# Infinite Flight Simulator vs On Instruments

The clearest difference is price: Infinite Flight Simulator at Free against On Instruments's $2.99. Infinite Flight Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (28K vs 9). On Instruments's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Infinite Flight Simulator is free to download; On Instruments costs $2.99 up front. Infinite Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. On Instruments asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Infinite Flight Simulator against 4.4 for On Instruments. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinite Flight Simulator has 28K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Infinite Flight Simulator's written reviews are positive against 75% of On Instruments's.

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, On Instruments every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Infinite Flight Simulator | On Instruments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-flight-simulator/id471341991/reviews) | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-instruments/id907222098/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 71.8% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 173 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Flight LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/471341994) | [Aircraft Training Aids, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/692999325) |

## What reviewers say

### Infinite Flight Simulator

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

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Racing, #45 Top Free · Racing, #190 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


### On Instruments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-instruments/id907222098)

Hone your instrument flying skills with this simulator. Navigate various courses by precisely managing heading, altitude, and airspeed. Features multiple difficulty levels, including courses with instrument failures.

**Highlights:** Instrument scanning practice, Multiple course difficulties, Heading, altitude, airspeed control, Attitude Indicator failure simulation, Score maximization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Infinite Flight Simulator free?

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

### Is On Instruments free?

On Instruments costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Infinite Flight Simulator or On Instruments?

On Instruments is rated higher. Infinite Flight Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while On Instruments averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Infinite Flight Simulator or On Instruments have ads?

Neither Infinite Flight Simulator nor On Instruments shows ads.

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

Infinite Flight Simulator ships an update every 2 weeks, and On Instruments every 8 months. Most recently, Infinite Flight Simulator was updated on October 16, 2026 and On Instruments on October 6, 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.*