Comparison

Absolute RC Heli Simulator vs Helicopter Simulator 2026

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

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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

Helicopter Simulator 2026

Experience realistic helicopter flight in virtual reality. Learn to pilot various helicopters, master instruments, and complete challenging rescue missions in diverse mountain environments. Enjoy detailed cockpits, advanced physics, and immersive landscapes.

Highlights
  • Realistic VR flight simulation
  • Detailed helicopter cockpits
  • Interactive flight instruments
  • Challenging rescue missions
  • Advanced physics engine
  • Diverse mountain landscapes
  • Weather condition simulation
Features
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Our passion for flying and the incredible experience of virtual reality are together in this great flight simulator! Learn to fly rescue helicopter in the mountains! Test your skills in controlling this machine in the most adverse conditions that nature presents us with. Helicopter Simulator 2026 SimCopter brings a super detailed mountain scenery, with power plants, cable cars, power lines, hospitals, airports and much more! You will be impressed! Learn, hone and master all the instruments and controls of a real helicopter! Follow the tutorials to turn the aircraft on and off, learn to use ropes and flares and apply your knowledge in missions based on real situations! We created a helicopter based on real life. The sequence of turning on and handling must be strictly followed, with the risk of the helicopter gets stuck. But that's ok! That's why there are flight simulators to train your skills and get better and more proficient. • Pay attention to your RPM and altitude at all times. You will find that flying a helicopter is much cooler and more challenging than you ever imagined. • Fly too high, close to the operational ceiling or if you fly too close to the mountain walls you will notice changes in the aircraft's behavior. We care a lot about physics and everything a real-life pilot faces when performing mountain rescues. Test and Hone Your Flight • Weather – choose the weather conditions of your flight and challenge yourself even more by flying in storms and with little visibility. • Aerodynamic Control and Ambient Perception - Flying at high altitudes and sweeping over the mountains will separate good pilots from apprentices. Rescues will be needed in the mountains and these skills are imperative! Physics, the "state-of-the-art" • All helicopter control surfaces interact and are impacted by physics throughout the flight, bringing unprecedented flight reality! And using your virtual reality headset you will be immersed in a truly incredible experience! • Weather, wind, altitude, speed, and attitude of the helicopter will be felt. During missions, you will have to transport passengers, cargo, and even trees using the external rope attached to your skis. Complete control of the helicopter will be very important! Helicopter Simulator 2026 SimCopter: If you want to have the best virtual reality experience of your life, it's here! MAIN FEATURES • Incredibly Detailed cockpit and models. • Interact with 100% of flight instruments - Easy and Expert controls. Made for everyone to play! • A Machine Gun for military missions. • Miles and miles of snow mountains, lakes, desert, and wonderful landscapes. • 26 advanced missions • Free flight and hours of aircraft piloting and learning. • Living scenery, with cable cars, animals, and characters, as VIPs and employees on an oil rig and power plant. • two awesome scenarios: Lake and Desert Helicopter Simulator 2026 SimCopter was developed by aviation enthusiasts who accepted the challenge of bringing the best experience to life! Contact us: support (at) thetisgames.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Absolute RC Heli Simulator4 screens
Helicopter Simulator 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Helicopter Simulator 2026 at Free against Absolute RC Heli Simulator's $2.99. Helicopter Simulator 2026 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Absolute RC Heli Simulator's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 3.1) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Helicopter Simulator 2026 is free to download; Absolute RC Heli Simulator costs $2.99 up front. Absolute RC Heli Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Helicopter Simulator 2026 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Absolute RC Heli Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Absolute RC Heli Simulator's written reviews are positive against 40% of Helicopter Simulator 2026's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute RC Heli Simulator ships an update every 2 months, Helicopter Simulator 2026 weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Absolute RC Heli Simulator versus Helicopter Simulator 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC Heli SimulatorHelicopter Simulator 2026
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (35 ratings) — better3.1 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews52.5% of reviews — better39.5% of reviews
Number of ratings35 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#53 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB568 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Absolute RC Heli Simulator

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

Helicopter Simulator 2026

All ratings32 ratings
Positive40.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative43.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral16.3%
Negative44.2%

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

Helicopter Simulator 2026

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
10 purchases

Helicopter Simulator 2026

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Club Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Club Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time8
  • U.F.O.$2.99
  • Trump Sikorsky S-76$2.99
  • Boeing AH-64 Apache$4.99
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  • Bell 407$4.99
  • Sikorsky MH-53$4.99
  • Bell AH-1Z Viper$4.99
  • McDonnell Douglas 500$4.99
  • Boeing CH-47 Chinook$9.99

Questions

Is Absolute RC Heli Simulator free?
Absolute RC Heli Simulator costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Helicopter Simulator 2026 free?
Helicopter Simulator 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Heli Simulator or Helicopter Simulator 2026?
Absolute RC Heli Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Heli Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Helicopter Simulator 2026 averages 3.1 from 34 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Heli Simulator or Helicopter Simulator 2026 have ads?
Helicopter Simulator 2026 shows ads; Absolute RC Heli Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Heli Simulator or Helicopter Simulator 2026?
Absolute RC Heli Simulator ships an update every 2 months, and Helicopter Simulator 2026 weekly. Most recently, Absolute RC Heli Simulator was updated on November 7, 2026 and Helicopter Simulator 2026 on November 3, 2026.

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