# Pilot! vs New York Flight Simulator Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot! at 76% against New York Flight Simulator Pro's 33%. Pilot! also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pilot! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and New York Flight Simulator Pro sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pilot! holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pilot! has 747 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Pilot!'s written reviews are positive against 33% of New York Flight Simulator Pro's.

Pilot! ships an update every 3 months, New York Flight Simulator Pro every 34 months. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot! | New York Flight Simulator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (747 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id557658725/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-flight-simulator-pro/id1206018710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **747** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **76.0% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 357 MB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantum Design Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/419048022) | [Pro Simulators Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172408779) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot/id557658725)

Experience the thrill of piloting your own aircraft, transporting cargo and passengers between airports. This game offers a vast selection of planes for endless hours of engaging gameplay without the need for extensive flight training.

**Highlights:** Pilot your own plane, Deliver cargo and passengers, Fly between airports, 96 different planes, Engaging gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X45 Drone | $0.99 | one-time |
| Zeppelin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sea King | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock CH47 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock F22 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SR71 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 380 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 747 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Transport | $5.99 | one-time |
| Military Collection | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Relaxing gameplay
- 🔒 Variety of aircraft
- 👍 Ability to unlock planes with in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Planes disappearing or becoming invisible after purchase
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Planes randomly crashing on spawn
- 🐛 Sensitive and unresponsive controls
- 🐛 Planes going through the ground on landing

**Reported bugs**

- Planes disappearing or becoming invisible after purchase
- Frequent crashes and glitches
- Planes randomly crashing on spawn
- Planes going through the ground on landing

**Requested features**

- Add more airports and destinations
- Improve flight physics and controls
- Provide a tutorial or help guide
- Add more camera views and cockpit mode
- Improve the altimeter and other instrument readouts


### New York Flight Simulator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-flight-simulator-pro/id1206018710)

Experience realistic flight simulation over a detailed New York City. Pilot a variety of aircraft through diverse missions and customizable weather conditions. Enjoy high-performance graphics and an intuitive interface for an immersive flying adventure.

**Highlights:** 13 detailed aircraft, Over 250 missions, Highly detailed NYC scenery, Customizable weather and time, Functional cockpits and autopilot, Realistic flight physics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Departures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Embraer 175 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 70 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 75 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A319-700 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A321 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380-700 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 747 VC25 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 757-300 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔒 Realistic graphics
- 👍 Variety of planes
- 👍 Easy controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive plane purchases
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
- 👎 Limited free planes

**Reported bugs**

- Planes glitching and crashing
- Screen turning green during flight
- Controls not responding properly

**Requested features**

- More free planes to unlock
- Ability to earn planes through gameplay
- Improved autopilot functionality
- Better air traffic control integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pilot! free?

Pilot! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is New York Flight Simulator Pro free?

New York Flight Simulator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pilot! or New York Flight Simulator Pro?

Pilot! is rated higher. Pilot! averages 3.2 out of 5 from 747 ratings, while New York Flight Simulator Pro averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Pilot! or New York Flight Simulator Pro have ads?

New York Flight Simulator Pro shows ads; Pilot! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot! or New York Flight Simulator Pro?

Pilot! ships an update every 3 months, and New York Flight Simulator Pro every 34 months. Most recently, Pilot! was updated on October 21, 2026 and New York Flight Simulator Pro on October 21, 2026.

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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.*