# Paper Scraper vs Aviateur

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Paper Scraper at none against Aviateur's 13. Paper Scraper also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 87%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). Aviateur's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (129 vs 11). On price, rating, update cadence and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Aviateur sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Paper Scraper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Paper Scraper against 4.6 for Aviateur. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aviateur has 129 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Paper Scraper's written reviews are positive against 87% of Aviateur's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paper Scraper | Aviateur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-scraper/id1570336800/reviews)** | [4.6 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviateur-flight-simulation/id6444638830/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 86.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 257 MB | 793 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jason Lashchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1570336802) | [Rajatdeep Bakshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655806172) |

## What reviewers say

### Paper Scraper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paper-scraper/id1570336800)

A challenging physics-based endless runner where players guide a paper plane to land on skyscrapers. Earn airline miles to unlock cosmetic skins and compete on leaderboards. The game features multiple levels and a variety of paper types.

**Highlights:** Physics-based gameplay, Endless runner mode, Unlockable cosmetic skins, Leaderboard integration, Multiple city levels, Variety of paper types

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aviateur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviateur-flight-simulation/id6444638830)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of aircraft and diverse, accurate real-world locations. Engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, master challenging landings, and customize weather conditions for an immersive adventure.

**Highlights:** Multiple aircraft types, Geographically accurate locations, Air combat (WWII and Modern), Dynamic weather system, Challenging landings, Customizable flight dynamics, Day/Night cycle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fishbed | $0.49 | one-time |
| Lightning II Carrier Variant | $0.49 | one-time |
| Blackbird | $0.49 | one-time |
| MH-6E | $0.49 | one-time |
| Mi-28N | $0.49 | one-time |
| Airbus A380 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Boeing 787 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Chinook | $0.49 | one-time |
| Concorde | $0.49 | one-time |
| Douglas DC-3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| F-16C | $0.49 | one-time |
| Extra 330sc | $0.49 | one-time |
| SU-27S | $0.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing flight simulator experience
- 🚫 No forced ads
- 🎮 Agile interface with many controls
- ✈️ Large variety of aircraft
- 🗺️ Evocative graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most good planes cost money
- 💸 Pay to win aspect
- 🗺️ Limited maps
- 🛬 Landing on terrain can be difficult
- 💥 Unrealistic explosions on impact

**Reported bugs**

- Plane explodes when hitting a tree
- Enemy ground units lock on from too far
- Planes cannot be unlocked (network issue)
- Cannot purchase/restore plane purchases (internet connection required)
- Sun breaks the game (makes everything pink)

**Requested features**

- Add 747 400, 747 8, 777
- Add 747
- Add 777
- Add AH64 Apache
- Add cars that drive on the streets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paper Scraper free?

Paper Scraper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aviateur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paper Scraper or Aviateur?

Paper Scraper is rated higher. Paper Scraper averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Aviateur averages 4.6 from 129 ratings.

### Do Paper Scraper or Aviateur have ads?

Paper Scraper shows ads; Aviateur does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paper Scraper or Aviateur?

Paper Scraper ships an update every 2 months, and Aviateur every 2 months. Most recently, Paper Scraper was updated on October 5, 2026 and Aviateur on October 21, 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.*