# Absolute RC Simulator vs Drive Surf Simulator

The clearest difference is rating: Absolute RC Simulator at 4.5 against Drive Surf Simulator's 1.0. Absolute RC Simulator also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 2). Drive Surf Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Absolute RC Simulator sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Drive Surf Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Absolute RC Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absolute RC Simulator has 5.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Absolute RC Simulator | Drive Surf Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-surf-simulator/id1205364760/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 75.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 150 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Happy Bytes LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/509114226) | [Alina Sapolgina](https://appshunter.io/developer/1145295963) |

## What reviewers say

### Absolute RC Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/absolute-rc-simulator/id534915930)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tangamanga | $2.99 | one-time |
| A10 Warthog | $2.99 | one-time |
| P51 Mustang | $2.99 | one-time |
| AH-64 Apache | $2.99 | one-time |
| Friendly Rigger | $2.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380 EDF | $2.99 | one-time |
| F15 Eagle | $2.99 | one-time |
| F16 Thunderbird | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Plane Models | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Restore purchases not working
- Glitches with certain plane models
- Inconsistent control responsiveness

**Requested features**

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


### Drive Surf Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drive-surf-simulator/id1205364760)

Experience the thrill of surfing from a first-person perspective in this water simulation game. Navigate waves, avoid obstacles, and upgrade your watercraft to become the ultimate surfer. Enjoy an endless gaming experience with a shop system for enhancements.

**Highlights:** First-person view, 3D sea and ships, Endless gameplay, Shop system for upgrades, Obstacle avoidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Absolute RC Simulator free?

Absolute RC Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drive Surf Simulator free?

Drive Surf Simulator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Simulator or Drive Surf Simulator?

Absolute RC Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Drive Surf Simulator averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Absolute RC Simulator or Drive Surf Simulator have ads?

Absolute RC Simulator shows ads; Drive Surf Simulator does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*