Comparison

Infinite Flight Simulator vs Helicopter Simulator 2017

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

Helicopter Simulator 2017

Pilot a variety of helicopters through a detailed 3D New York City. Complete over 3000 challenging missions, including rescue, transport, and combat scenarios, while experiencing realistic flight conditions and day/night cycles.

Highlights
  • 30+ helicopters
  • Over 3000 missions
  • Detailed 3D New York City
  • Realistic weather and day/night cycles
  • Pilot third-person control
  • Fire and rescue missions
  • Combat missions
Features
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Become a skilled pilot in this amazing helicopter simulator! Fly your aircraft in New York city, very detailed in 3D and very live scenario! With cars, trucks and other aircrafts flying with you. Be challenged by the simulator missions! You will have + 3000 missions to play, depending on the helicopter you are using. A third person control to walk in the city with your pilot, and explore more closely the details. You will have to be very precise to take off and land, facing all the real life problems of a pilot, like flying many different helicopters each with it’s own characteristics, different weather conditions - and day and night -. The missions include fire and rescue situations, transportation of high value assets and VIP person, land in ships, buildings, city areas such as sport squares, medical rooftops and cruise ships. MAIN FEATURES: - 30 helicopters, free and by purchase. And one unlocked special aircraft landed on one of the city building rooftops. - Huge 3D New York City, very detailed. - Live scenario, cars, trucks, weather conditions and fly during day and night. - 3 person control for the pilot. - You can also walk on the city! Awesome! - - More than 3000 missions - Transportation, military, saving and tour missions - Fire and Rescue missions: collect water from the ocean or pools. Rescue people from the fire! - Shoot missiles at targets and save the day - Fly through dangerous locations! - Very accurate simulator algorithms! Enjoy this helicopter simulator, we are always doing our best to give you the best experience on mobile! Give us your feed back and let us know what you think about our simulator! Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If you need to contact us, send an e-mail to support (at) thetisgames.com

Screenshots

Infinite Flight Simulator4 screens
Helicopter Simulator 20174 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Infinite Flight Simulator at 72% against Helicopter Simulator 2017's 10%. Infinite Flight Simulator also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Helicopter Simulator 2017's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. Infinite Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Helicopter Simulator 2017 sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Helicopter Simulator 2017 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Infinite Flight Simulator versus Helicopter Simulator 2017: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInfinite Flight SimulatorHelicopter Simulator 2017
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (28K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.8% of reviews — better10.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#17 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInfinite Flight LLCThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Infinite Flight Simulator

All ratings28,142 ratings
Positive81.6%
Neutral4.7%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews2,753 reviews
Positive71.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative17.9%

Helicopter Simulator 2017

Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%

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

Helicopter Simulator 2017

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
17 purchases

Helicopter Simulator 2017

One-time17
  • Premium Club - Unlimited Fuel and no more Ads!$1.99
  • Helicopter Rescue Mosquito$1.99
  • Restore Fuel$1.99
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  • Helicopter Aero 635 Medical$2.99
  • Helicopter Belli 206 Jet Ranger$2.99
  • Helicopter Belli HU-1 Huey$2.99
  • Helicopter Euro AA-65 Dolphin$3.99
  • Helicopter Belli 407$3.99
  • Helicopter Euro 556 Lion$3.99
  • Helicopter Alien UFO$4.99
  • Blimp$4.99
  • Tv News Pack Missions$4.99
  • Helicopter HA-64 Apach$5.99
  • Helicopter HC-47 Chynow$5.99
  • Coast Guard Pack Missions$6.99
  • Helicopter Hind ME-35U$11.99
  • Army Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Infinite Flight Simulator free?
Infinite Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helicopter Simulator 2017 free?
Helicopter Simulator 2017 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Infinite Flight Simulator or Helicopter Simulator 2017 have ads?
Helicopter Simulator 2017 shows ads; Infinite Flight Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Infinite Flight Simulator or Helicopter Simulator 2017?
Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Helicopter Simulator 2017 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Infinite Flight Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Helicopter Simulator 2017 on October 22, 2026.

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