# Infinite Flight Simulator vs RC Flight Simulator 2016

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.

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.

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.

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update fortnightly, RC Flight Simulator 2016 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinite Flight Simulator | RC Flight Simulator 2016 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-flight-simulator/id471341991/reviews)** | [2.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **71.9% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#11** | — |
| Size | 177 MB | 260 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Flight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/471341994) | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinite Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-flight-simulator/id471341991)

**Currently charting:** #11 Top Grossing · Racing, #45 Top Free · Racing, #135 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Flight Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Infinite Flight Pro Bi-Annual | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Infinite Flight Pro Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| Aircraft Rental Pass (24 hrs) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Rental Pass (24hrs) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Rental Pass (24 hrs) | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Lift | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent mobile flight simulator
- 🤖 Realistic aircraft and flight physics
- 🌍 Global flight capabilities
- 🔍 Detailed scenery and airports
- 🤝 Engaging multiplayer and ATC experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🚫 Limited free content
- 🌃 Lack of 3D buildings and detailed airport environments
- 🌌 Poor night/low-visibility visuals
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-flight-simulator-2016/id1080647234)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Club Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Cezna 172 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cezna 182 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Corair FU41 After World War | $1.99 | one-time |
| Corair FU41 World War II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fighter 14 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super 300 Blood Horse | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spitfire Super World War II | $1.99 | one-time |
| Fighter 22 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Fighter 15 | $3.99 | one-time |
| P-51 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 380 Neo Emarites | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boing 747 8i Lifthanza | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Content Pack | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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 25, 2026 and RC Flight Simulator 2016 on September 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.*