Comparison

Infinite Flight Simulator vs RC Flight Simulator 2016

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

Head to head
About

Infinite Flight Simulator

Experience a realistic flight simulation with a global map, detailed aircraft, and multiplayer capabilities. Plan your flights, navigate with authentic tools, and fly with or control air traffic in a dynamic environment.

Highlights
  • Global high-definition scenery
  • Detailed aircraft fleet
  • Multiplayer with human Air Traffic Control
  • Advanced flight planning tools
  • Realistic airport environments
  • Customizable weather and time of day
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Infinite Flight offers the most comprehensive flight simulation experience on mobile devices, whether you are a curious novice or a decorated pilot. Explore high definition scenery around the entire world with our diverse inventory of detailed aircraft, and fly with others in our busy multiplayer environment with human Air Traffic Control! Take Control of Your Dream Aircraft A fleet of detailed aircraft awaits, ranging from single-engine propeller to military fighters and airliners. Configure your flight with comprehensive planning tools, including weight and balance, and take off in your favorite aircraft and livery combination. Advanced autopilot functions including VNAV, LNAV, and autoland will have you flying like a pro. Explore the World Fly anywhere on the globe with high-definition satellite terrain imagery at 15m/px resolution. Navigate with a global database of NAVAIDs, SIDs, STARs, Approaches, and Oceanic tracks, ensuring an authentic flight planning experience. Compatible airports even support auto-pushback in coordination with ATC instructions, making your pre-flight setup seamless.Enjoy realistic airport environments with 3D terminals, animated ground service equipment, jet bridges, and functional stand guidance at a growing number of airports worldwide. Fly with others in controlled airspace Flight simulation is best with others! Join a vibrant multiplayer community where pilots navigate busy airspace with human Air Traffic Controllers. Whether you're flying or controlling, beginner and expert server options provide a structured and realistic ATC experience. Coordinate with other pilots, follow real-world procedures, and take your skills to the next level in a truly immersive airspace. INCLUDED FEATURES • Curated selection of aircraft and locations • Growing selection of 3D Airports • ILS plus NAV Data including SIDS, STARS, GPS approaches • Realistic Atmospherics with customizable time of day & weather conditions, and cirrus clouds • Autopilot with LNAV, VNAV, Autoland (select aircraft) • Flight Planning, taxiway networks, auto-pushback • Logbook and advanced replay system • Weight & Balance config • Aircraft cockpit, door, jet bridge, and ground service animations • Engine startup & shutdown • Stand guidance at equipped airports SUBSCRIBE TO INFINITE FLIGHT PRO to enjoy our entire fleet of aircraft with thousands of other pilots, anywhere in the world. INFINITE FLIGHT PRO FEATURES • Multiplayer • Global flight • Dozens of aircraft and over 1000 livery combinations • 15m/px satelite terrain imagery • Human ATC (act as pilot or controller) • Auto pushback with ATC integration • Live weather and winds aloft • SimBrief Integration • EFB Link (ForeFlight, Garmin Pilot, and more) Note: Internet connection (WiFi or Cellular) is required to use Infinite Flight. Privacy Policy: infiniteflight.com/legal/privacy Terms of Service: infiniteflight.com/legal/terms

About

RC Flight Simulator 2016

Experience realistic radio-controlled aircraft flight with a wide variety of planes, jets, and drones. Engage in challenging missions across diverse scenarios with a configurable virtual controller and advanced physics.

