Comparison

Flight Simulator vs Flying Pigs

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

Head to head
About

Flight Simulator

Experience realistic airplane flying with high-resolution graphics and cutting-edge AI. Master various flying skills through numerous missions, from basic takeoffs to advanced rescue and combat scenarios. Become a seasoned pilot through challenging events.

Highlights
  • Realistic airplane flight simulation
  • High-resolution graphics
  • AI-powered scenarios
  • Diverse mission types (takeoff, landing, rescue, air race)
  • Pilot skill progression
  • Challenging commander events
Features
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Take the captain's seat in Flight Simulator: World. Fly light aircraft, regional and long-haul airliners, business jets and a seaplane across a real globe with real airports. Start with short hops, earn your licence, then build your own airline: buy aircraft, open routes, carry passengers and keep them happy. WHAT YOU FLY • Light propeller planes and a floatplane for your first hours • Regional jets and wide-body airliners for long international routes • Business jets for fast charters and island runs WHERE YOU FLY • A real world map with real airports, day and night, weather and clouds • Take-off, cruise, approach and landing, hand flown or with assists you can switch off • Cabin announcements, passengers, crew and a full cockpit view YOUR AIRLINE • Build a company, buy planes, open routes, hire and grow • Missions and daily goals with cash and diamond rewards • Customize liveries and unlock rare aircraft MADE BY ONE DEVELOPER Flight Simulator: World is built by the developer behind Truck Simulator World, Bus Simulator World and Ultimate Car Driving Simulator, played by hundreds of millions. Every review is read and every update is shaped by what pilots ask for. Works offline. Free to play, optional in-app purchases.

About

Flying Pigs

Features
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Flying Pig is a simple, fast, one-tap arcade game. Tap to flap, keep your winged pig in the air, and thread through the barn-door gaps. Grab corn along the way for bonus points and chase a new personal best - or climb the live global leaderboard. Pigs can't fly? This one can - barely. It's easy to pick up, tough to master, and perfect for quick sessions. FEATURES • One-tap controls — tap anywhere to flap • Collect corn for bonus points, watch for the giant golden corn • Difficulty that ramps the further you fly • Live global leaderboard plus a local Top 10 high-score board • Mute button for quiet play • Lightweight, quick to load • Family-friendly, no violence • Optional Remove Ads upgrade HOW TO PLAY • Tap (or press Space) to make the pig flap and rise • Fly through the gaps in the barn doors • Scoop up corn for extra points • Don't hit the obstacles or the ground • Beat your high score — then do it again Free to play, supported by a small banner ad. No account, no sign-up — just fly.

Screenshots

Flight Simulator4 screens
Flying Pigs3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flying Pigs at none against Flight Simulator's 12. Flight Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Flying Pigs asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Flight Simulator versus Flying Pigs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight SimulatorFlying Pigs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (4.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings4.8K — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.1 GB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSir StudiosJames Staples Stewart

Bugs and requests

Flight Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Planes crashing on landing
  • Compass not working properly
  • Rescue mission not functioning
  • Night mode causing black screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • More planes and airports
  • Improved flight physics and controls
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Customization options

Flying Pigs

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Flight Simulator

One-time12
  • 100.000 Coin$1.99
  • Lockhead Martin F-35$1.99
  • Unlimited Game$1.99
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  • 500.000 Coin$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Airboss Belluga XLA330$6.99
  • Airboss A380$9.99
  • 5.000.000 Coin$9.99
  • Sukoi S27$9.99
  • 10.000.000 Coin$17.99
  • Fighter Jet Package$19.99
  • Passenger Package$24.99
None

Flying Pigs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Simulator free?
Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flying Pigs free?
Flying Pigs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Flight Simulator or Flying Pigs have ads?
Flying Pigs shows ads; Flight Simulator does not.

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