# Flight Simulator vs Plane Evolution!

The clearest difference is rating: Plane Evolution! at 4.6 against Flight Simulator's 4.1. Plane Evolution! also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (26K vs 749). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Plane Evolution! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plane Evolution! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plane Evolution! has 26K ratings behind it against 749, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 39% of Flight Simulator's written reviews are positive against 35% of Plane Evolution!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Plane Evolution! every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator | Plane Evolution! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (749 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-plane-games/id1464411012/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-evolution/id1643502172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 749 | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **39.3% of reviews** | 34.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 635 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Supercode Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539592590) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-plane-games/id1464411012)

Experience the thrill of aviation with a realistic flight simulator. Engage in diverse missions, fly various aircraft, and master challenging flight scenarios. Offers customizable controls for an immersive piloting experience.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight scenarios, Exciting missions (takeoffs, landings, cargo, rescue), Diverse aircraft selection, Customizable controls (joystick/button), Multiple game modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Handful of Cash | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All The Missions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Cash | $4.99 | one-time |
| Briefcase of Cash | $9.99 | one-time |
| RemoveAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Cash | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All The Aircrafts | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Levels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive controls
- 👍 Great graphics
- 🚀 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 In-app purchases required
- 🐛 Poor controls and physics

**Reported bugs**

- Glitching audio
- Frequent crashes
- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect plane behavior (e.g., banking issues)

**Requested features**

- More aircraft and mission variety
- Free flight mode
- Improved physics and controls
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free option


### Plane Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-evolution/id1643502172)

Engage in a unique gaming experience where you can evolve your aircraft. Watch your plane transform and change shape as you progress through the game. It's a fun and dynamic way to play.

**Highlights:** Evolve your plane, Shape-shifting mechanics, Dynamic transformations, Aircraft evolution gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 💡 Interesting plane evolution concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- ⚠️ Misleading or deceptive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past level 1
- Upgrade options not working as expected
- Planes not responding correctly to controls

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More plane and customization options
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator free?

Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Plane Evolution! free?

Plane Evolution! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator or Plane Evolution!?

Plane Evolution! is rated higher. Flight Simulator averages 4.1 out of 5 from 749 ratings, while Plane Evolution! averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator or Plane Evolution! have ads?

Both Flight Simulator and Plane Evolution! show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Simulator or Plane Evolution!?

Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Plane Evolution! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Simulator was updated on September 27, 2026 and Plane Evolution! on September 28, 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.*