# Plane Simulator vs Epic Plane Evolution

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Plane Simulator at none against Epic Plane Evolution's 16. Epic Plane Evolution's advantage is ratings volume (183K vs 8K) and chart position (#4 vs #164). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Epic Plane Evolution sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Plane Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Plane Simulator against 4.6 for Epic Plane Evolution. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Plane Evolution has 183K ratings behind it against 8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 24% of Plane Simulator's written reviews are positive against 33% of Epic Plane Evolution's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plane Simulator | Epic Plane Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-simulator-plane-games/id1621484338/reviews) | **[4.6 (183K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8K | **183K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.4% of reviews | **32.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #164 | **#4** |
| Size | 260 MB | 365 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618422333) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### Plane Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #164 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:** none

**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


### Epic Plane Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Free · Racing, #10 Top Grossing · Racing, #25 Top Free · Simulation, #139 Top Grossing · Simulation, #155 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Launch your aircraft using a slingshot, then guide it through diverse terrains. Collect coins to upgrade your plane's components, enhancing performance and unlocking new capabilities. Master strategic flight control and a rewarding progression system to conquer the skies.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launch mechanics, Aircraft evolution and upgrades, Diverse environments, Strategic flight control, Rewarding progression system, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Gems Tier 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Plane Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skip'its | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Plane Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Skip'its | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Plane Tickets Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip'its | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💡 Variety of planes and levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy physics and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and level structure
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and upgrades getting reset
- Planes becoming invisible
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent flight mechanics and controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options for planes
- Endless mode or higher difficulty challenges
- Ability to replay previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plane Simulator free?

Plane Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Epic Plane Evolution free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plane Simulator or Epic Plane Evolution?

Epic Plane Evolution is rated higher. Plane Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Epic Plane Evolution averages 4.6 from 183K ratings.

### Do Plane Simulator or Epic Plane Evolution have ads?

Both Plane Simulator and Epic Plane Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Plane Simulator or Epic Plane Evolution?

Plane Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and Epic Plane Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, Plane Simulator was updated on October 18, 2026 and Epic Plane Evolution on October 18, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Plane Simulator or Epic Plane Evolution?

Plane Simulator currently peaks at #164 in the App Store charts, and Epic Plane Evolution at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*