# Air Wings® vs RC Plane 3

Air Wings® and RC Plane 3 both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of Air Wings®'s written reviews are positive against 59% of RC Plane 3's. RC Plane 3's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Wings® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RC Plane 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Air Wings® against 4.2 for RC Plane 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Air Wings®'s written reviews are positive against 59% of RC Plane 3's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Wings® | RC Plane 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-wings/id496386846/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-plane-3/id1002773110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **69.6% of reviews** | 59.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [FrozenPepper](https://appshunter.io/developer/500493206) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Wings®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-wings/id496386846)

Engage in thrilling online multiplayer battles piloting paper airplanes. Arm yourself with unique weaponry like spit wads and rubber bands to outmaneuver and defeat opponents across diverse battle levels. Choose from 18 distinct aircraft for an exciting aerial combat experience.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer battles, Pilot paper airplanes, Unique weaponry (spit wads, rubber bands, etc.), 18 different airplanes, 36 multiplayer battle levels, Game controller support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plane Pack #1 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #2 | Free | one-time |
| Level Pack #1 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #3 | Free | one-time |
| Level Pack #2 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #4 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #5 | Free | one-time |
| Plane Pack #6 | Free | one-time |
| Toy Plane Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Everything Bundle | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 🎮 Fun to play with friends
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 🎨 Awesome graphics
- 💎 Nostalgic and addictive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🕹️ Difficult controls
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🕰️ Long wait times to find matches
- 🔌 Requires internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Planes going straight instead of flying
- Multiplayer connection issues
- Crashes when pressing pause button
- Planes not responding to controls

**Requested features**

- Single player mode
- Offline practice mode
- More free planes and levels
- Customization options
- Ranking/leaderboard system


### RC Plane 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rc-plane-3/id1002773110)

Experience realistic RC plane flight with advanced physics and detailed environments. Engage in various game modes, from exploration to competitive challenges, and fly a wide selection of aircraft. Enjoy online multiplayer and drone simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics engine, Large, detailed scenarios, Multiple game modes, Online multiplayer, Drone simulation, FPV and ground camera modes, Global leaderboards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| F 181 - Carrier King | $0.99 | one-time |
| EDF Sparrow | $1.99 | one-time |
| Airbus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Firefighter bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Canyon Scenario | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stunt Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Warbirds Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Flying Fortress | $2.99 | one-time |
| F 141 - Combo | $2.99 | one-time |
| Complete Edition | $28.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔍 Realistic physics and controls
- 🌇 Beautiful graphics and environments
- 💡 Variety of planes and game modes
- 👍 Great for RC enthusiasts and beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔒 Issues with account login and purchases
- 🤔 Limited free planes and content
- 🔌 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Planes getting stuck or clipping through terrain
- Options/settings menu causing crashes
- In-app purchases not working as intended
- Connectivity issues and server problems
- Compatibility problems on newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More free planes and maps
- Improved multiplayer functionality
- Customization options for controls and settings
- Ability to restore previous purchases
- Additional game modes and challenges


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Wings® free?

Air Wings® is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is RC Plane 3 free?

RC Plane 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Air Wings® or RC Plane 3?

Air Wings® is rated higher. Air Wings® averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while RC Plane 3 averages 4.2 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Air Wings® or RC Plane 3 have ads?

Neither Air Wings® nor RC Plane 3 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Air Wings® or RC Plane 3?

Air Wings® ships an update weekly, and RC Plane 3 weekly. Most recently, Air Wings® was updated on November 6, 2026 and RC Plane 3 on November 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.*