Comparison

Absolute RC Plane Simulator vs Electric RC Sim

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
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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

Electric RC Sim

Experience the thrill of RC plane flying from your device. This simulator offers realistic physics and graphics to help you learn, practice, or simply enjoy flying various aircraft in different environments. It's a safe and cost-effective way to master aerial maneuvers.

Highlights
  • Realistic flight physics
  • Multiple aircraft types (drones, trainers, aerobatic planes, jets)
  • Various flying environments with wind conditions
  • Intelligent camera views and zoom
  • Optional advanced controller with custom settings
  • Detailed flight dynamics model
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Experience all the fun and excitement of RC plane flying without leaving your chair! Electric RC Sim is a flight simulator for radio controlled aircraft. Fast startup plus realistic physics and graphics make it a pleasure to fly. Use it to learn to fly (I did!), hone your skills, or just have fun flying around. Learning to fly an RC plane takes practice, and Electric RC Sim can help you learn much faster. If (when) you crash, just press the reset button and you're flying again. There's no need to fuss with building, repairing, or waiting for a calm day, saving you time and money. Includes: * two drones: simulates 4 motors, 3 axis gyro, PID controllers. Practice flips! * all my favourite aircraft: two trainers, a slow flyer, an aerobatic plane and a flying wing * aerobatic plane: learn to perform moves such as knife edging, snap rolls, ground loops * P-51 for some scale flying fun * ducted fan jet with massive control surfaces: crazy fast and crazy fun. Do flat spins like Maverick! * control line plane: great for learning control basics * "antigravity" trainer: have fun while learning the controls without having to worry about gravity * four different flying fields, each with different wind conditions * handy help guide for beginner pilots Features: * detailed nonlinear nonstationary flight dynamics model * photorealistic graphics * intelligent camera view and zoom helps improve sense of space and speed of your plane * landscape and portrait view: portrait view helps with sense of altitude of your plane * works great on iPhone; looks amazing on iPad * realistic engine sounds: gotta love the sound of a screaming brushless! Advanced controller (available as an optional In-App Purchase): * set rates, expo and trim per model * access to additional drone modes: - hold: gentler for beginners - expert: a blend of acro and auto levelling - acro: sticks control turn rates - flies just like a 3d heli! To prevent accidental purchases, you can disable In-App Purchases in your device settings. Customer reviews: "I received a physical quad copter/drone as a gift, and having never been around one had issues flying it. I was hesitant to practice, fearing causing damage to the flyer or persons/animals. I found this app which allows simulated flying in a safe environment with the exact controls my particular model used. After a couple days with the app I was able to fly the real thing with confidence, and within a week was completing flips, spins, fast direction changes, and expert maneuvers. I can't recommend this program enough." "What a great training tool... Superb stall and flight control simulation. Love the wind..." "Most realistic rc sim at the moment!! ... novice to experienced will enjoy" "Portrait view is a great idea, and the camera zoom works perfectly. UI is simple and to the point..." "Once I heard the word 'flips'... Awesome" Check out "Electric RC Sim Lite" if you'd prefer to try before you buy. It features the 3 Channel trainer plane and one field. *** If you like this app, be sure to check out "RC Toybox" (iPad only). A fun game to play with your kids. ***

Screenshots

Absolute RC Plane Simulator4 screens
Electric RC Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Electric RC Sim at 89% against Absolute RC Plane Simulator's 54%. Electric RC Sim also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.0). Absolute RC Plane Simulator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 Electric RC Sim $2.99 up front. Absolute RC Plane Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and Electric RC Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Absolute RC Plane Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 62 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Absolute RC Plane Simulator's written reviews are positive against 89% of Electric RC Sim'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, Electric RC Sim every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Absolute RC Plane Simulator versus Electric RC Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC Plane SimulatorElectric RC Sim
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating4.5 (122 ratings) — better4.1 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122 — better62
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#122 — better#132
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCjetstripes.com

Customer experience

Absolute RC Plane Simulator

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

Electric RC Sim

All ratings62 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative17.7%
Written reviews184 reviews
Positive89.1%
Neutral5.4%
Negative5.4%

User reviews

Absolute RC Plane Simulator

From 122 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome!
  • 🚀 I love it
  • 👍 Lots of fun! Good flight physics
  • 🚀 BEST GAME EVER
  • 👍 Rating

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Lots of bugs
  • 💰 Expensive planes
  • 🐛 Glitchy
  • 🐛 Crashes waaaaaay too much
  • 🐛 Buggy

Electric RC Sim

From 62 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
  • 👍 Great for learning/practice
  • 💡 Helpful for RC hobbyists
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
  • 👍 Good value for money

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Some planes need trimming
  • 🐛 Quadcopter physics could be improved
  • 🔋 Occasional performance issues

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
Show 1 more
  • Herky jerky performance

Requested features

11 requests
  • More planes
  • More fields/scenery
  • Flaps
  • Retractable landing gear
  • More nitro planes
Show 6 more
  • Customizable controls
  • Adjustable trim
  • Ability to see/move camera view
  • Plane breakup on crash
  • Multiplayer mode
  • FPV mode

Electric RC Sim

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues on newer iOS versions
  • Crashes and freezes reported

Requested features

5 requests
  • More aircraft models (jets, helicopters, etc.)
  • Obstacle courses/challenges
  • First-person view (FPV) mode
  • Adjustable wind conditions
  • Altitude hold for quadcopters

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
1 purchases

Electric RC Sim

One-time1
  • Advanced Controller$1.99

Questions

Is Absolute RC Plane Simulator free?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Electric RC Sim free?
Electric RC Sim costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Plane Simulator or Electric RC Sim?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Plane Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while Electric RC Sim averages 4.1 from 62 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Plane Simulator or Electric RC Sim have ads?
Neither Absolute RC Plane Simulator nor Electric RC Sim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Plane Simulator or Electric RC Sim?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and Electric RC Sim every 6 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Plane Simulator was updated on October 17, 2026 and Electric RC Sim on October 16, 2026.
Which is more popular, Absolute RC Plane Simulator or Electric RC Sim?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator currently peaks at #122 in the App Store charts, and Electric RC Sim at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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