Comparison

RC vs Absolute RC Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RC

Master the skies with a realistic R/C airplane flight simulator. Practice maneuvers and learn to fly various aircraft models without the risk of real-world crashes. Ideal for both novice and experienced pilots.

Highlights
  • Realistic flight dynamics
  • Multiple aircraft models
  • MFi controller support
  • Physics-based crashes
  • Adjustable control modes
  • Multiple camera views
Features
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Learn to fly r/c model airplanes with this realistic flight simulator! Please Note: RC-AirSim is a realistic r/c model airplane flight simulator, NOT an arcade game. And like a real model airplane, it will take some practice to master the basics. Luckily, in RC-AirSim, plane crashes are free (and fun)! Pro Tip: If you are a novice r/c pilot, start with the Slowmowatt in 3 Channel control mode. RC-AirSim has been used successfully by many r/c pilots to learn how to fly a model airplane. RC-AirSim has more realistic flight dynamics and ground handling than most of the much more expensive r/c flight sims. RC-AirSim Features: · Many different model airplanes to fly including: F-15 Fighter Jet, WWI Biplane, Glider, Electric Parkflyer, Aerobatic Planes, and a Trainer. · Realistic r/c model airplane flight aerodynamics based on NASA flight simulation technology. · MFi (Made for iPhone/iPad) Twin-Stick Game Controller support. · Accurate landing and ground handling simulation. · Awesome crashes! Planes break apart in a physics-based manner. · 4 channel control: aileron, elevator, rudder, throttle. · 3 view options: R/C (Third person), Following (Chase cam), and Onboard camera (FPV) · 3 control modes: Mode 2 (default), Mode 1, and 3 Channel. · Field objects to avoid and fly behind. · Doppler-correct sound. · Touch Points or On-screen Transmitter Sticks control options. · Get flying quickly! No slow, tedious menus or multiple load screens. RC-AirSim is a favorite of radio-controlled model airplane pilots worldwide because it excels where it matters most: realistic flight dynamics and aerodynamics! Tired of "simulators" that feel unrealistic and fly like an arcade game? Try RC-AirSim! Experienced R/C pilots say that RC-AirSim feels and flies like an actual r/c model airplane! R/C pilots, don't let your skills get rusty when you are away from the flying field: practice with RC-AirSim. New to the hobby of r/c model airplanes? Learn on RC-AirSim first and make the maiden flight of your first r/c plane a successful one. RC-AirSim R/C Aircraft: · F-15 Regal Eagle Large gas powered ducted fan military jet. 4 Channel control. · WWI Flying Ace Electric scale biplane based on the historic World War I Fokker D.VII. Moving control surfaces and spinning prop. Comes with two paint schemes: Red/White or Blue/Green Lozenge. 4 Channel control. · Back 40 Trainer Classic 4 channel high-wing trainer with plenty of dihedral for beginners. Powered by a .40 size gas engine. · Slowmowatt Electric park flyer. Flies very slow so there is plenty of time to react. Easiest to fly! Perfect for beginners using the 3 Channel control mode. 4 channel control available. · Double Helix Low wing electric sport plane. A great choice for beginning aerobatics. 4 Channel control. · Madster EDF Small sport scale electric ducted fan military jet. 4 Channel control. · Super Dee Large high wing tail-dragger aerobatic sport plane. Gas powered. Great for low inverted passes! 4 Channel control. · Emerald Glider Classic 2-meter wingspan glider. 4 Channels - use the 'throttle' channel to adjust your drag. For rudder/elevator controls only (no ailerons), fly using 3 Channel control mode. Questions? Comments? Suggestions? Don't hesitate to contact the developer directly: rc-airsim.com email: tim@fabricated-reality.com Facebook: facebook.com/rcairsim Twitter: twitter.com/rc_airsim Happy Landings!

About

Absolute RC Simulator

Master RC flying with a realistic simulator. Practice with a wide variety of planes, helicopters, drones, boats, and cars without the risk of damaging real models. Save money and frustration while learning to fly in any weather.

