Comparison

Absolute RC Simulator vs In

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 Simulator

Master RC flying with a realistic simulator. Practice with a wide variety of planes, helicopters, drones, boats, and cars without the risk of damaging real models. Save money and frustration while learning to fly in any weather.

Highlights
  • Realistic RC model behavior
  • Wide range of RC planes and helicopters
  • Includes RC boats and cars
  • Interactive landing objects
  • Multiple camera views
  • Intelligent Auto Pilot
Features
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Professional RC flight simulator - a must have for anyone flying RC. Probably the most realistic behavior on mobile phones and tablets. Our models fly the same as real RC models, in real RC flying fields. Do not fly your real RC 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 planes and helicopters, 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 planes, RC helicopters 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, and pilot view camera. That is very useful when you are learnings because 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 is not easy. 2. The onscreen control sticks are just indicators! They are made small so they do not obscure the screen. 3. 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. You do not need to keep your fingers on them. The program includes intelligent Auto Pilot that can help you with some or all of the controls. Please use it initially the get a feel of flying and progress faster. We suggest to select beginner settings at first few days before you can comfortably progress further. Have fun and keep flying!

About

In

Enhance your mobile flight simulation with realistic co-pilot voice callouts and automated warnings. This add-on provides takeoff, speed, and configuration confirmations, along with advanced GPWS alerts and runway advisories for a more immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Co-pilot voice callouts
  • Takeoff and speed warnings
  • Flap and gear confirmations
  • Automated GPWS warnings
  • Runway awareness advisories
  • Passenger announcements (IAP)
  • Simplified VNAV system (IAP)
Features
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Add a whole new dimension of realism to your Infinite Flight experience with this polished, third-party add-on to Infinite Flight, the best mobile flight sim on the App Store! Hear over 30 co-pilot voice samples during your flight, whether it's takeoff callouts like "V₁", "Rotate!", or "Positive Rate", or whether it's warnings when speed limits are being approached, or confirmation callouts when setting flaps or gear settings. In-Flight Assistant is NOT a flight simulator itself but rather requires Infinite Flight to provide voice callouts and realistic automated warnings for your flights. Check out a 7-minute video of the app in action at: http://www.inflightassistant.info ==================== HOW IT WORKS Start In-Flight Assistant, then launch Infinite Flight on the same device - you'll hear a confirmation that In-Flight Assistant is connected. It will now be watching your flight and provide the callouts as you configured them within the app. It's that simple! ==================== CO-PILOT CALLOUTS The following callouts are provided: • "80 knots" • "V₁" • "V₂" • "Rotate" • "Positive Rate" • "Let's watch our speed, captain" warning when taxiing or flying too fast • "Gear up/down" confirmation • "Flaps at XXX degrees" / "Flaps Final" confirmations • Spoiler status • 4 voices, including Mark 'Skyhawk Heavy' Denton! • Autofill feature for v-speeds (NEW) ============= PASSENGER ANNOUNCEMENTS (IN-APP PURCHASE) * Welcome aboard announcement * Arm doors for departure & cross-check * Safety briefing * Flight attendants, take seats for takeoff (when turning on strobes) * "You may move about the cabin now, etc." * Descent beginning * Welcome post-landing ============= RUNWAY AWARENESS AND ADVISORY SYSTEM (IN-APP PURCHASE) * "APPROACHING RUNWAY 12R", "ON RUNWAY 12R" * "CAUTION TAXIWAY" * "FLAPS FLAPS" * "UNSTABLE UNSTABLE" * "TOO HIGH TOO HIGH" * "TOO FAST TOO FAST" * Many more.. ==================== AUTOMATED GPWS WARNINGS, FLIGHT ALERTS, SIMPLE VNAV (IN-APP PURCHASE) Experience fully-featured GPWS warning callouts such as "TOO LOW, GEAR", "SINK RATE", or "PULL UP!" - in accordance with the specification of the real-world Honeywell MK VI GPWS system - with all 6 modes supported, including turboprop alternative settings (automatically detected), Steep Approach Bias, Flap Override settings, and more. (NEW) Also provides a waypoint proximity alert system and a simplified "VNAV" system where you can set altitudes and speeds you want the autopilot to have per waypoint! The following callouts are provided: • Autopilot disconnect warning sound (Airbus / Boeing) • "GLIDESLOPE" both quiet and loud, depending on how low you are • "SINKRATE" • "PULL UP! PULL UP!" • "TERRAIN! TERRAIN!" • "DON'T SINK" • "TOO LOW, TERRAIN" • "TOO LOW, GEAR" • "TOO LOW, FLAPS" • "APPROACHING MINIMUMS" • "MINIMUMS" or "MINIMUMS, MINIMUMS" (configurable) • "BANK ANGLE" based on aircraft type, altitude, speed, autopilot setting, etc. • "RETARD, RETARD" when landing in an Airbus ============= VOICE COMMANDS (IN-APP PURCHASE) Using a headset mic, use voice commands to control many of the airplane's systems! Once it is set up, In-Flight Assistant will be listening for your voice to say things like "gear up", "set heading 2-3-0", and much more, and your co-pilot will set the autopilot settings for you! IMPORTANT A headset and a quiet environment is recommended for best accuracy. The stronger your non-American accent, the less accurate the recognition may work. ==================== THANKS Huge thanks to the entire Infinite Flight community for their amazing support, as well as Laura & Infinite Flight for providing an awesome API that makes apps like this one possible. Additional thanks to Cam (maker of LiveFlight) for his open-source API examples. Thanks to Jan (www.helpathand.nl) for his audio engineering assistance! ==================== FINE PRINT In-Flight Assistant is not affiliated with Infinite Flight.

