# Electric RC Sim vs Fly Challenge

Electric RC Sim and Fly Challenge both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 89% of Electric RC Sim's written reviews are positive against 26% of Fly Challenge's. Electric RC Sim also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#86 vs unranked). Fly Challenge's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 62). On rating, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Fly Challenge is free to download; Electric RC Sim costs $2.99 up front. Electric RC Sim sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Fly Challenge sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Electric RC Sim against 4.2 for Fly Challenge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.4K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Electric RC Sim's written reviews are positive against 26% of Fly Challenge's.

Electric RC Sim ships an update every 6 months, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Electric RC Sim | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/electric-rc-sim/id696450432/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **89.1% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#86** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [jetstripes.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/513893264) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### Electric RC Sim

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

**Currently charting:** #86 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


### 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 (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Electric RC Sim free?

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

### Is Fly Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Electric RC Sim or Fly Challenge?

Fly Challenge is rated higher. Electric RC Sim averages 4.1 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while Fly Challenge averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Electric RC Sim or Fly Challenge have ads?

Fly Challenge shows ads; Electric RC Sim does not.

### Which is updated more often, Electric RC Sim or Fly Challenge?

Electric RC Sim ships an update every 6 months, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, Electric RC Sim was updated on November 11, 2026 and Fly Challenge on November 8, 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.*