Comparison

Hot Wire Game vs Seaplane

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

Head to head
About

Hot Wire Game

Test your precision and reflexes in this skill-based game. Control a metal ring through challenging wire courses, avoiding contact to preserve energy and beat the clock. Compete locally or globally for the best times.

Highlights
  • Sophisticated control mechanism
  • Two playing modes
  • 50 challenging levels
  • Local and global high scores
  • Achievements
  • Energy shield
Features
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Hot Wire is a fascinating simulation of a game of skill challenging you in controlling a metal ring through various types of metal wires without contacting them. Experience the incredible control mechanism which lets you move the ring by putting two fingers on the displayed spots and moving them. The wire can be positioned on the screen by panning it with one finger. Stay focused on the ring as every contact with the wire will reduce your energy. Gain achievements for perfectly completing the level without contacting the wire at any time. But also do not take too much time as you play against the time. Tests your skills and either achieve your local high score time or connect with other players in the Game Center and try to beat the global high score time and be the best Hot Wire player in the world. This game is extremely addictive, you will never want to put away the device and stop playing it. Key Features: - Sophisticated control mechanism for ring and wire - Excellent game atmosphere - Support of two themes (day and night) - Excellent background music and sound effect - Special effects like sparks and tesla lightnings - Two playing modes (training and competition) - 50 challenging levels and more to come… - Different difficulty levels - Energy shield - Local high score for elapsed time - Game Center support in competition mode - Global high score in leader boards for best times - Achievements for completing levels without contacting the wire - Multi-tasking support

About

Seaplane

Pilot a realistic seaplane through diverse environments, from islands to oceans. This flight simulator offers a thrilling experience with 21 unique aircraft, multiple weather conditions, and various landing options. Ideal for both new and experienced pilots seeking an immersive aerial adventure.

Highlights
  • 21 unique seaplanes
  • Six environments (day, dusk, wind, fog, dawn, night)
  • Water and runway landings
  • Boost for faster travel
  • Multiple camera angles
  • Full tutorial
  • Adjustable difficulty and controls
Features
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Experience the thrill of flying your own seaplane as you take off and land on water. Pilot your floatplane through six different environments over beautiful islands and gorgeous ocean scenery. Choose from 21 Seaplanes in this exciting, realistic flight simulator game. Perfect for beginning and advanced pilots alike. Let the map and compass guide you as you fly your seaplane to your next destination. Hop in the pilot seat and get ready for a breathtaking flight in your seaplane! Features • 21 realistic and unique seaplanes • Choose to fly your floatplane in six different environments - day, dusk, wind, fog, dawn, and night • Land your seaplane on water or on different runways • Use boost to fly you to your destination quicker • View your plane (and flight) from multiple camera angles • Full tutorial to help you increase your flying skills • Choose difficulty level of flight • Choose between joystick and tilt controls

Screenshots

Hot Wire Game4 screens
Seaplane4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seaplane at 65% against Hot Wire Game's 0%. Seaplane also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.3) and ratings volume (80 vs 3). Hot Wire Game's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Seaplane sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Hot Wire Game asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seaplane holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Seaplane has 80 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hot Wire Game's written reviews are positive against 65% of Seaplane's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hot Wire Game ships an update every 39 months, Seaplane every 21 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hot Wire Game versus Seaplane: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHot Wire GameSeaplane
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews65.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings380 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsEvery 21 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.37.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB289 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOliver KlemenzTri One Games

Customer experience

Hot Wire Game

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Seaplane

All ratings79 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.9%

In-app purchases

None

Hot Wire Game

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Seaplane

One-time10
  • Unlock Sea Dart$0.99
  • Unlock Stingray$0.99
  • Unlock DHC-3 Otter$0.99
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  • Unlock SeaMaster$1.99
  • Unlock VS-44$1.99
  • Unlock Super Scooper$1.99
  • Unlock 314$2.99
  • Unlock 747 Float$2.99
  • Unlock Spruce Goose$2.99
  • Unlock Full Game$15.99

Questions

Is Hot Wire Game free?
Hot Wire Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Seaplane free?
Seaplane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hot Wire Game or Seaplane?
Seaplane is rated higher. Hot Wire Game averages 1.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Seaplane averages 4.3 from 80 ratings.
Do Hot Wire Game or Seaplane have ads?
Neither Hot Wire Game nor Seaplane shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hot Wire Game or Seaplane?
Hot Wire Game ships an update every 39 months, and Seaplane every 21 months. Most recently, Hot Wire Game was updated on November 1, 2026 and Seaplane on November 1, 2026.

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