Screenshots

Absolute RC Simulator4 screens
In4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Absolute RC Simulator at Free against In's $4.99. Absolute RC Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 131). In's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#44 vs unranked). On in-app purchases, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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 Simulator is free to download; In costs $4.99 up front. Absolute RC Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and In sells 4 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 Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absolute RC Simulator has 5.4K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Absolute RC Simulator's written reviews are positive against 67% of In's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute RC Simulator ships an update monthly, In every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Absolute RC Simulator versus In: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC SimulatorIn
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better4.1 (131 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better67.1% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better131
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#44 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB133 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCJohn Goering

Customer experience

Absolute RC Simulator

All ratings5,400 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews619 reviews
Positive75.3%
Neutral6.3%
Negative18.4%

In

All ratings131 ratings
Positive75.6%
Neutral8.4%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews149 reviews
Positive67.1%
Neutral14.8%
Negative18.1%

User reviews

Absolute RC Simulator

From 5.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Realistic simulation
  • 🚀 Accurate flight dynamics
  • 👍 Great for learning RC flying
  • 👍 Smooth controls
  • 👍 Variety of vehicles (planes, helicopters, cars, boats)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Many vehicles/planes require purchase
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Limited free content
  • 🔍 Lack of free planes/vehicles
  • 📢 Frequent ads

In

From 131 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Best GPWS callouts & everything else
  • 👍 Great app for flight simmers
  • 🚀 Increased realism
  • 👍 Awesome app!
  • 👍 Highly improved realism in Infinite Flight

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive add-ons
  • 🐛 Flaps call issue in IOS
  • 🐛 Audio issues
  • 💰 TO EXPENSIVE
  • 🐛 Crashes

Bugs and requests

Absolute RC Simulator

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Restore purchases not working
  • Glitches with certain plane models
  • Inconsistent control responsiveness

Requested features

5 requests
  • More free planes and vehicles
  • Ability to earn planes/vehicles through gameplay
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More varied environments and maps
  • Improved graphics and physics

In

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Passenger pack doesn't recognize when on the runway
  • Cannot restore in-app purchases
  • Voice commands not working
  • Continuous flaps callout repetition after update

Requested features

8 requests
  • More Landing Comments from FO
  • TCAS
  • Customizable in-flight announcements
  • Takeoff thrust set, indication's normal
  • Meal service announcement for long haul flights
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  • German or Spanish flight attendant voices
  • V Ref speeds
  • Airline-specific flight attendant voices and safety videos

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Absolute RC Simulator

One-time10
  • Tangamanga$2.99
  • A10 Warthog$2.99
  • P51 Mustang$2.99
Show 7 more
  • AH-64 Apache$2.99
  • Friendly Rigger$2.99
  • Airbus A380 EDF$2.99
  • F15 Eagle$2.99
  • F16 Thunderbird$2.99
  • Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet$2.99
  • All Plane Models$19.99
4 purchases

In

One-time4
  • Voice Commands$4.99
  • GPWS Warnings$4.99
  • Passenger Announcements$4.99
Show 1 more
  • RAAS - Runway Advisory System$4.99

Questions

Is Absolute RC Simulator free?
Absolute RC Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is In free?
In costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Simulator or In?
Absolute RC Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while In averages 4.1 from 131 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Simulator or In have ads?
Absolute RC Simulator shows ads; In does not.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Simulator or In?
Absolute RC Simulator ships an update monthly, and In every 3 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Simulator was updated on September 25, 2026 and In on September 21, 2026.

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