Comparison

Absolute RC Plane Simulator vs ParaglidingXC V2

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

Head to head
About

Absolute RC Plane Simulator

Master the skies with a realistic flight simulator for radio-controlled aircraft. Practice maneuvers and improve your flying skills without the risk of costly crashes. Enjoy a variety of models and environments, with options to expand your collection.

Highlights
  • Realistic RC plane physics
  • Learn to fly RC models
  • Improve flying skills
  • Variety of included models
  • Multiple landscape environments
  • Option to purchase extra models
  • Includes bonus helicopters, boats, and cars
Features
Currently charting
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This Professional RC Simulator is a must have for anyone flying RC. The models fly like real RC planes, and can be used to learn to fly and to improve your flying. A lot of fun for not much money! Any plane crash cost many times more, and you will be able to fly in the sim no matter what is the weather outside! Get 12 models and 3 landscapes with this value pack edition of our Absolute RC Plane 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 helicopters, RC boats and RC cars. The following models are included: Planes: Advantage (Trainer) Aquila Low Wing Sport Model AT-6 Harvard (Low Wing Intermediate) P-51 Mustang (War bird scale - Intermediate-Advanced) A-10 Warthog (Electric fan scale - Advanced) Helicopter and Drones: Model CX Coaxial Helicopter Bell 47 Scale Model Racing Drone Quadcopter Boats and Cars Rebel Boat Easy Cat Catamaran Rage 2WD Car Lego Car Included free landscapes in this version: : Osage Park Tangamanga Island Fliers Please try our full featured professional RC flight simulator ClearView for PC here: http://rcflightsim.com - see the video of ClearView bellow. 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. 3. iPad 1 users should not purchase extra landscapes, due to lack of memory. Getting extra planes is OK.

About

ParaglidingXC V2

Experience realistic paragliding with dynamic weather and wind effects. Navigate courses by flying through waypoints and compete globally for the best flight times. Enjoy offline play and helpful flight assistance.

Highlights
  • Dynamic weather effects
  • Waypoint navigation
  • Global high scores
  • Flight assistant option
  • Fast forward mode
  • Offline playable
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Use thermals and dynamic wind to fly around the given course. You have to fly through all given waypoints to get to the finish line. Compare your flight time against thousands of other players around the world with the ingame hiscore. What you get: - Dynamic weathereffects (winddirection/-strength, different thermal quality, moving sun, ...) - Flightassistant option, if you can't finish a mission - Fast forward mode for you impatient people ;-) - Autosave mode - No Ads, offline playable, no subscription needed! - Fully localized, German & English

Screenshots

Absolute RC Plane Simulator4 screens
ParaglidingXC V24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Absolute RC Plane Simulator at 4.5 against ParaglidingXC V2's 3.3. Absolute RC Plane Simulator also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 3) and chart position (#166 vs unranked). ParaglidingXC V2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (86% vs 54%). On update cadence, ads 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

Absolute RC Plane Simulator costs $2.99 and ParaglidingXC V2 $3.99 up front. Absolute RC Plane Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. ParaglidingXC V2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Absolute RC Plane Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absolute RC Plane Simulator has 123 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Absolute RC Plane Simulator's written reviews are positive against 86% of ParaglidingXC V2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute RC Plane Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, ParaglidingXC V2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Absolute RC Plane Simulator versus ParaglidingXC V2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC Plane SimulatorParaglidingXC V2
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.5 (123 ratings) — better3.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#166 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB262 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCMarc Stachel

Customer experience

Absolute RC Plane Simulator

All ratings122 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral4.1%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews179 reviews
Positive53.6%
Neutral14.5%
Negative31.8%

ParaglidingXC V2

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

Bugs and requests

Absolute RC Plane Simulator

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Crashes on startup
  • Planes disappear after update
  • Undercarriage issues
  • F-15 model broken
  • Trim/CG problems
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  • Herky jerky performance

Requested features

11 requests
  • More planes
  • More fields/scenery
  • Flaps
  • Retractable landing gear
  • More nitro planes
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  • Customizable controls
  • Adjustable trim
  • Ability to see/move camera view
  • Plane breakup on crash
  • Multiplayer mode
  • FPV mode

ParaglidingXC V2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Absolute RC Plane Simulator

One-time12
  • Vacca Valley RC Club$2.99
  • Sky Surfer$2.99
  • Piper Cub$2.99
Show 9 more
  • AH-64 Apache$2.99
  • Cesna Skyline$2.99
  • Montana 3D$2.99
  • Frendly Rigger$2.99
  • Airbus A380 EDF$2.99
  • F15 Eagle$2.99
  • B-25 Mitchell$2.99
  • P-38 Lighting$2.99
  • F16 Thunderbird$2.99
None

ParaglidingXC V2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absolute RC Plane Simulator free?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is ParaglidingXC V2 free?
ParaglidingXC V2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Plane Simulator or ParaglidingXC V2?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Plane Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while ParaglidingXC V2 averages 3.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Plane Simulator or ParaglidingXC V2 have ads?
Neither Absolute RC Plane Simulator nor ParaglidingXC V2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Plane Simulator or ParaglidingXC V2?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and ParaglidingXC V2 every 2 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Plane Simulator was updated on October 29, 2026 and ParaglidingXC V2 on October 30, 2026.

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