SimuDrone vs Arbu
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimuDrone
Practice drone maneuvers and flight modes in a realistic simulation environment. Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and flying skills without the risk of damage or costly repairs.
- Crash-free learning environment
- Practice with DJI remote controller
- Realistic physics simulation
- Build muscle memory and flying skill
- Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes
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*This version is not compatible with DJI Mini 4K remote controller. -Crash-Free Confidence: Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes without ever worrying about damage or expensive repairs. -Practice Prepares Perfect: Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and true flying skill before leaving the ground. -Realistic Physics, Pure Fun: Enjoy authentic, lifelike drone simulation designed to keep your practice hours engaging and effective.
Arbu
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App para la adopción y cuidado de árboles urbanos. Permite: - Registrar y adoptar un árbol urbano en el mapa - Monitorear el regado, la salud y el crecimiento de árboles adoptados - Aprender sobre tipos de árboles urbanos y su plantación
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Arbu at none against SimuDrone's 13. Arbu also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). SimuDrone's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.2). On price 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
Both are free to download. SimuDrone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Arbu asks for nothing beyond the download.
SimuDrone ships an update every 3 months, Arbu every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimuDrone | Arbu |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (247 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 247 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 301 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mustafa Akkuzu | Laboratorio de Tecnologías Sociales |
Bugs and requests
SimuDrone
Reported bugs
9 issues- Controller won't connect to app (multiple controller models affected)
- App crashes and lockups, especially in city map
- Flight orientation changes randomly mid-flight
- Purchased maps/coins disappear after updates
- Drone selection option disappears after initial setup
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- Internet connection check fails despite valid connection
- RC controller connection takes very long time
- Purchased unlimited coins don't unlock all features
- Incompatible with DJI RC-N1, RC-N1C, RC-N3, Mini 4K, DJI FPV Motion Controller 3, and DJI C5 controllers
Requested features
13 requests- More maps and environments (forest, outdoor scenes)
- Controller sensitivity adjustment settings
- Better graphics quality
- One-time purchase option instead of coin system
- Ad-supported free play option
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- Telemetry data display
- Moving objects to track (cars, etc.)
- Ability to change drone type after initial selection
- Flight mode synchronization with controller
- Skip initial takeoff sequence
- Custom music playback from phone library
- Better instructions for earning stars
- Support for more DJI controller models
Arbu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SimuDrone
- Buy 30 Coins$0.99
- Unlock Factory 2$0.99
- Unlock Settlement$0.99
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- Unlock Parking$0.99
- Unlock Industry$0.99
- Unlock Island$0.99
- Get 70 Coins$1.99
- 50 monedas$1.99
- Unlock 3 Maps$1.99
- 150 Coins$2.49
- 500 Coins$2.99
- Unlimited Coins$3.49
- Combo Pack$3.99
Arbu
No in-app purchases
