# AirFMC vs RFS

The clearest difference is price: RFS at $0.99 against AirFMC's $19.99. RFS also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (24K vs 15). AirFMC's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

AirFMC costs $19.99 and RFS $0.99 up front. RFS sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. AirFMC asks for nothing beyond the download.

RFS holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RFS has 24K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 78% of AirFMC's written reviews are positive against 74% of RFS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

AirFMC ships an update every 6 weeks, RFS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | AirFMC | RFS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfmc/id773310905/reviews) | **[4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **24K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.6% of reviews** | 73.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Paid** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#6** |
| Size | 18 MB | 547 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Cabral](https://appshunter.io/developer/1823274975) | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) |

## What reviewers say

### AirFMC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airfmc/id773310905)

Enhance your flight simulator experience with a portable, wireless CDU interface. Control your flight management system from your tablet, freeing up your main screen for scenic views. Supports a wide range of popular aircraft and FMC systems for X-Plane and MSFS 2020.

**Highlights:** Wireless CDU control, Portable tablet interface, Frees up main simulator screen, Supports X-Plane and MSFS 2020, Wide aircraft compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### RFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Racing, #43 Top Grossing · Racing, #50 Top Paid · Simulation, #113 Top Paid · Games, #184 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft with a realistic flight simulator. Learn takeoffs, landings, and full flights with detailed 3D cockpits and extensive airport options. Engage in multiplayer mode or try your hand at air traffic control.

**Highlights:** 60+ airplane models with 3D cockpits, 1900+ HD airports with 3D buildings, Real-time flights and weather, Multiplayer mode with global community, Air Traffic Control (ATC) game mode, Customizable liveries and airport designs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (6 month) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 🚀 Variety of aircraft and liveries
- 🚀 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Impressive graphics and 3D airports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Autopilot and flight model issues
- 🐛 Lack of interactive cockpit features
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 💰 Limited free aircraft selection

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues when switching devices
- Runway and taxiway rendering problems
- Autopilot disconnects during long flights
- Inconsistent landing gear and reverse thrust behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more free aircraft options
- Improve ATC functionality and realism
- Implement more advanced camera views (cabin, under-wing, etc.)
- Add support for external controllers (throttle, etc.)
- Improve weather effects and turbulence simulation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is AirFMC free?

AirFMC costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RFS free?

RFS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, AirFMC or RFS?

RFS is rated higher. AirFMC averages 4.2 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while RFS averages 4.6 from 24K ratings.

### Do AirFMC or RFS have ads?

Neither AirFMC nor RFS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, AirFMC or RFS?

AirFMC ships an update every 6 weeks, and RFS every 3 weeks. Most recently, AirFMC was updated on October 19, 2026 and RFS on October 28, 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.*