Comparison

Absolute RC Heli Sim vs Helicopter Simulator 2018

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 Sim

Master RC helicopter and drone piloting with a highly realistic simulator. Practice flying various models, including boats and cars, without the risk of crashing real equipment. Save money and frustration while learning to fly in any weather.

Highlights
  • Realistic flight behavior
  • Wide range of RC models
  • Includes RC boats and cars
  • Interactive landing objects
  • Pilot and follow cameras
  • Beginner settings
Features
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Professional RC helicopter and drone simulator - a must have for anyone flying RC. We have the most realistic flight behavior on mobile phones and tablets. Our models fly just the same as real RC models, in real RC flying fields. Do not fly your real 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 models, 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 helicopters, RC planes 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 that follows the model. That is useful when you just start, so 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 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 any where 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 to select beginner settings at first few days before you can comfortably progress further.

About

Helicopter Simulator 2018

Experience realistic helicopter flight with detailed 3D models and over 360 missions. Create your own flight plans, choose weather conditions, and fly through diverse cities. Master takeoff, landing, and complex maneuvers in this immersive simulator.

Highlights
  • Realistic helicopter controls
  • Detailed 3D helicopter and airport models
  • Over 360 created missions
  • Flight planner for custom missions
  • Dynamic weather and day/night cycles
  • Multiple camera views
Features
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Master all the helicopters controls in this amazing SimCopter - Helicopter Simulator! Incredible detailed 3D models from helicopters and airports, you will be able to master all the skills you need to learn how to take off and land those amazing machines! We created many missions for you, so you can fly +360 missions already and a infinite number of missions you can create! With our flight planner tool, you are 100% under control of what to do in this flight simulator. Many cameras will give you full vision on the inside and outside of you copter! And they are pretty cool! Our flight simulator algorithm is very close to reality, so you can really experiment and enjoy how a real pilot fly a helicopter. Choose different weather conditions, and also if you flight will be during day or night! MAIN FEATURES: - 18 helicopters, free and by purchase. - 9 different cities, including New York, San Francisco, Paris. - +360 created missions - Flight Planner tool to create your own missions. - Live scenario, weather conditions and day and night. - Fly through dangerous locations! - Very accurate simulator algorithms! Have a awesome simulator experience! Download it now! Apple's Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ If you need to contact us, send an e-mail to support (at) thetisgames.com

Screenshots

Absolute RC Heli Sim4 screens
Helicopter Simulator 20184 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Absolute RC Heli Sim at 66% against Helicopter Simulator 2018's 16%. Absolute RC Heli Sim also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 34 months). Helicopter Simulator 2018's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Absolute RC Heli Sim sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Helicopter Simulator 2018 sells 13 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 Heli Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absolute RC Heli Sim has 564 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Absolute RC Heli Sim's written reviews are positive against 16% of Helicopter Simulator 2018's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute RC Heli Sim ships an update every 2 months, Helicopter Simulator 2018 every 34 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Absolute RC Heli Sim versus Helicopter Simulator 2018: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC Heli SimHelicopter Simulator 2018
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (564 ratings) — better1.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews66.4% of reviews — better16.2% of reviews
Number of ratings564 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 34 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB318 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Absolute RC Heli Sim

All ratings562 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews363 reviews
Positive66.4%
Neutral7.4%
Negative26.2%

Helicopter Simulator 2018

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews111 reviews
Positive16.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative81.1%

User reviews

Absolute RC Heli Sim

From 564 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great simulator
  • 👍 Realistic flight experience
  • ⭐ Amazing
  • 🎮 Excellent RC game
  • 👍 Helpful for learning to fly

Room to improve

  • 🤑 Paywall for models
  • 🤖 Unrealistic controls
  • 🔍 Lack of free content
  • 🔍 Ads disrupt gameplay
  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs

Helicopter Simulator 2018

From 6 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Helicopter glitch to get free helicopters
  • 👍 Good game, needs more free helicopters

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Difficult to control helicopters
  • 🔒 Most helicopters are locked behind paywalls
  • 🔋 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 👎 Poor graphics and unrealistic flight dynamics
  • 👎 Lack of tutorial or instructions on how to play

Bugs and requests

Absolute RC Heli Sim

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Frequent crashes
  • Inability to restore purchases
  • Controls become unresponsive after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create custom maps and models
  • Addition of tanks, ships, and soldiers
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More free helicopter and plane models
  • Option to adjust game volume and mute

Helicopter Simulator 2018

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Helicopters flying erratically or crashing on takeoff
  • Inability to see altitude and speed information
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Glitches with purchased helicopters not working properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free helicopters to unlock
  • Improved flight controls and responsiveness
  • Better graphics and realistic environments
  • In-depth tutorial for new players
  • Ability to customize camera views

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Absolute RC Heli Sim

One-time10
  • Twister Coast Guard$2.99
  • CH-46 Sea Knight$2.99
  • Tangamanga$2.99
Show 7 more
  • AH-64 Apache$2.99
  • Airwolf$2.99
  • Blast 450 3D$2.99
  • TRex 700 N$2.99
  • A10 Warthog$2.99
  • F15 Eagle$2.99
  • Airbus A380 EDF$2.99
13 purchases

Helicopter Simulator 2018

One-time13
  • Restore Fuel$1.99
  • Premium Club$2.99
  • Trump Sikorsky S-76$2.99
Show 10 more
  • U.F.O.$2.99
  • Boeing AH-64 Apache$4.99
  • Bell 206$4.99
  • Bell 222$4.99
  • Sikorsky MH-53$4.99
  • Bell UH-1 Iroquois$4.99
  • Bell 407$4.99
  • Boeing CH-47 Chinook$9.99
  • WingFoot Blimp$9.99
  • Unlocks all helicopters!$39.99

Questions

Is Absolute RC Heli Sim free?
Absolute RC Heli Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Helicopter Simulator 2018 free?
Helicopter Simulator 2018 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Heli Sim or Helicopter Simulator 2018?
Absolute RC Heli Sim is rated higher. Absolute RC Heli Sim averages 4.4 out of 5 from 564 ratings, while Helicopter Simulator 2018 averages 1.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Heli Sim or Helicopter Simulator 2018 have ads?
Both Absolute RC Heli Sim and Helicopter Simulator 2018 show ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Heli Sim or Helicopter Simulator 2018?
Absolute RC Heli Sim ships an update every 2 months, and Helicopter Simulator 2018 every 34 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Heli Sim was updated on October 28, 2026 and Helicopter Simulator 2018 on October 22, 2026.

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