# Infinite Flight Simulator vs Carpet Bombing 3

The clearest difference is ads: Infinite Flight Simulator at none against Carpet Bombing 3's shown. Infinite Flight Simulator also leads on ratings volume (29K vs 1.2K) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). Carpet Bombing 3's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (85% vs 72%). 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 Carpet Bombing 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Carpet Bombing 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinite Flight Simulator has 29K ratings behind it against 1.2K, 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 85% of Carpet Bombing 3's.

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinite Flight Simulator | Carpet Bombing 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-flight-simulator/id471341991/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 193 MB | 304 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Flight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/471341994) | [Synthetic Mind AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1256122836) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinite Flight Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Racing, #38 Top Free · Racing, #170 Top Free · Simulation, #188 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience a comprehensive flight simulation on mobile with detailed aircraft, global high-definition scenery, and a vibrant multiplayer environment. Plan your flights with advanced tools and fly with or control human Air Traffic Control for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Detailed aircraft fleet, Global high-definition scenery, Multiplayer with human ATC, 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


### Carpet Bombing 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carpet-bombing-3/id6475202872)

Engage in aerial combat by flying an aircraft and destroying various enemies across diverse terrains. Features a new roguelike mode with persistent upgrades, a skill tree, and wingmen support. Enjoy destructible environments and endless fun with randomly generated maps.

**Highlights:** Roguelike game mode, Skill tree and wingmen, Varied enemy types, Destructible terrain, Aircraft upgrades and power-ups, Randomly generated maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1000 Gold Stars | $1.09 | one-time |
| F-35 | $1.49 | one-time |
| Rafale M1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| A-10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| B1 Lancer | $1.99 | one-time |
| Apache AH-64 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22 | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-117 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bag of stars | $5.49 | one-time |
| Chest of stars | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game with increasing difficulty
- 👍 No ads between matches
- 👍 No need to pay-to-win
- 👍 Easy to play and very addicting
- 👍 Tight controls and fun missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Ads can be intrusive after dying
- 🐛 Enemy AI can be frustrating at times
- 🐛 Difficulty can be unbalanced at times
- 🐛 Lack of weapon loadout customization

**Reported bugs**

- Ammo 'dots' not showing up correctly
- Ability to exceed max weapon count
- End level text appearing twice
- Crashes on certain levels or missions

**Requested features**

- More free and diverse aircraft options
- Improved level design and visuals
- Ability to switch between munitions
- More campaign levels and challenges
- Expanded story mode and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infinite Flight Simulator free?

Infinite Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Carpet Bombing 3 free?

Carpet Bombing 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Infinite Flight Simulator or Carpet Bombing 3?

Carpet Bombing 3 is rated higher. Infinite Flight Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Carpet Bombing 3 averages 4.7 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Infinite Flight Simulator or Carpet Bombing 3 have ads?

Carpet Bombing 3 shows ads; Infinite Flight Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Infinite Flight Simulator or Carpet Bombing 3?

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Carpet Bombing 3 fortnightly. Most recently, Infinite Flight Simulator was updated on November 8, 2026 and Carpet Bombing 3 on November 8, 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.*