# Airplane! vs Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airplane! at 76% against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's 21%. Airplane! also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Airplane! sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Airplane! holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airplane! has 5.4K ratings behind it against 258, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Airplane!'s written reviews are positive against 21% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's.

Airplane! ships an update every 3 months, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Airplane! | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane/id692594090/reviews)** | [2.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2016/id1066998417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | **75.9% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 380 MB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quantum Design Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/419048022) | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) |

## What reviewers say

### Airplane!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane/id692594090)

Pilot your own aircraft, delivering cargo and passengers between airports. Experience the thrill of flight without extensive training. Unlock all game content with a premium subscription.

**Highlights:** Pilot your own plane, Deliver cargo and passengers, Fly between airports, Unlock full game content, Multiple languages supported

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| 737 Passenger | $0.99 | one-time |
| B2 Spirit | $0.99 | one-time |
| X45 UAV | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Aircraft 53 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Aircraft 93 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Aircraft 84 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Aircraft 90 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Aircraft | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Aircraft 27 | $0.99 | one-time |
| C17 Cargo | $1.99 | one-time |
| F18 Hornet | $1.99 | one-time |
| Harrier | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mig29 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 747 Passenger | $3.99 | one-time |
| Storm level | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock San Francisco | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Frankfurt | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Seattle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Military Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Aircraft | $21.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Variety of aircraft to fly
- ✨ Nostalgic and fun experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Excessive in-app purchases required
- 🛫 Unrealistic flight mechanics and physics

**Reported bugs**

- Airports disappearing from the map
- Planes exploding on landing
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- More free or unlockable aircraft
- Improved graphics and visual effects
- Realistic landing and takeoff mechanics
- Ability to fly between different locations


### Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2016/id1066998417)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a vast selection of aircraft and over 10,000 airports worldwide. Engage in commercial pilot career or free flight modes with fully functional 3D cockpits and accurate physics.

**Highlights:** 50 aircraft models, 10,000+ airports, Commercial pilot career mode, Free flight mode, Fully functional 3D cockpits, Realistic physics engine, Weather and turbulence simulation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bart G58 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Refuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 318 Asia Arways | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leerjet 60XL Bombard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 319 Della Airlines | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boing 747 VC25 United States of America | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boing 757 300 America Airlines | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leerjet 75 Black Vip | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Premium Club Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack All Cities | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 380 Neo Emarites | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Realistic flight experience
- 🤩 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Unrealistic controls
- 🤬 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Planes glitching and crashing
- Autopilot not functioning properly
- Fuel and refueling issues
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- More free planes to unlock
- Better tutorial and instructions
- Improved autopilot and flight assist features
- Multiplayer and online capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Airplane! free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 free?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Airplane! or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016?

Airplane! is rated higher. Airplane! averages 4.3 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 averages 2.6 from 258 ratings.

### Do Airplane! or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 shows ads; Airplane! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Airplane! or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016?

Airplane! ships an update every 3 months, and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 every 3 weeks. Most recently, Airplane! was updated on October 14, 2026 and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 on October 14, 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.*