Comparison

Absolute RC Simulator vs SawStop

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

SawStop

Test your reflexes against a simulated safety system that stops a spinning blade in milliseconds. Build your ideal saw configuration and locate nearby dealers.

Highlights
  • Simulated safety system challenge
  • High score tracking
  • Customizable saw builder
  • Dealer locator
  • Adjustable test time
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Are you faster than a SawStop saw? The maker of the World’s Safest Table Saw (and North America’s #1 table saw) is throwing down a challenge. Their patented safety system stops a spinning blade on contact with skin in less than 5 milliseconds. Can you beat their time? Accept the challenge today! Use the App to build your perfect saw and find your nearest dealer. App Tips: To reset the high scores, go to the Settings App > SawStop on your device and flip the toggle button. The next time the SawStop App launches, the scores will be cleared and the Settings toggle will be reset. If you would like a shorter timed test, toggle the “Use Long Test Time” switch in the Settings App.

Screenshots

Absolute RC Simulator4 screens
SawStop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SawStop at none against Absolute RC Simulator's 10. SawStop also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Absolute RC Simulator's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and review sentiment (75% vs 50%). On price, rating 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Absolute RC Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Absolute RC Simulator has 5.4K ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of SawStop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute RC Simulator ships an update monthly, SawStop every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Absolute RC Simulator versus SawStop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC SimulatorSawStop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.4K ratings) — better4.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews75.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.4K — better3
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCSawStop, LLC

Customer experience

Absolute RC Simulator

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

SawStop

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

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

SawStop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

SawStop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absolute RC Simulator free?
Absolute RC Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SawStop free?
SawStop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Simulator or SawStop?
Absolute RC Simulator is rated higher. Absolute RC Simulator averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while SawStop averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Simulator or SawStop have ads?
Absolute RC Simulator shows ads; SawStop does not.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Simulator or SawStop?
Absolute RC Simulator ships an update monthly, and SawStop every 7 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Simulator was updated on September 25, 2026 and SawStop on June 11, 2026.

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