Comparison

Rc Plane 2 vs Air Wings®

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

Head to head
About

Rc Plane 2

Experience the most realistic RC plane simulation with stunning graphics and diverse gameplay. Learn to fly with training lessons, compete in air races, and explore various environments. Unlock a wide selection of planes through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Realistic RC plane simulation
  • Multiple game modes
  • 17+ planes to unlock
  • Stunning environments
  • Air race tracks
  • Flight training lessons
  • Game Center integration
Features
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CNET: "It's definitely worth a look for fans of flight." 148Apps: "Top Notch Simulation" AppCraver: Ultimate iOS Flight Simulator." Introducing the most realistic RC Plane game and sim for iOS with 6 new game modes, 17 planes to pick from and Game Center achievement and leaderboard integration. The graphics and gameplay in this universal app are stunning and optimized across a range of supported Apple devices with specific optimizations for iPhone 4 Retina Display and both iPad and iPad 2. Check it out now. Comes with… • Stunning environments: Tuscany and Seaside free and other 6 to purchase. • Game Center leaderboard and achievement integration • Many Air Race Tracks • Four planes: 3 Ch Cruiser; 3 Ch Fighter 29 Jet; 4 Ch Cruiser; 4 Ch Stunt Plane and over 30 other to purchase • 5 Training lessons ranging from 3 Ch takeoff to 4 Ch advanced rudder use. • Free Flight • 3 Camera views: 3rd person; in-cockpit; fixed position In-App Purchase Bundles • Carrier Ops Aircraft Carrier game mode with F-4 Corsair and ARF-18 Jet Fighter • Airbus game with two Passenger Liners and one Jumbo Liner • Bird Catcher game with 3 Ch Beachcraft (the pros will like this one) • Fire Fighter Water Plane game with 4 Ch Firefighter Water Plane and 4 Ch Hydro Cruiser. • Road Runner game with f202 Fighter Plane • Cargo mode with RC-130 Cargo Transport Plane • Spitfire WWII plane • European Fighter plane • Realistic 4 Ch Mountaincraft Air Rocker plane Updated Control Scheme • Real time tweaking of any channel in-game, on the fly. • Custom rudder control for both beginner and advanced mode. • Accelerometer support • Significantly improved controls. • 4 remote modes supported 5 Training Lessons • Save yourself lots of frustration and $ and learn the basics of RC Plane flying on this beautiful sim on your iPhone or iPad. From 3 Ch takeoff to advanced 4 Ch controls, this will give you confidence and a great start. Enjoy and don't forget to check out our latest titles RC Plane Explorer and RC Plane 3 !

About

Air Wings®

Engage in thrilling online multiplayer battles piloting paper airplanes. Arm yourself with unique weaponry like spit wads and rubber bands to outmaneuver and defeat opponents across diverse battle levels. Choose from 18 distinct aircraft for an exciting aerial combat experience.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer battles
  • Pilot paper airplanes
  • Unique weaponry (spit wads, rubber bands, etc.)
  • 18 different airplanes
  • 36 multiplayer battle levels
  • Game controller support
Features
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• Online multiplayer paper airplane battles! • Game Controller support! • AppleTV compatible Air Wings is a flying battle game where you pilot a paper airplane and shoot your network opponents using crazy weaponry such as the spit wads, rubber bands, heat seeking pencils, firecracker bombs, and suction cups. The game is incredibly fun as you fly around trying to gather as much weaponry as possibly while avoiding your opponents! There are 18 different airplanes to choose from including a totally cool balsa airplane with a rubberband powered propeller, and there are 36 different Multiplayer Battle levels to play.

Screenshots

Rc Plane 24 screens
Air Wings®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Air Wings® at weekly against Rc Plane 2's every 6 weeks. Rc Plane 2's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Rc Plane 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Air Wings® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Rc Plane 2 against 4.3 for Air Wings®. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 542 and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Rc Plane 2's written reviews are positive against 70% of Air Wings®'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rc Plane 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, Air Wings® weekly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Rc Plane 2 versus Air Wings®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRc Plane 2Air Wings®
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (542 ratings)4.3 (1.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.3% of reviews — better69.6% of reviews
Number of ratings5421.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size369 MB166 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperOttavio Radicati di BrozoloPangea Software, Inc.

Customer experience

Rc Plane 2

All ratings540 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews736 reviews
Positive72.3%
Neutral10.6%
Negative17.1%

Air Wings®

All ratings1,184 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews441 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative23.8%

User reviews

Rc Plane 2

From 542 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Awesome game
  • 🚀 Great flight experience
  • 🎮 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 💯 Best RC plane game on the App Store
  • 🎨 Impressive graphics and visuals

Room to improve

  • 💰 Too many in-app purchases required
  • 🔒 Restore purchases not working
  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs on newer devices
  • 🕹️ Controls can be challenging to master
  • 🗺️ Limited number of maps and locations

Air Wings®

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 🎮 Fun to play with friends
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 🎨 Awesome graphics
  • 💎 Nostalgic and addictive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🕹️ Difficult controls
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🕰️ Long wait times to find matches
  • 🔌 Requires internet connection

Bugs and requests

Rc Plane 2

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Planes not working correctly on iPhone X
  • Pause menu not functioning properly
  • Throttle and controls not responsive at times
  • Graphical issues and visual glitches
  • Crashes and freezes during gameplay

Requested features

6 requests
  • More free planes and unlockable content
  • Additional maps and environments to explore
  • Retractable landing gear for realistic planes
  • Ability to customize and create own planes
  • Improved multiplayer modes and features
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  • Support for controllers and better optimization

Air Wings®

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Planes going straight instead of flying
  • Multiplayer connection issues
  • Crashes when pressing pause button
  • Planes not responding to controls

Requested features

5 requests
  • Single player mode
  • Offline practice mode
  • More free planes and levels
  • Customization options
  • Ranking/leaderboard system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Rc Plane 2

One-time10
  • RoadRunner package$0.99
  • Cargo package$0.99
  • EuropeanFighter$0.99
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  • Carrier Ops Package$1.99
  • Air bus package$1.99
  • Firefighter Package$1.99
  • WW2 OPS$1.99
  • Desert Bundle$1.99
  • VTOL Bundle$1.99
  • Space shuttle bundle$1.99
10 purchases

Air Wings®

One-time10
  • Plane Pack #1Free
  • Plane Pack #2Free
  • Level Pack #1Free
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  • Plane Pack #3Free
  • Level Pack #2Free
  • Plane Pack #4Free
  • Plane Pack #5Free
  • Plane Pack #6Free
  • Toy Plane Pack$1.99
  • Everything Bundle$7.99

Questions

Is Rc Plane 2 free?
Rc Plane 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Air Wings® free?
Air Wings® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Rc Plane 2 or Air Wings®?
Air Wings® is rated higher. Rc Plane 2 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 542 ratings, while Air Wings® averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.
Do Rc Plane 2 or Air Wings® have ads?
Neither Rc Plane 2 nor Air Wings® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Rc Plane 2 or Air Wings®?
Rc Plane 2 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Air Wings® weekly. Most recently, Rc Plane 2 was updated on October 30, 2026 and Air Wings® on October 30, 2026.

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