Highlights
  • 43 different aircraft types
  • 14 detailed flight scenarios
  • 150 challenging missions
  • Real-time maneuver checks
  • Configurable virtual RC controller
  • Advanced physics engine
Features
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RC Flight Simulator is now for mobiles! Be amazed by the realism and controls of the Remote Control Flight Simulator 2016! You will fly with 15 different aircraft in more than 14 highly detailed scenarios! We included the virtual RC Controller on the screen fully configurable and a physics algorithm very close to what you can do with your real RC plane. MAIN FEATURES: - 43 airplanes: trainers, WWII, Fighter Jets, Commercial Jets, Gliders Drones, and Helicopters!) - Arbus 380 neo Emarites - Boing 747 8i Lifthanza - Aileron Trainer - Estra 360 RC - Cezna 172 - Cezna 182 - Corair FU41 WW2 - Corair FU41 (after WW2) - P-51 - Sup with Pup - Fighter 14 - Fighter 15 - Fighter 22 - Fighter 117 - Foker Dreidcke 1 - Richtofe Red Baron War 1 - Spitfire Super World War 2 - Zero A6 Mitshu - Super 300s Orange - Ar Parrot Drone - Avistar Elite - Big Stick - CAP 232 - Drone MQ9 Reaper - Glider DynafLite - Mistral Glider - Flite Test - Flite Test Sport - Flyzone Sensei - Drone Hexacopter - Drone Octocopter - Drone Quadricopter - Drone Phantom - Drone Quad Racer - Drone Tricopter - PiperCub - Pitts S2-B - Glider Planar - Heli Raptor - Heli Schweizer - Heli Trex - Heli Instructor - YAK 54 - 14 scenarios, in different countries, like USA, Germany, and more! - Maneuver checks in real time - 150 missions - Different Maneuver difficulty levels. - Air Gates, Balloons, and Rings as mission objectives - Checks in real time for these Maneuvers: - Loops - Inverted Loops - Cuban Eight - Half-Cuban - Immelmann turn - Aileron Roll - Barrel Roll - EXTRA FEATURES: - Track missions, with a combination of Maneuvers and Air Gates, improving this Flight Simulator challenges. - Special controls for jet wings, and Corsair wings (fold and unfold wings) on RC controller. - Rating of maneuver during flight. Feel free to contact us at FlyWings Studios to give your feedback, have a nice RC flight! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Photo scenes credits: by Harald Bendschneider

Screenshots

Infinite Flight Simulator4 screens
RC Flight Simulator 20164 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infinite Flight Simulator at 72% against RC Flight Simulator 2016's 26%. Infinite Flight Simulator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.9) and ads (none vs shown). RC Flight Simulator 2016's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Infinite Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and RC Flight Simulator 2016 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Infinite Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinite Flight Simulator has 28K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Infinite Flight Simulator's written reviews are positive against 26% of RC Flight Simulator 2016's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update fortnightly, RC Flight Simulator 2016 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Infinite Flight Simulator versus RC Flight Simulator 2016: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinite Flight SimulatorRC Flight Simulator 2016
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (28K ratings) — better2.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better19
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#13 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size177 MB260 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Flight LLCThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Infinite Flight Simulator

All ratings27,917 ratings
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews2,565 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative17.7%

RC Flight Simulator 2016

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral10.9%
Negative63.0%

Bugs and requests

Infinite Flight Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Runway and taxiway rendering issues
  • Autopilot and flight control glitches
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more aircraft options, including older/retired models
  • Improve cockpit interactivity and realism
  • Implement dynamic weather effects like rain, snow, and storms
  • Introduce a career mode or progression system
  • Allow offline/solo flight without subscription

RC Flight Simulator 2016

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Infinite Flight Simulator

Subscriptions3
  • Infinite Flight Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Infinite Flight Pro Bi-Annual$49.996 Months
  • Infinite Flight Pro Annual$79.991 Year
One-time4
  • Aircraft Rental Pass (24 hrs)$0.99
  • Aircraft Rental Pass (24hrs)$1.99
  • Aircraft Rental Pass (24 hrs)$2.99
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  • 30-Day Lift$4.99
15 purchases

RC Flight Simulator 2016

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Club Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Club Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time13
  • Cezna 172$0.99
  • Cezna 182$0.99
  • Corair FU41 After World War$1.99
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  • Corair FU41 World War II$1.99
  • Fighter 14$1.99
  • Super 300 Blood Horse$1.99
  • Spitfire Super World War II$1.99
  • Fighter 22$3.99
  • Fighter 15$3.99
  • P-51$3.99
  • Arbus 380 Neo Emarites$4.99
  • Boing 747 8i Lifthanza$4.99
  • All Content Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Infinite Flight Simulator free?
Infinite Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RC Flight Simulator 2016 free?
RC Flight Simulator 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Infinite Flight Simulator or RC Flight Simulator 2016?
Infinite Flight Simulator is rated higher. Infinite Flight Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while RC Flight Simulator 2016 averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Infinite Flight Simulator or RC Flight Simulator 2016 have ads?
RC Flight Simulator 2016 shows ads; Infinite Flight Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Infinite Flight Simulator or RC Flight Simulator 2016?
Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and RC Flight Simulator 2016 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Infinite Flight Simulator was updated on September 24, 2026 and RC Flight Simulator 2016 on September 4, 2026.

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