Comparison

RCS vs Approach Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RCS

Experience realistic military flight combat with modern fighter jets. Master takeoffs, landings, and engage in intense air-to-air and air-to-ground battles across global locations. Create custom missions and compete in real-time multiplayer.

Highlights
  • Pilot modern fighter jets
  • Realistic flight physics
  • Air-to-air and air-to-ground combat
  • Global airports and airbases
  • Interactive tutorials
  • Mission editor
  • Real-time multiplayer
Features
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RCS: Real Combat Simulator – Rule the Skies! The Ultimate Military Flight Combat Experience on Mobile Take control in the most advanced military flight simulator: pilot legendary fighter jets, engage in epic dogfights, master air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, and prove your skill as an elite combat pilot. Fly and Fight Anywhere in the World! -Master takeoffs, landings, and full combat missions -Pilot state-of-the-art jets with realistic avionics and detailed cockpits -Access thousands of global airports and military airbases -Train with interactive tutorials and sharpen your combat skills Realistic Fighter Jets: Fly faithfully recreated aircraft with dynamic cockpits, authentic flight physics, and full weapons systems -A-10C Thunderbolt II – The armored close-air-support powerhouse, featuring the GAU-8 Avenger cannon and precision strike capability. -F/A-18 Super Hornet – A versatile carrier-based multirole jet with advanced avionics and a wide weapons loadout, perfect for dogfighting and precision strikes. -M-346FA Master – A modern, agile fighter-trainer equipped with digital displays and advanced sensors. -F-16C Fighting Falcon – The iconic multirole fighter, prized for its speed, agility, and versatility. Equipped with advanced radar, fly-by-wire controls, and a wide array of precision air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. More aircraft coming soon! Immersive Combat Features: -Global battle zones with real-world weather and time-of-day effects -Advanced radar and targeting systems for air and ground threats -Full arsenal of missiles, bombs, cannons, and countermeasures -High-speed maneuvers and satellite-based terrain Mission Editor & Multiplayer: -Create custom missions: set objectives, control weather, and define enemy AI -Build your own lobbies, design scenarios, and fly missions together in real-time multiplayer -Choose Your Battlefield – Select from realistic global locations and military airbases. -Share your creations and relive your best battles with advanced replay tools Personalize Your Experience: -Customize your jet with authentic liveries and camo patterns -Capture cinematic dogfights with advanced in-game cameras -Share your combat highlights with the RCS community An internet connection is required for full simulation and multiplayer features. Some features may require a subscription. Download now the ultimate military flight simulator! Fly modern fighter jets, join intense air combat missions, and dominate the skies in RCS: Real Combat Simulator. TERMS OF USE: https://www.rortos.com/terms-of-use/ Support: rcs@rortos.com

About

Approach Control

Experience a realistic air traffic control simulation with genuine ATC procedures and pilot voice recordings. Make critical decisions under pressure, manage traffic across 10 unique sectors, and test your skills with challenging scenarios. Includes training modules and career tracking.

Highlights
  • Realistic radar simulation
  • Genuine ATC procedures
  • Actual pilot voice recordings
  • 10 unique approach sectors
  • 10 ATC challenges
  • In-built training modules
  • Career statistics and trophy case
Features
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Work real approach radar. Make real decisions. Feel the pressure. Approach Control: Remastered is a highly realistic air traffic control simulation designed by real-world air traffic controllers. It delivers an authentic radar-control experience using genuine ATC procedures and actual pilot voice recordings. It's a game, but it feels very real. The radar behaves exactly like real approach control radar, including a true 3-second sweep used by professional controllers, plus actual ICAO separation and wake turbulence standards. Every element is designed to replicate how controllers scan, think, and manage traffic in real time, all within a clean, intuitive interface built for mobile. Control traffic in 10 unique approach sectors, each with its own localizer configuration and arrival entry points. Put your skills to the test with 10 ATC challenges that demand precision, planning, and calm decision-making under pressure. Train Like a Controller. New to air traffic control? Built-in Ground School and guided on-the-job training teach you the fundamentals step-by-step, preparing you for increasingly complex traffic scenarios. Track Your Career. Career statistics and a trophy case track your progress, performance, and long-term achievements as an approach controller. If you love flight simulation, try an air traffic control simulation. Approach Control: Remastered delivers one of the most authentic ATC experiences available on mobile.

Screenshots

RCS4 screens
Approach Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Approach Control at Free against RCS's $0.99. Approach Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RCS's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (53% vs 36%). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Approach Control is free to download; RCS costs $0.99 up front. RCS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Approach Control sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RCS holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RCS has 94 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of RCS's written reviews are positive against 36% of Approach Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
RCS versus Approach Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRCSApproach Control
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (94 ratings) — better2.9 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings94 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size648 MB174 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRORTOS SRLBig Fat Simulations Inc.

Customer experience

RCS

All ratings93 ratings
Positive77.4%
Neutral4.3%
Negative18.3%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral11.3%
Negative35.5%

Approach Control

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

Bugs and requests

RCS

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Multiplayer is hard to play
  • Constant crashing and freezing issues

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add camera views for launched weapons
  • Add a camera view for the target
  • Add a padlock camera view
  • Add the ability to eject from the airplane
  • Add flyable bombers
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  • Add aerial refueling
  • Add G-force effects
  • Add live traffic in single player mode
  • Add vehicles unique to fighter jet support
  • Add the ability to customize pilot appearance
  • Add more free planes

Approach Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

RCS

Subscriptions3
  • RCS Pro (1 month)$5.991 Month
  • RCS Pro (6 months)$29.996 Months
  • RCS Pro (1 year)$39.991 Year
9 purchases

Approach Control

One-time9
  • Advanced$1.99
  • Ninja$1.99
  • Approach Control: Remastered$1.99
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  • Cornered$1.99
  • Insanity$1.99
  • Windy$1.99
  • Pandemonium$1.99
  • Gridlock$1.99
  • Full Unlock$14.99

Questions

Is RCS free?
RCS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Approach Control free?
Approach Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RCS or Approach Control?
RCS is rated higher. RCS averages 4.1 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Approach Control averages 2.9 from 9 ratings.
Do RCS or Approach Control have ads?
Neither RCS nor Approach Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RCS or Approach Control?
RCS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Approach Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, RCS was updated on November 4, 2026 and Approach Control on November 3, 2026.

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