Comparison

In vs RCS

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

Head to head
About

In

This app generates detailed ACARS-style flight reports for your virtual airline flights. It connects to a flight simulator in the background to gather data and offers customizable background music based on flight phases.

Highlights
  • ACARS-style flight reports
  • Background music by flight phase
  • Detailed flight parameters
  • Connects to Infinite Flight
  • Departure/Arrival data
  • Fuel usage tracking
Features
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Ever finish a flight in Infinite Flight, only to wish you could have a more objective way to review how you did? Perhaps even an easier way to log this flight report with your Virtual Airline? In-Flight Operations is a beautifully simple way to create ACARS-style flight reports of your Infinite Flight journeys. It is NOT a flight simulator itself but rather connects to Infinite Flight in the background to gather information about your flight. As a bonus, In-Flight Operations will let you choose background music based on the current phase of flight you are in! Set "Danger Zone" as your takeoff anthem, or some soothing music as you cruise! It's up to you. In-Flight Operations is the third In-Flight app by John Goering after In-Flight Assistant (soundscape for IF) and In-Flight Instruments (live instruments for IF)! **** HOW TO USE **** Simply start the app, then enter Infinite Flight, making sure "Infinite Flight Connect" is enabled in the General Settings of Infinite Flight. Optionally, set up background music you'd like to play in the various flight phases of your flight. Now start your flight report by activating seatbelt & "no smoking" signs while your engine is off (or by starting up your engines if your aircraft does not have seatbelt signs). Then simply perform your flight from start to finish! Once you turn off your engines (and your seatbelt & "no smoking" signs if you have them), In-Flight Operations will play a pleasant chime to let you know you can now generate your report! **** PARAMETERS IN THE REPORT **** Here are the parameters included in your report: - Departure/Arrival Airport & Runway - Departure, Takeoff, Landing, Arrival Times in Zulu and local time - Total Flight Time - Fuel Usage in kg or lbs (from taxiing to enroute) - Takeoff / Landing Speed - Takeoff N1% - Takeoff / Landing Flaps - Cruise Altitude - Final Approach V/S, Speed, Glideslope & Localizer Deviation - Takeoff / Landing Nose Angle - Max Bank Angle - Flight Route, with Speed/Heading/Altitude per Waypoint ALL OF THIS. COMPLETELY FOR FREE. Crazy, I know. You can "pay" me with a review in the App Store, how does that sound? **** SPECIAL THANKS **** Thanks to virtualBlue for approaching me with the original idea and concept! Thanks to Jan, tester extraordinaire! Thanks to the IF Community for testing and help! Thanks to Laura and the Infinite Flight team for the awesome API making this app possible! This is a third-party app and is not affiliated with Infinite Flight LLC.

About

RCS

Experience realistic military flight combat with modern fighter jets. Master takeoffs, landings, and engage in intense air-to-air and air-to-ground battles across global locations. Create custom missions and compete in real-time multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Pilot modern fighter jets
  • Realistic flight physics
  • Air-to-air and air-to-ground combat
  • Global airports and airbases
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Mission editor
  • Real-time multiplayer
Features
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RCS: Real Combat Simulator – Rule the Skies! The Ultimate Military Flight Combat Experience on Mobile Take control in the most advanced military flight simulator: pilot legendary fighter jets, engage in epic dogfights, master air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, and prove your skill as an elite combat pilot. Fly and Fight Anywhere in the World! -Master takeoffs, landings, and full combat missions -Pilot state-of-the-art jets with realistic avionics and detailed cockpits -Access thousands of global airports and military airbases -Train with interactive tutorials and sharpen your combat skills Realistic Fighter Jets: Fly faithfully recreated aircraft with dynamic cockpits, authentic flight physics, and full weapons systems -A-10C Thunderbolt II – The armored close-air-support powerhouse, featuring the GAU-8 Avenger cannon and precision strike capability. -F/A-18 Super Hornet – A versatile carrier-based multirole jet with advanced avionics and a wide weapons loadout, perfect for dogfighting and precision strikes. -M-346FA Master – A modern, agile fighter-trainer equipped with digital displays and advanced sensors. -F-16C Fighting Falcon – The iconic multirole fighter, prized for its speed, agility, and versatility. Equipped with advanced radar, fly-by-wire controls, and a wide array of precision air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. More aircraft coming soon! Immersive Combat Features: -Global battle zones with real-world weather and time-of-day effects -Advanced radar and targeting systems for air and ground threats -Full arsenal of missiles, bombs, cannons, and countermeasures -High-speed maneuvers and satellite-based terrain Mission Editor & Multiplayer: -Create custom missions: set objectives, control weather, and define enemy AI -Build your own lobbies, design scenarios, and fly missions together in real-time multiplayer -Choose Your Battlefield – Select from realistic global locations and military airbases. -Share your creations and relive your best battles with advanced replay tools Personalize Your Experience: -Customize your jet with authentic liveries and camo patterns -Capture cinematic dogfights with advanced in-game cameras -Share your combat highlights with the RCS community An internet connection is required for full simulation and multiplayer features. Some features may require a subscription. Download now the ultimate military flight simulator! Fly modern fighter jets, join intense air combat missions, and dominate the skies in RCS: Real Combat Simulator. TERMS OF USE: https://www.rortos.com/terms-of-use/ Support: rcs@rortos.com

Screenshots

In3 screens
RCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: In at Free against RCS's $0.99. In also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). RCS's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

In is free to download; RCS costs $0.99 up front. RCS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. In asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for In against 4.1 for RCS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 94 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of In's written reviews are positive against 53% of RCS's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
In versus RCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInRCS
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.2 (40 ratings) — better4.1 (94 ratings)
Positive reviews54.3% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings4094 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#44 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB648 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJohn GoeringRORTOS SRL

Customer experience

In

All ratings40 ratings
Positive77.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.5%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive54.3%
Neutral2.9%
Negative42.9%

RCS

All ratings93 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral11.3%
Negative35.5%

Bugs and requests

In

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RCS

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Multiplayer is hard to play
  • Constant crashing and freezing issues

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add camera views for launched weapons
  • Add a camera view for the target
  • Add a padlock camera view
  • Add the ability to eject from the airplane
  • Add flyable bombers
Show 6 more
  • Add aerial refueling
  • Add G-force effects
  • Add live traffic in single player mode
  • Add vehicles unique to fighter jet support
  • Add the ability to customize pilot appearance
  • Add more free planes

In-app purchases

None

In

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

RCS

Subscriptions3
  • RCS Pro (1 month)$5.991 Month
  • RCS Pro (6 months)$29.996 Months
  • RCS Pro (1 year)$39.991 Year

Questions

Is In free?
In is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RCS free?
RCS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, In or RCS?
In is rated higher. In averages 4.2 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while RCS averages 4.1 from 94 ratings.
Do In or RCS have ads?
Neither In nor RCS shows ads.

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