# Plane Simulator vs Airplane Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airplane Pro at 77% against Plane Simulator's 24%. Airplane Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (45K vs 12K). Plane Simulator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Plane Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Airplane Pro sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Airplane Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12K and 45K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Plane Simulator's written reviews are positive against 77% of Airplane Pro's.

Plane Simulator ships an update fortnightly, Airplane Pro every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plane Simulator | Airplane Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-simulator-plane-games/id1621484338/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-pro-flight-simulator/id6449469030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 260 MB | 230 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618422333) | [GameShark Studios LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244724070) |

## What reviewers say

### Plane Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-simulator-plane-games/id1621484338)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of passenger planes and challenging missions. This game offers an immersive flying adventure with smooth controls and stunning visuals. Engage in aerial combat, rescue operations, and passenger transport across an open world.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight simulation, Variety of passenger planes, Aerial combat missions, Rescue missions, Open world scenarios, Online and offline modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all planes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Airplane simulator
- 🎨 Amazing detail in graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Way too many ads
- 🤔 Unrelated ads and gameplay
- 🕰️ Ads interrupt gameplay frequently
- 🙄 Ads take up more time than actual gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty changing planes
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add an ad-free paid version
- Improve graphics and realism


### Airplane Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-pro-flight-simulator/id6449469030)

Experience an immersive flight simulator with realistic aircraft and open-world exploration. Pilot various planes through diverse missions, including emergency landings and VIP transport, or enjoy free exploration with dynamic weather and day/night cycles.

**Highlights:** Realistic airplane physics, Open-world exploration, 27+ free missions, Dynamic weather and day/night cycles, Cockpit controls with radio and passenger interaction, Variety of aircraft types, Drive cars and operate boats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 40,000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Army Pack - Promo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything + Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Airliner Pack - Promo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Variety Pack - Promo | $11.99 | one-time |
| Airliner Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Army Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Unlock All - Promo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Variety Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Get 500,000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Unlock All | $39.99 | one-time |
| Get 500,000 coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Unlock All | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to control planes
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 💡 Variety of planes and missions
- 🚀 Smooth flying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with certain planes
- 🔋 Frequent ads
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Unrealistic crash physics

**Reported bugs**

- Mission progress resets unexpectedly
- Certain planes not loading properly
- Inability to switch back from car mode

**Requested features**

- More realistic graphics and environments
- Ability to land on water
- Addition of helicopters and boats
- Expanded map with more airports and landmarks
- Improved physics and crash animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plane Simulator free?

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

### Is Airplane Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plane Simulator or Airplane Pro?

Airplane Pro is rated higher. Plane Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Airplane Pro averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do Plane Simulator or Airplane Pro have ads?

Both Plane Simulator and Airplane Pro show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plane Simulator or Airplane Pro?

Plane Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and Airplane Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Plane Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and Airplane Pro on October 29, 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.*