Comparison

Absolute RC Plane Simulator vs QuadcopterFx Simulator

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 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

QuadcopterFx Simulator

Practice your drone piloting skills with this realistic simulator. It features first-person view, various flight modes, and adjustable settings for a true-to-life experience. Supports VR for immersive flight.

Highlights
  • Realistic physics model
  • First Person View (FPV)
  • Return Home & Position Hold
  • Course Lock & Home Lock
  • Adjustable control sensitivity
  • Google Cardboard VR support
Features
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A Quadcopter / Multirotor RC Drone simulator with First Person View (FPV), HUD, Return Home, Course Lock, Home Lock, Camera Gimbal, Acro mode, Acro 3D mode and more.. Now Google Cardboard VR is also supported for immersive flying and FPV experience. Support for Controllers Please note that this a simulator and Not a game. It is designed for RC enthusiasts to practice Flying skills. Basic Tutorial for beginner is in the above description video. Features: 1) Based on real physics Model of Quadcopter 2) Interactive selection of different cameras modes: * Eye level Camera * First Person View Camera * Stabilized Gimbal Camera * Follow Camera You can walk around while flying, looking at the quad either by dragging the middle of screen or by enabling accelerometer button on the left side in the Eye level Camera Mode.. 3) Return to Location (RTL) When on the Quad will automatically Return and Land back in its Landing Position. It will Automatically switch on when the Quad goes out of range. 4) Position Hold When ON the Quad will try to Hold its position when both control sticks are released. 5) Course Lock When ON the Forward, Backward, Left and Right will remain same regardless of orientation of Quad. e.g. Moving Right stick Forward will always make the Quad go forward in East Direction even if its pointing towards north. 6) Home Lock When ON the Forward will always be Away from you and Backwards will always be towards you regardless of Quads Orientation. 7) Heads up Display(HUD) Displaying real-time Pitch, Roll, Heading, Altitude and Speed. 8) Adjustable Control sensitivity Settings 9) Auto Stabilizing adjustable 10) Altitude Hold Switch If ON the quad will try to maintain the altitude when it was switched on. 11) Advanced Settings If enabled users can change the Total Weight, Static / Dynamic thrust, PID setting and Aerodynamic Drag values. 12) Multiple Quad / Scene Selection / Some basic Challenges for Time Pass.. 13) Multiple mode Input Support. Now it supports mode1, mode2. mode3, mode4 and accelerometers. You can change via settings page 14) Camera rotation in FPV and Gimbal camera. Click and Drag from center of screen on FPV or Gimbal camera. Double click in center to reset. 15) Dynamic Wind Wind effect will reduce when behind the building. 16) Google cardboard Support for immersive virtual reality and FPV experience. Make sure that you have a controller attached to the device because the only way you can control the quadcopter is by controller once the Cardboard VR is enabled. After enabling you have to gaze at the buttons on the UI and press the trigger button on the cardboard to click it. Once you are flying then pressing the trigger anywhere will open the settings page. You can also touch on screen anywhere to execute trigger event instead of pressing the trigger button. 17) Max Tilt Angle / Auto Stabilize Sensitivity Slider In Normal Mode the slider changes the Maximum Tilt angle setting. This settings determines the maximum roll / pitch angle the quadcopter will tilt. In Sports Mode it changes the Auto Stabilize sensitivity. The higher the settings the more force is applied to stabilize the quadcopter. 18) Acro / Acro 3d mode for expert flying Auto stabilize will not be applied in these modes. You need to be expert to fly in this mode.In 3D Mode is mode in which the Quadcopter can fly upside down also. The throttle sticks will produce reverse thrust when moved down from the center position. Enjoy Flying.. Credits: Some Arteria content is in use.

Screenshots

Absolute RC Plane Simulator4 screens
QuadcopterFx Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Absolute RC Plane Simulator at 4.5 against QuadcopterFx Simulator's 3.6. Absolute RC Plane Simulator also leads on chart position (#93 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). QuadcopterFx Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (66% vs 54%). On ratings volume, 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 QuadcopterFx Simulator $4.99 up front. Absolute RC Plane Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. QuadcopterFx Simulator 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 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 122 and 49 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Absolute RC Plane Simulator's written reviews are positive against 66% of QuadcopterFx Simulator'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, QuadcopterFx Simulator every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Absolute RC Plane Simulator versus QuadcopterFx Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC Plane SimulatorQuadcopterFx Simulator
Price$2.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (122 ratings) — better3.6 (49 ratings)
Positive reviews53.6% of reviews65.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings122 — better49
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#93 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.05.1.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCPrabhjot Singh

Customer experience

Absolute RC Plane Simulator

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

QuadcopterFx Simulator

All ratings49 ratings
Positive63.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral9.2%
Negative25.3%

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

QuadcopterFx Simulator

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

QuadcopterFx Simulator

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 QuadcopterFx Simulator free?
QuadcopterFx Simulator costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Plane Simulator or QuadcopterFx Simulator?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Plane Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 122 ratings, while QuadcopterFx Simulator averages 3.6 from 49 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Plane Simulator or QuadcopterFx Simulator have ads?
Neither Absolute RC Plane Simulator nor QuadcopterFx Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Plane Simulator or QuadcopterFx Simulator?
Absolute RC Plane Simulator ships an update every 6 weeks, and QuadcopterFx Simulator every 5 weeks. Most recently, Absolute RC Plane Simulator was updated on October 17, 2026 and QuadcopterFx Simulator on October 13, 2026.

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