# Infinite Flight Simulator vs SimplePlanes

The clearest difference is price: Infinite Flight Simulator at Free against SimplePlanes's $5.99. Infinite Flight Simulator also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 3K). SimplePlanes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Infinite Flight Simulator is free to download; SimplePlanes costs $5.99 up front. Infinite Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. SimplePlanes asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimplePlanes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinite Flight Simulator has 28K ratings behind it against 3K, 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 84% of SimplePlanes's.

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update fortnightly, SimplePlanes every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinite Flight Simulator | SimplePlanes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-flight-simulator/id471341991/reviews) | **[4.6 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplanes/id823869162/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 3K |
| Positive reviews | 71.9% of reviews | **83.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#13** | #64 |
| Size | 177 MB | 335 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Flight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/471341994) | [Jundroo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311852133) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinite Flight Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #13 Top Grossing · Racing, #40 Top Free · Racing, #159 Top Grossing · Simulation, #181 Top Free · 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


### SimplePlanes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simpleplanes/id823869162)

**Currently charting:** #64 Top Paid · Simulation (US App Store)

Design, build, and fly your own aircraft with realistic physics. Explore a vast community-created library of over 250,000 planes or test your creations in challenging scenarios.

**Highlights:** Build custom airplanes with modular parts, Realistic flight physics simulation, Download over 250,000 community-created aircraft, Engage in flight challenges, Sandbox mode for unrestricted building, Educational tutorials on airplane design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and creative sandbox
- 🚀 Powerful building mechanics
- 📥 Ability to download community-created planes
- 🎨 Customizable vehicles
- ⚙️ Realistic physics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (crashes, invisible collisions, control issues)
- 🚫 Lack of mod support on mobile
- 🌍 Limited map/island selection on mobile
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/downloading larger planes on mobile
- 🎮 Awkward mobile controls

**Reported bugs**

- Undo function causing plane glitches
- Autopilot issues (retracting landing gear)
- Invisible collision problems
- Planes spawning in ground/air unexpectedly
- Graphical/performance issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Add multiplayer mode
- Implement more advanced damage/failure models
- Expand map selection (e.g. desert island, underwater view)
- Improve AI behavior and add more combat-focused missions
- Introduce new vehicle types (e.g. tanks, ships, trains)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infinite Flight Simulator free?

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

### Is SimplePlanes free?

SimplePlanes costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Infinite Flight Simulator or SimplePlanes?

SimplePlanes is rated higher. Infinite Flight Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while SimplePlanes averages 4.6 from 3K ratings.

### Do Infinite Flight Simulator or SimplePlanes have ads?

Neither Infinite Flight Simulator nor SimplePlanes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Infinite Flight Simulator or SimplePlanes?

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and SimplePlanes every 3 months. Most recently, Infinite Flight Simulator was updated on September 26, 2026 and SimplePlanes on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Infinite Flight Simulator or SimplePlanes?

Infinite Flight Simulator currently peaks at #13 in the App Store charts, and SimplePlanes at #64. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*