# Fly Challenge vs Epic Plane Evolution

The clearest difference is update cadence: Epic Plane Evolution at fortnightly against Fly Challenge's every 5 months. Epic Plane Evolution also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (174K vs 1.3K). Fly Challenge's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fly Challenge sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and Epic Plane Evolution sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Epic Plane Evolution holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Epic Plane Evolution has 174K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Fly Challenge's written reviews are positive against 32% of Epic Plane Evolution's.

Fly Challenge ships an update every 5 months, Epic Plane Evolution fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fly Challenge | Epic Plane Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews) | **[4.6 (174K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K | **174K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **32.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#2** |
| Size | 400 MB | 360 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Epic Plane Evolution

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epic-plane-evolution/id6504122823)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Free · Racing, #12 Top Grossing · Racing, #24 Top Free · Simulation, #151 Top Grossing · Simulation, #173 Top Free · Games (US App Store)

Launch your aircraft using a slingshot, then guide it through diverse terrains. Collect coins to upgrade your plane's components, enhancing performance and unlocking new capabilities. Master strategic flight control and a rewarding progression system to conquer the skies.

**Highlights:** Slingshot launch mechanics, Aircraft evolution and upgrades, Diverse environments, Strategic flight control, Rewarding progression system, Daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Status 1 Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| VIP Premium 1 Year | $99.99 | per year |
| Small Plane Tickets Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| 10 Skip'its | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Plane Tickets Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Skip'its | $4.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Plane Tickets Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Skip'its | $9.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $11.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Visually appealing
- 🚀 Smooth controls
- 💡 Variety of planes and levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy physics and glitches
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and level structure
- 🕰️ Slow progression and high upgrade costs

**Reported bugs**

- Progress and upgrades getting reset
- Planes becoming invisible
- Game freezing or crashing
- Inconsistent flight mechanics and controls

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Customization options for planes
- Endless mode or higher difficulty challenges
- Ability to replay previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fly Challenge free?

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

### Is Epic Plane Evolution free?

Epic Plane Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Fly Challenge or Epic Plane Evolution?

Epic Plane Evolution is rated higher. Fly Challenge averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Epic Plane Evolution averages 4.6 from 174K ratings.

### Do Fly Challenge or Epic Plane Evolution have ads?

Both Fly Challenge and Epic Plane Evolution show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fly Challenge or Epic Plane Evolution?

Fly Challenge ships an update every 5 months, and Epic Plane Evolution fortnightly. Most recently, Fly Challenge was updated on September 23, 2026 and Epic Plane Evolution on September 24, 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.*