Comparison

Airlines Manager vs ReflextAR

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

Head to head
About

Airlines Manager

Build and manage your own airline empire in this realistic aviation simulation game. Set up flight routes, customize aircraft, and compete with other players worldwide. Experience monthly challenges and regular updates inspired by real-world aviation.

Highlights
  • Manage airline fleet
  • 2700+ airports worldwide
  • 200+ airplane models
  • Real-time flight monitoring
  • Custom aircraft liveries
  • Research & development center
  • Player-to-player plane trading
Features
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Build your dream airline and rise to the top in Airlines Manager, the #1 aviation tycoon game of 2026! Experience a deep, realistic simulation driven by a team of passionate aviation enthusiasts who bring you fresh monthly challenges with exciting rewards, and regular updates featuring the latest aircraft - all inspired by real-world aviation news. Join over 15 million players worldwide and start your journey today! KEY FEATURES - Access 2700 airports worldwide, and set up strategic flight routes. - Choose from over 200 airplane models from real-life civil aviation. - Paint your own aircraft liveries and integrate them to your fleet. - Monitor your flights in real-time on a dynamic world map. - Unlock over 500 different types of research in the R&D center. - Choose from over 200 services to tailor your strategy. - Trade your planes with other players on the second-hand market. - Two playing modes: PRO (in real-time) and TYCOON (fast mode). WHY CHOOSE AIRLINES MANAGER Airlines Manager delivers one of the most realistic and detailed airline simulation experiences available. With high-quality graphics, a live global flight map, and real-time tracking, you'll feel like you're running a real airline. Our exclusive partnership with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) brings an unmatched level of authenticity and data accuracy to the game. Stay engaged with regular updates crafted by our passionate team of aviation lovers. From new aircraft and hub expansions to seasonal events and monthly challenges with exciting prizes, everything is inspired by real-world aviation news to keep your experience fresh and exciting. Whether you're a casual player or a hardcore strategist, Airlines Manager adapts to your style. Choose between simplified or advanced gameplay modes, and enjoy the game in 8 supported languages including English, French, Spanish, and German. Join a vibrant community of over 15 million players worldwide — and connect with fellow aviation fans on our active Discord server! ABOUT US We are Playrion, a French gaming studio based in Paris. We are driven by the desire to design free to play mobile games linked to the world of aviation and offering a top notch user experience. We love planes, and anything that’s related to them. Our entire office has been decorated with airport iconography and plane models, including the recent addition of the Concorde from Lego. If you share our passion for the world of aviation, or simply love management games, Airlines Manager is for you! Join the Community: https://forum.paradoxplaza.com/forum/forums/airlines-manager.1087/

About

ReflextAR

Experience an augmented reality shooter game that blends real-world environments with virtual gameplay. Utilize advanced tracking technology and a smartphone mount for an immersive precision shooting experience. Regular updates introduce new game modes to redefine virtual airsoft.

Highlights
  • Augmented reality shooter gameplay
  • Advanced position and rotation tracking
  • Picatinny smartphone mount integration
  • Precision shooting experience
  • New game modes through updates
Features
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Introducing ReflextAR, an extraordinary augmented reality shooter game developed in collaboration with the renowned Airsoft Company Novritsch. Prepare to embark on a thrilling journey that seamlessly merges reality and virtuality, transcending the confines of conventional gaming. Harnessing the power of advanced position and rotation tracking technology, ReflextAR delivers an unrivaled virtual airsoft experience. With the aid of the provided picatinny smartphone mount, securely fasten your phone and immerse yourself in the world of precision shooting. Our dedicated team relentlessly endeavors to enhance your gaming adventure. Through regular updates, we strive to introduce captivating new game modes, revolutionizing the realm of virtual airsoft and redefining its very essence. ReflextAR is not merely a game, but an invitation to embrace a new level of interactive entertainment.

Screenshots

Airlines Manager4 screens
ReflextAR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Airlines Manager at 68% against ReflextAR's 0%. Airlines Manager also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (22K vs 8). ReflextAR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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. Airlines Manager sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ReflextAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Airlines Manager holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Airlines Manager has 22K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Airlines Manager's written reviews are positive against 0% of ReflextAR's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Airlines Manager versus ReflextAR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirlines ManagerReflextAR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (22K ratings) — better2.5 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews67.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22K — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size506 MB148 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperPlayrionNOVRITSCH Trading GmbH

Customer experience

Airlines Manager

All ratings21,785 ratings
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews1,751 reviews
Positive67.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative22.4%

ReflextAR

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral28.6%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Airlines Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Incorrect airport and route information
  • Inconsistent performance across devices
  • Unexplained loss of progress and saved data
  • Maintenance and delivery timers not functioning properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to lease/rent out aircraft
  • More customization options for airports and lounges
  • Seasonal demand fluctuations and weather events
  • Improved route planning and scheduling tools
  • Subsidiary/low-cost airline management

ReflextAR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

12 purchases

Airlines Manager

Subscriptions2
  • AM Gold (Monthly, Pro Mode)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • AM Gold (Monthly, Tycoon Mode)1 Month trial$5.991 Month
One-time10
  • La Tirelire$1.99
  • La Petite Paire$1.99
  • Le Baluchon$3.99
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  • La Paire$3.99
  • La Banane$9.99
  • Rio Challenge Pack Big$9.99
  • Le Deck$12.99
  • Pack Promotionel$15.99
  • The Safe$17.99
  • Special Event Pack$29.99
None

ReflextAR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airlines Manager free?
Airlines Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReflextAR free?
ReflextAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Airlines Manager or ReflextAR?
Airlines Manager is rated higher. Airlines Manager averages 4.6 out of 5 from 22K ratings, while ReflextAR averages 2.5 from 8 ratings.
Do Airlines Manager or ReflextAR have ads?
Both Airlines Manager and ReflextAR show ads.

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