Highlights
  • Realistic RC model behavior
  • Wide range of RC planes and helicopters
  • Includes RC boats and cars
  • Interactive landing objects
  • Multiple camera views
  • Intelligent Auto Pilot
Features
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Professional RC flight simulator - a must have for anyone flying RC. Probably the most realistic behavior on mobile phones and tablets. Our models fly the same as real RC models, in real RC flying fields. Do not fly your real RC model before trying this program! Don't crash your models, crash ours! Crashing models here cost nothing.This application will save you money, frustration and many days in waiting for model parts. Learn to fly without fear. Rain or wind outside, start flying right now! The program includes wide range of RC planes and helicopters, from starter models to expensive aerobatic and scale models. This is the only RC simulator that includes RC boats and RC cars, in addition to excellent simulation of RC planes, RC helicopters and RC drones. Great for experienced modelers, and even greater for kids or someone who is just starting in this exciting hobby. The program includes 3 free interactive object sets that can be loaded on any flying field when flying helicopters. The interactive objects can be used to learn landing and precise model control. In addition to the fixed point camera that represents the RC pilot point of view, we have included follow up camera, and pilot view camera. That is very useful when you are learnings because the model never gets away. Notes: 1. This is not a game. You are controlling flying RC models that reacts like real flying models. It takes some time to learn, and is not easy. 2. The onscreen control sticks are just indicators! They are made small so they do not obscure the screen. 3. Sliding your finger anywhere on the right screen half affects the right control stick , the same for the left screen part - sliding finger there moves the left control stick. You do not need to keep your fingers on them. The program includes intelligent Auto Pilot that can help you with some or all of the controls. Please use it initially the get a feel of flying and progress faster. We suggest to select beginner settings at first few days before you can comfortably progress further. Have fun and keep flying!

Screenshots

RC4 screens
Absolute RC Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RC at none against Absolute RC Simulator's shown. RC also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Absolute RC Simulator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 103). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. RC sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Absolute RC Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Absolute RC Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absolute RC Simulator has 5.4K ratings behind it against 103, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of RC's written reviews are positive against 75% of Absolute RC Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RC ships an update every 2 months, Absolute RC Simulator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RC versus Absolute RC Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCAbsolute RC Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (103 ratings)4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.1% of reviews75.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1035.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabricated RealityHappy Bytes LLC

Customer experience

RC

All ratings103 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews204 reviews
Positive71.1%
Neutral9.3%
Negative19.6%

Absolute RC Simulator

All ratings5,400 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews624 reviews
Positive75.2%
Neutral6.6%
Negative18.3%

User reviews

RC

From 103 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic flight physics
  • 🚀 Great for practicing RC flying
  • 🎮 Good controller support
  • 💰 Free to play with optional paid planes

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches and control issues
  • 🌳 Obstacles too close together
  • 🔍 Limited camera views
  • 💰 Paid planes are expensive

Absolute RC Simulator

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic simulation
  • 🚀 Accurate flight dynamics
  • 👍 Great for learning RC flying
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Variety of vehicles (planes, helicopters, cars, boats)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many vehicles/planes require purchase
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited free content
  • 🔍 Lack of free planes/vehicles
  • 📢 Frequent ads

Bugs and requests

RC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Planes sometimes behave erratically
  • Crashes and freezes on some devices
  • Difficulty with takeoffs and landings

Requested features

4 requests
  • More free planes and flying fields
  • Additional camera views (e.g. cockpit)
  • Wind simulation and advanced settings
  • Ability to customize planes

Absolute RC Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Glitches with certain plane models
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free planes and vehicles
  • Ability to earn planes/vehicles through gameplay
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More varied environments and maps
  • Improved graphics and physics

In-app purchases

7 purchases

RC

One-time7
  • Double Helix AirplaneFree
  • Emerald GliderFree
  • Madster EDF AirplaneFree
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  • Slowmowatt Parkflyer (3 Chan)Free
  • F-15 Regal Eagle AirplaneFree
  • Super Dee AirplaneFree
  • WWI Flying Ace AirplaneFree
10 purchases

Absolute RC Simulator

One-time10
  • Tangamanga$2.99
  • A10 Warthog$2.99
  • P51 Mustang$2.99
Show 7 more
  • AH-64 Apache$2.99
  • Friendly Rigger$2.99
  • Airbus A380 EDF$2.99
  • F15 Eagle$2.99
  • F16 Thunderbird$2.99
  • Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet$2.99
  • All Plane Models$19.99

Questions

Is RC free?
RC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Absolute RC Simulator free?
Absolute RC Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RC or Absolute RC Simulator?
Absolute RC Simulator is rated higher. RC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Absolute RC Simulator averages 4.5 from 5.4K ratings.
Do RC or Absolute RC Simulator have ads?
Absolute RC Simulator shows ads; RC does not.
Which is updated more often, RC or Absolute RC Simulator?
RC ships an update every 2 months, and Absolute RC Simulator monthly. Most recently, RC was updated on October 15, 2026 and Absolute RC Simulator on October 21, 2026.

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