Comparison

Airline Simula vs Fleet Tycoon

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

Head to head
About

Airline Simula

Manage and grow your own airline across decades of aviation history. Make strategic decisions about aircraft, routes, and finances to compete in a dynamic market. Experience the challenges of running a successful airline from 1960 to 2040.

Highlights
  • Airline management simulation
  • Strategic decision-making
  • Fleet expansion and route planning
  • Economic balance and profitability
  • AI-controlled competitor airlines
  • Decades of aviation history
Read full description

Airline Simulia is a strategy and simulation game where you take control of an airline and guide its growth across decades of aviation history. Set between 1960 and 2040, the game lets you experience the challenges of running an airline in a changing world. You will purchase aircraft, open and manage flight routes, and make strategic decisions to improve efficiency and profitability. Players compete against AI-controlled airlines in a dynamic market environment. Every decision matters, from fleet expansion to route planning, as you strive to outperform competitors and build a successful airline. Designed for fans of management and simulation games, Airline Simulia focuses on long-term strategy, economic balance, and immersive airline operations.

About

Fleet Tycoon

Manage a global shipping company, buying vessels and chartering cargo across real trade routes. Grow your fleet from a small ship to a massive armada while tracking your progress on a real-time global map.

Highlights
  • Real-time global map with animated ship tracking
  • Dynamic freight index and market data
  • 50+ world ports and 7 vessel classes
  • Ship market for buying and selling vessels
  • Detailed voyage profit and loss reports
  • Crew and regional office management
  • In-app guide in 8 languages
Features
Read full description

Fleet Tycoon puts you in the captain's chair of a global shipping empire. Buy vessels, charter cargo, navigate real trade routes, and grow your fleet from a single coaster to a massive armada of Valemaxes. Track your ships in real-time on a global map as they sail between 50+ ports worldwide. Study the Baltic Exchange to find the best freight rates, time your charters to maximize profit, and manage fuel costs, crew wages, port charges, and vessel maintenance. FEATURES: ◆ Real-Time Global Map — Watch your fleet move across oceans with animated ship tracking ◆ Baltic Exchange — Dynamic daily freight index with vessel class and regional market data ◆ 50+ World Ports — From Rotterdam to Singapore, Mombasa to Santos ◆ 7 Vessel Classes — Coaster, Handymax, Supramax, Ultramax, Panamax, Capesize & Valemax ◆ Ship Market — Buy & sell used vessels or order newbuildings from the shipyard ◆ Voyage Reports — Detailed P&L breakdowns for every completed charter ◆ COA Contracts — Secure long-term contracts of affreightment for stable income ◆ Crew Management — Hire staff, earn promotions, and boost operational efficiency ◆ Regional Offices — Expand into 5 global regions for freight bonuses ◆ Investments — Acquire port facilities and shipyards for passive income ◆ Achievements — Unlock 20+ milestones as you build your maritime legacy ◆ Game Guide — In-app guide available in 8 languages Whether you're a maritime enthusiast or a tycoon game lover, Fleet Tycoon delivers an authentic ship chartering experience right in your pocket. Start with one ship. Build an empire.

Screenshots

Airline Simula4 screens
Fleet Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Airline Simula at 4.6 against Fleet Tycoon's 3.0. Airline Simula also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). Fleet Tycoon's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 days). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Fleet Tycoon sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Airline Simula asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airline Simula holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airline Simula ships an update every 6 days, Fleet Tycoon every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Airline Simula versus Fleet Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirline SimulaFleet Tycoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer川博 何Haydar Ozbey

In-app purchases

None

Airline Simula

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Fleet Tycoon

One-time9
  • Instant Delivery$0.99
  • Premium Broker License$0.99
  • Golden Maintenance$1.99
Show 6 more
  • Angel Support$2.99
  • Tax Haven$2.99
  • Seed Round$3.99
  • Starter Fund$7.99
  • Expanding Capital$24.99
  • Tycoon Injection$99.99

Questions

Is Airline Simula free?
Airline Simula is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fleet Tycoon free?
Fleet Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Airline Simula or Fleet Tycoon?
Airline Simula is rated higher. Airline Simula averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Fleet Tycoon averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Airline Simula or Fleet Tycoon have ads?
Both Airline Simula and Fleet Tycoon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Airline Simula or Fleet Tycoon?
Airline Simula ships an update every 6 days, and Fleet Tycoon every 3 days. Most recently, Airline Simula was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fleet Tycoon on October 24, 2026.

Other comparisons