# Will It Fly? vs Snowboard Hero

The clearest difference is rating: Snowboard Hero at 3.9 against Will It Fly?'s 3.0. Snowboard Hero also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months). Will It Fly?'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Snowboard Hero sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Will It Fly? asks for nothing beyond the download.

Snowboard Hero holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 320 and 116 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Will It Fly?'s written reviews are positive against 40% of Snowboard Hero's.

Will It Fly? ships an update every 20 months, Snowboard Hero every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Will It Fly? | Snowboard Hero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (320 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-fly/id390667943/reviews) | **[3.9 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowboard-hero/id413472707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **320** | 116 |
| Positive reviews | 17.3% of reviews | **39.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 165 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **4.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Fluik](https://appshunter.io/developer/341885018) | [Plaion GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702834894) |

## What reviewers say

### Will It Fly?

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/will-it-fly/id390667943)

Pilot a small aircraft, balancing cargo and passengers with safety. Navigate terrain and obstacles, pushing your plane's limits to earn points. Experience realistic aviation physics, including the impact of wind, altitude, and weight on performance.

**Highlights:** Realistic aviation physics, Cargo and passenger management, Terrain and obstacle avoidance, Aircraft performance simulation, Headwind mechanics, Upgradeable aircraft, Unlockable maps

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Nice graphics and visuals
- 🎵 Catchy music
- 💰 Free to play with affordable paid version
- 🧠 Educational value for learning weight/physics concepts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😴 Repetitive and boring gameplay loop
- ⚠️ Unclear obstacle/background distinction
- 🎮 Too simplistic and easy
- ❌ Lacks meaningful player agency or skill
- 📊 Limited level variety and progression

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes frequently
- App fails to open/launch
- Game freezes during gameplay
- Crashes after 1-2 levels
- UI elements blocked by ads preventing interaction

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Actual flight controls (velocity, flaps, etc.)
- Tilt/motion control implementation
- Metric measurement option
- Better level progression system


### Snowboard Hero

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snowboard-hero/id413472707)

Experience an exhilarating snowboarding adventure with console-quality graphics and intuitive controls. Perform insane tricks, achieve massive air time, and race down challenging slopes. Customize your character and unlock new gear to become the ultimate snowboarding champion.

**Highlights:** Six playable characters with special tricks, Eight diverse tracks, Customizable boards and outfits, Multiple game disciplines (time trial, freestyle, slalom, race), Online leaderboards, Modifiable character characteristics, AirPlay support for TV

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 12000 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 33000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 75000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Great graphics and quality
- 👍 Unique characters
- 👍 Cool tracks
- 👍 Awesome soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on loading
- 🐛 Unplayably slow on Apple TV
- 🐛 Dull gameplay
- 🐛 Limited tricks
- 🐛 Lacking reality in tricks

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when loading
- Crashes after a few seconds
- Collision detection issues
- Controls not differentiating actions
- Game closes immediately

**Requested features**

- Update for iOS 11
- More new tracks and characters
- Multiplayer functionality
- 180 degree spins
- Stunt park for practice


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Will It Fly? free?

Will It Fly? is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Snowboard Hero free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Will It Fly? or Snowboard Hero?

Snowboard Hero is rated higher. Will It Fly? averages 3.0 out of 5 from 320 ratings, while Snowboard Hero averages 3.9 from 116 ratings.

### Do Will It Fly? or Snowboard Hero have ads?

Will It Fly? shows ads; Snowboard Hero does not.

### Which is updated more often, Will It Fly? or Snowboard Hero?

Will It Fly? ships an update every 20 months, and Snowboard Hero every 4 months. Most recently, Will It Fly? was updated on October 21, 2026 and Snowboard Hero on October 22, 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.*
