Comparison

Absolute RC Heli Simulator vs RC Helicopter AR

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

Head to head
About

Absolute RC Heli Simulator

Master RC helicopter flying with a realistic simulator. Practice maneuvers and improve skills without the risk of costly crashes. Offers multiple models and landscapes for an immersive learning experience.

Highlights
  • Realistic RC helicopter physics
  • Learn and improve flying skills
  • Multiple helicopter models
  • Variety of landscapes
  • Beginner to advanced settings
  • FPV racing drone included
  • RC boat and car models
Features
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This Professional RC Helicopter Simulator is a must have for anyone flying RC. The models fly like real RC helicopters, and can be used to learn to fly and to improve your flying. A lot of fun for not much money! Any helicopter crash cost many times more, and you will be able to fly in the rc simulator no matter what is the weather outside!  Get 12 models and 3 landscapes with this value pack edition of our Absolute RC Heli Sim, for big savings compared to buying them one by one. In addition to the included content, you can still buy extra models if needed. As free bonus, we added free coaxial helicopter and fast RC boat. The app includes the following free models: Helicopters: Blast CX - beginner coaxial model, self leveling and stable, good for making your first steps. Bell 47 - big high quality scale model Twister Coast Guard - scale coaxial model, for beginner to intermediate flyer. TRex 450 - collective pitch electric helicopter. Very hard to learn, if you fly this one, you can fly them all. We have included beginner setup, in addition to settings for intermediate and advanced 3d fliers. C46 Sea Knight - twin rotor scale electric helicopter with collective pitch. It is a big model that flies in scale like fashion. Racing Drone - FPV racing quadcopter Planes: Advantage - high wing electric trainer Aquila - fast low wing electric sports plane Boats and Cars: Rage 2WD - fast car Lego - good running Lego style car Rebel - Electric boat Easy Cat - Fast catamaran The program includes 3 flying fields and number of boat and car fields: Osage Park Tangamanga Island Fliers In addition to the fixed point camera that represents the RC pilot point of view, we have included follow up camera that allows for walking behind the model. That is useful when you just start, so the model never gets away. Please try our full featured professional RC flight simulator ClearView for PC here: http://rcflightsim.com 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 again, do not expect "arcade" style controls. 2. The onscreen control sticks are just indicators! They are made small so they do not obscure the screen. *** You do not need to keep your fingers on them *** 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. We suggest selecting beginner settings at first few days before you can comfortably progress further.

About

RC Helicopter AR

Experience realistic RC helicopter flight within your own space using augmented reality. Simply place a virtual helipad on any surface and spawn a variety of helicopters to control with intuitive on-screen buttons. Enjoy mini-games and multiplayer modes for enhanced fun.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality with Markerless Tracking
  • 21 unique helicopters and quadcopters
  • Realistic animations and controls
  • 3 mini-game modes
  • Multiplayer Mode (Beta)
  • LAN multiplayer support
Features
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Lets you control a realistic RC helicopter right in your home. Just point the helipad onto a surface or floor and press "Spawn helicopter" to play. FEATURES ▶ 20 unique Helicopters and one quadcopter to play with ▶ Realistic animation ▶ Easy and intuitive controls ▶ Game mode with 3 mini-games

Screenshots

Absolute RC Heli Simulator4 screens
RC Helicopter AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RC Helicopter AR at Free against Absolute RC Heli Simulator's $2.99. RC Helicopter AR also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). Absolute RC Heli Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 43 months). On device support and iOS requirement 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

RC Helicopter AR is free to download; Absolute RC Heli Simulator costs $2.99 up front. Absolute RC Heli Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. RC Helicopter AR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RC Helicopter AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absolute RC Heli Simulator has 35 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute RC Heli Simulator ships an update every 2 months, RC Helicopter AR every 43 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Absolute RC Heli Simulator versus RC Helicopter AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC Heli SimulatorRC Helicopter AR
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (35 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 43 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#64 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB254 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCG V S S Pavan Kumar

Customer experience

Absolute RC Heli Simulator

All ratings35 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews177 reviews
Positive52.5%
Neutral15.3%
Negative32.2%

RC Helicopter AR

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Absolute RC Heli Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Helicopters not loading
  • Frequent crashes
  • Purchases not restoring
  • Controls not working as expected

Requested features

6 requests
  • More helicopter models
  • Customizable controls
  • Zoom feature
  • Wind and weather conditions
  • Planes and other vehicles
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  • Ability to use external controllers

RC Helicopter AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Absolute RC Heli Simulator

One-time10
  • AH-64 Apache$2.99
  • Bell 222 Airwolf$2.99
  • TRex 500$2.99
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  • TRex 700 N$2.99
  • Bell 47$2.99
  • Hughes 500$2.99
  • Blast 450 3D$2.99
  • A10 Warthog$2.99
  • F15 Eagle$2.99
  • Airbus A380 EDF$2.99
None

RC Helicopter AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absolute RC Heli Simulator free?
Absolute RC Heli Simulator costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RC Helicopter AR free?
RC Helicopter AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Heli Simulator or RC Helicopter AR?
RC Helicopter AR is rated higher. Absolute RC Heli Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while RC Helicopter AR averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Heli Simulator or RC Helicopter AR have ads?
RC Helicopter AR shows ads; Absolute RC Heli Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Heli Simulator or RC Helicopter AR?
Absolute RC Heli Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and RC Helicopter AR every 43 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Heli Simulator was updated on November 7, 2026 and RC Helicopter AR on November 2, 2026.

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