# Hello Tower vs RCS

The clearest difference is rating: Hello Tower at 4.4 against RCS's 4.1. Hello Tower also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 53%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). RCS's advantage is chart position (#25 vs unranked) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Hello Tower costs $2.99 and RCS $0.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and RCS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hello Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Hello Tower's written reviews are positive against 53% of RCS's.

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, RCS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Tower | RCS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews)** | [4.1 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcs-real-combat-simulator/id6738282698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 65 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 52.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 412 MB | 646 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445)

Experience realistic airport ground control with this simulation app. Manage aircraft movements, issue clearances, and handle emergencies across over 40 diverse airports. Progress from simple single-runway operations to complex hub airports.

**Highlights:** Airport ground maneuvering simulation, Over 40 different airports, Simplified and real-size airport versions, Pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances, Emergency handling, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello Tower Test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI
- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Frequent game over on small mistakes
- 🐛 Lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Flight freezing on runway holding and turns
- Aircraft getting stuck and blocking routes
- 30-second departure timer disappearing
- Aircraft crashing with held aircraft on taxiway
- Levels not unlocking

**Requested features**

- Add more airports (US, European, Asian, Indian cities)
- Add an endless/sandbox mode
- Add AI voice recognition and ATC dialogues
- Implement a tutorial or walk-through
- Add a 'continue game' or save progress option


### RCS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rcs-real-combat-simulator/id6738282698)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Paid · Racing, #158 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RCS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RCS Pro (6 months) | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| RCS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer is hard to play
- Constant crashing and freezing issues

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Tower free?

Hello Tower costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RCS free?

RCS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Tower or RCS?

Hello Tower is rated higher. Hello Tower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while RCS averages 4.1 from 90 ratings.

### Do Hello Tower or RCS have ads?

Neither Hello Tower nor RCS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Tower or RCS?

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, and RCS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hello Tower was updated on September 24, 2026 and RCS on September 26, 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.*