)** | [4.1 (829 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-lander/id6444161825/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 829 |
| Positive reviews | **73.8% of reviews** | 24.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#2** | — |
| Size | 547 MB | 187 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [Backpack Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516613435) |

## What reviewers say

### RFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Racing, #24 Top Paid · Simulation, #42 Top Grossing · Racing, #56 Top Paid · Games, #97 Top Paid (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $7.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (6 month) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Airplane Lander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-lander/id6444161825)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect city names
- Quests asking to buy planes already owned
- Game resetting progress on reopen

**Requested features**

- Offline earnings option
- Ability to save progress
- Instructions and tutorial
- Option to play without ads


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*