Comparison

Absolute RC 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 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

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
Features
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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 Simulator4 screens
Electric RC Sim4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Absolute RC Simulator at Free against Electric RC Sim's $2.99. Absolute RC Simulator also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). Electric RC Sim's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). On in-app purchases, monetization model 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 Simulator is free to download; Electric RC Sim costs $2.99 up front. Absolute RC Simulator sells 10 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 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 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Absolute RC 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 Simulator ships an update monthly, Electric RC Sim every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Absolute RC Simulator versus Electric RC Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC SimulatorElectric RC Sim
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better4.1 (62 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews89.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.4K — better62
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#161 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.06.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCjetstripes.com

Customer experience

Absolute RC Simulator

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

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 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

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 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

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

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
1 purchases

Electric RC Sim

One-time1
  • Advanced Controller$1.99

Questions

Is Absolute RC Simulator free?
Absolute RC Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Electric RC Sim free?
Electric RC Sim costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Simulator or Electric RC Sim?
Absolute RC Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Electric RC Sim averages 4.1 from 62 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Simulator or Electric RC Sim have ads?
Absolute RC Simulator shows ads; Electric RC Sim does not.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Simulator or Electric RC Sim?
Absolute RC Simulator ships an update monthly, and Electric RC Sim every 6 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Simulator was updated on September 26, 2026 and Electric RC Sim on September 24, 2026.

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