# Planes Run vs Fly Challenge

The clearest difference is rating: Fly Challenge at 4.2 against Planes Run's 3.5. Fly Challenge also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (27% vs 12%). Planes Run's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planes Run sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Fly Challenge sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fly Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of Planes Run's written reviews are positive against 27% of Fly Challenge's.

Planes Run ships an update every 29 months, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Planes Run | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-run/id648189218/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 100 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | **26.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 51 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Makeover Mania Story Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/823741368) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Planes Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-run/id648189218)

Guide a small airplane through a cloud-filled sky by tapping to make it jump. Dodge obstacles like birds and other aircraft to achieve the highest score possible. Test your reflexes and see how far you can fly without falling.

**Highlights:** Tap to jump, Cloud hopping, Avoid birds, Dodge airplanes, High score tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 10 Lives for Every Run | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |


### Fly Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864)

Build and race custom airplanes in this high-flying simulator. Master speed, customize parts, and perform extreme landings to become the top pilot. Experience thrilling aerial races and progress to advanced aircraft.

**Highlights:** Build and customize airplanes, Compete in high-speed races, Master extreme landings, Merge plane parts for speed, Earn money and expand fleet, Realistic flight simulation

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Massive Earning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Rain | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads one time offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Special Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and relaxing game
- 💡 Great for travel
- 🚀 Easy to dominate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Impossible volcano/lava level
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔋 Too many ads

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible ceiling on volcano/lava level
- Plane gets stuck and can't progress
- Game progress gets lost or reset

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix the impossible volcano/lava level
- Reduce the number of ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Planes Run free?

Planes Run is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fly Challenge free?

Fly Challenge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Planes Run or Fly Challenge?

Fly Challenge is rated higher. Planes Run averages 3.5 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Fly Challenge averages 4.2 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Planes Run or Fly Challenge have ads?

Fly Challenge shows ads; Planes Run does not.

### Which is updated more often, Planes Run or Fly Challenge?

Planes Run ships an update every 29 months, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Planes Run was updated on October 16, 2026 and Fly Challenge on October 18, 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.*