# Electric RC Sim vs True Surf

The clearest difference is price: True Surf at Free against Electric RC Sim's $2.99. True Surf also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 62). Electric RC Sim's advantage is review sentiment (89% vs 61%) and rating (4.1 vs 3.9). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

True Surf is free to download; Electric RC Sim costs $2.99 up front. Electric RC Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and True Surf sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Electric RC Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: True Surf has 3.5K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Electric RC Sim's written reviews are positive against 61% of True Surf's.

Electric RC Sim ships an update every 6 months, True Surf monthly. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Electric RC Sim | True Surf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432/reviews)** | [3.9 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 60.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #89 | **#81** |
| Size | 69 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [jetstripes.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/513893264) | [True Axis](https://appshunter.io/developer/337866373) |

## What reviewers say

### Electric RC Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432)

**Currently charting:** #89 Top Paid · Sports (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of RC plane flying from your device. This simulator offers realistic physics and graphics to help you learn, practice, or simply enjoy flying various aircraft in different environments. It's a safe and cost-effective way to master aerial maneuvers.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight physics, Multiple aircraft types (drones, trainers, aerobatic planes, jets), Various flying environments with wind conditions, Intelligent camera views and zoom, Optional advanced controller with custom settings, Detailed flight dynamics model

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced Controller | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic flight simulation
- 👍 Great for learning/practice
- 💡 Helpful for RC hobbyists
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 👍 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some planes need trimming
- 🐛 Quadcopter physics could be improved
- 🔋 Occasional performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues on newer iOS versions
- Crashes and freezes reported

**Requested features**

- More aircraft models (jets, helicopters, etc.)
- Obstacle courses/challenges
- First-person view (FPV) mode
- Adjustable wind conditions
- Altitude hold for quadcopters


### True Surf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/true-surf/id1177819604)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Sports (US App Store)

Experience realistic surfing with advanced physics and graphics across 34 iconic global surf spots. Conquer missions, master controls, and compete in WSL events. Features real-time surf conditions and a variety of boards and apparel.

**Highlights:** Realistic wave physics simulation, 34 iconic global surf spots, Real-time surf conditions, First-person barrel mode, Feat-based mission mode, WSL Championship Tour events, Brand-name surfboards and apparel

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Perfect Storm (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Frequent Flyer (monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Handful of Clams | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Clams | $7.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Clams | $28.99 | one-time |
| Boatload of Clams | $49.99 | one-time |
| Sea of Clams | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌊 Realistic wave physics and graphics
- 🤙 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🔥 Best surfing game on mobile
- 👍 Intuitive controls once learned
- 🌍 Variety of real-world surf spots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for boards and upgrades
- 🐢 Extremely slow progression and leveling up
- 🤯 Inconsistent and unreliable scoring system
- 🌊 Lack of consistently good waves at many locations
- 🔋 Battery draining issues

**Reported bugs**

- Waves not generating properly at Surf Ranch
- Progression resets and lost progress
- Inability to travel to desired surf spots

**Requested features**

- First-person camera mode
- Customizable boards and characters
- Competitive multiplayer mode
- Career mode with challenges and sponsorships
- Ability to create and share custom surf spots


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Electric RC Sim free?

Electric RC Sim costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is True Surf free?

True Surf is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Electric RC Sim or True Surf?

Electric RC Sim is rated higher. Electric RC Sim averages 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while True Surf averages 3.9 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Electric RC Sim or True Surf have ads?

Neither Electric RC Sim nor True Surf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Electric RC Sim or True Surf?

Electric RC Sim ships an update every 6 months, and True Surf monthly. Most recently, Electric RC Sim was updated on November 11, 2026 and True Surf on November 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Electric RC Sim or True Surf?

Electric RC Sim currently peaks at #89 in the App Store charts, and True Surf at #81. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*