# AirCoaster vs Roller Coaster Simulator HD

The clearest difference is rating: Roller Coaster Simulator HD at 5.0 against AirCoaster's 3.7. Roller Coaster Simulator HD also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). AirCoaster's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (242 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AirCoaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Roller Coaster Simulator HD sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Roller Coaster Simulator HD holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AirCoaster has 242 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of AirCoaster's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roller Coaster Simulator HD's.

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, Roller Coaster Simulator HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirCoaster | Roller Coaster Simulator HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-coaster-simulator-hd/id6475340508/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **242** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ziconic](https://appshunter.io/developer/301561744) | [7Seas Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1630154597) |

## What reviewers say

### AirCoaster

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircoaster/id364899325)

Design and experience thrilling roller coasters with a powerful track editor. Explore community-created rides and share your own unique motion experiences. Optimized for immersive 3D on Apple Vision Pro.

**Highlights:** Intuitive track editor, Immersive 3D rides, Community track library, iCloud file management, Advanced track editor features, Shareable web links to tracks

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full app | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome rollercoaster simulation
- 👍 Intuitive and flexible coaster editor
- 🌟 Impressive community and shared tracks
- 💰 Great value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Confusing controls and camera angles
- 🙁 Inability to ride own coasters without paying
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤬 Toxic community with racism and inappropriate content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to view community tracks
- Deleted coasters not saved properly
- Camera issues and track placement problems

**Requested features**

- Add more coaster types (wooden, winged, etc.)
- Improve scenery and theming options
- Implement better save/load functionality
- Add tutorials and better onboarding for new users


### Roller Coaster Simulator HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roller-coaster-simulator-hd/id6475340508)

Experience the thrill of a realistic roller coaster ride. Build and customize your dream coaster, from simple themes to fully functional parks, with intuitive controls and exciting challenges.

**Highlights:** Realistic roller coaster simulation, Build and customize theme parks, Unique coaster design, Smooth tilt controls, Awesome challenges and levels, New tracks and GUI

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| Mine Coins Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $14.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Coasters | $14.99 | one-time |
| Mega Coin Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirCoaster free?

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

### Is Roller Coaster Simulator HD free?

Roller Coaster Simulator HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, AirCoaster or Roller Coaster Simulator HD?

Roller Coaster Simulator HD is rated higher. AirCoaster averages 3.7 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Roller Coaster Simulator HD averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do AirCoaster or Roller Coaster Simulator HD have ads?

Roller Coaster Simulator HD shows ads; AirCoaster does not.

### Which is updated more often, AirCoaster or Roller Coaster Simulator HD?

AirCoaster ships an update monthly, and Roller Coaster Simulator HD every 2 months. Most recently, AirCoaster was updated on November 1, 2026 and Roller Coaster Simulator HD on November 4, 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.*