Comparison

F vs RCS

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

Head to head
About

F

Experience the thrill of landing a space shuttle with this detailed flight simulator. It offers console-quality graphics, interactive tutorials, and realistic flight physics for an authentic challenge. Master the steep and fast approach, improve your landings with scoring, and compete with friends.

Highlights
  • Realistic space shuttle approach and landing simulation
  • Console-quality graphics
  • Interactive tutorials with autopilot assist
  • Landing analysis and scoring system
  • Orbit mode
  • Multiple landing sites including White Sands
  • Adjustable wind conditions and emergency scenarios
Features
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Here is the long-awaited successor to our critically acclaimed flight simulator. It simulates the Space Shuttle approach and landing in incredible detail and accuracy. This is a remaster of our original F-Sim Space Shuttle, completely rewritten from scratch. New features include: - Console quality graphics - Interactive tutorials - White Sands as a third landing site option - Orbit mode F-Sim Space Shuttle combines realistic flight simulation with stunning graphics and fun gameplay. You’ve never landed a Space Shuttle before? We’ve got you covered: Included are several tutorials with varying degrees of autopilot assist. Our landing analysis and scoring system tells you exactly how to improve your next landing. It will make you come back and try again. Each flight starts at either 10,000 feet, already aligned with the runway, or at up to 50,000 feet, before banking into the heading alignment cone. During descent, the Orbiter is an unpowered glider, so you will only have one chance to get it right. Astronauts used to call it a flying brick: Because of its 200,000 lbs. gross weight and low lift over drag ratio, the approach is six times steeper and two times faster than a typical airliner approach. After your first safe touchdown, chase that perfect landing, compare your high scores online with your friends, earn medals, and unlock achievements. Experiment with different wind conditions, night approaches, and even emergency scenarios or system failures. At the end of each flight, watch a replay from different camera angles. You control the Orbiter’s pitch and roll axes by tilting your device. Alternatively, you may switch to on-screen analog sticks or use a gamepad. Rudder, speed brake, gear, and chute are usually handled by the autopilot, but you can have full manual control if you like. For beginners, we’ve added rectangles that visualize the desired approach path. Simply try to stay within the corridor of rectangles, and they’ll guide you right to the touchdown point. Advanced pilots can turn them off and rely on the instruments in the head-up display (HUD) instead. The simulated guidance, navigation and control (GNC) systems are authentic replications of their counterparts in the real Orbiter, and the HUD features all the instruments real Space Shuttle commanders used to employ to skillfully land this unique aircraft. Now it’s your turn to give it a try. A new orbit mode lets you take the Orbiter for a spin around the planet, and we’re working on a full atmospheric re-entry scenario, which, among other new features, will be released as free updates in the coming months. There are no ads or in app purchases, and we don’t collect any personal data.

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

F4 screens
RCS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: F at 4.6 against RCS's 4.1. F also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (526 vs 93). RCS's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, chart position, device support and iOS requirement 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

F costs $4.99 and RCS $0.99 up front. RCS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. F asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

F holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F has 526 ratings behind it against 93, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of F's written reviews are positive against 53% of RCS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F ships an update every 2 months, RCS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
F versus RCS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFRCS
Price$4.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.6 (526 ratings) — better4.1 (93 ratings)
Positive reviews62.6% of reviews — better53.2% of reviews
Number of ratings526 — better93
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#36#27 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB648 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSkyTale Software GmbHRORTOS SRL

Customer experience

F

All ratings526 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews219 reviews
Positive62.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative26.0%

RCS

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

User reviews

F

From 526 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Cool game
  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🚀 Really cool
  • 🚀 Fantastic
  • 🚀 Stunning

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Tilt control issues
  • 🐛 Reentry not working
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Inconsistent landing scoring
  • 🐛 Overly sensitive controls

RCS

From 93 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great graphics and realistic features
  • 🚀 Highly detailed scenery and airports
  • 👍 Passionate development team

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Limited features in paid version
  • 🐛 Clunky UI
  • 🎮 Overly sensitive controls

Bugs and requests

F

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Tilt control not working
  • Reentry mode not available
  • Crashes and freezes
  • Inconsistent landing scoring
  • Overly sensitive controls

Requested features

10 requests
  • Reentry mode
  • Launch sequence
  • Orbit mode improvements
  • Ability to open payload bay doors
  • Docking with ISS
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  • Cargo deployment
  • More mission types
  • Ability to change units (imperial/metric)
  • Background audio support
  • More landing sites

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
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  • 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

F

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 F free?
F costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RCS free?
RCS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, F or RCS?
F is rated higher. F averages 4.6 out of 5 from 526 ratings, while RCS averages 4.1 from 93 ratings.
Do F or RCS have ads?
Neither F nor RCS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F or RCS?
F ships an update every 2 months, and RCS every 3 weeks. Most recently, F was updated on October 19, 2026 and RCS on October 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, F or RCS?
F currently peaks at #36 in the App Store charts, and RCS at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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