Comparison

SimplePlanes vs Bonobic AR

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

Head to head
About

SimplePlanes

Design, build, and fly your own aircraft with realistic physics. Explore a vast community-created library of over 250,000 planes or test your creations in challenging scenarios.

Highlights
  • Build custom airplanes with modular parts
  • Realistic flight physics simulation
  • Download over 250,000 community-created aircraft
  • Engage in flight challenges
  • Sandbox mode for unrestricted building
  • Educational tutorials on airplane design
Features
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Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free. BUILD AIRPLANES You have the tools you'll need to bring any airplane to life. Snap parts together to build your airplane's body. Place engines to add thrust. Design and attach wings and then strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies. DOWNLOAD AIRPLANES Over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free from SimplePlanes.com. Find anything from old WW2 bombers to next-generation fighters to sci-fi spacecraft. You can upload your own airplanes and rise through the ranks from a bronze builder to a gold level builder. DYNAMIC FLIGHT MODEL Flight simulation at its finest. Every little change you make in the designer impacts how the airplane flies. Weight distribution, thrust, lift, and drag are all calculated continuously while flying. Parts can break off in spectacular fashion while flying due to over-stress or by hitting something. The fun won't stop there though. You can keep on flying even with a missing wing if you've got the skills. SANDBOX MODE Use all available parts to build airplanes with no restrictions. The sky is the limit. Literally. CHALLENGES Climb into the cockpit of one of your custom aircraft and see how it does in the challenges. Land on aircraft carriers, dodge surface-to-air missiles, race through courses, and so much more. EDUCATIONAL Tutorials will help players learn the basics of real airplane design and the considerations that need to be taken when airplanes are made.

About

Bonobic AR

Features
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Step into an exciting augmented reality experience where your real-world surroundings become the game! Search for hidden virtual objects using your phone, tap to collect them, and rack up points. As your score increases, unlock fun rewards and keep the hunt going. Simple, interactive, and great for players of all ages, this AR game turns everyday spaces into a playful adventure.

Screenshots

SimplePlanes4 screens
Bonobic AR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Bonobic AR at Free against SimplePlanes's $5.99. SimplePlanes's advantage is chart position (#87 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Bonobic AR is free to download; SimplePlanes costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
SimplePlanes versus Bonobic AR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplePlanesBonobic AR
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#87 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size335 MB111 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJundroo, LLCHiwaas

Bugs and requests

SimplePlanes

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Undo function causing plane glitches
  • Autopilot issues (retracting landing gear)
  • Invisible collision problems
  • Planes spawning in ground/air unexpectedly
  • Graphical/performance issues on older devices

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add multiplayer mode
  • Implement more advanced damage/failure models
  • Expand map selection (e.g. desert island, underwater view)
  • Improve AI behavior and add more combat-focused missions
  • Introduce new vehicle types (e.g. tanks, ships, trains)
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  • Add more advanced building tools (e.g. individual part movement, custom cockpits)

Bonobic AR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SimplePlanes

No in-app purchases

None

Bonobic AR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplePlanes free?
SimplePlanes costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bonobic AR free?
Bonobic AR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplePlanes or Bonobic AR have ads?
Neither SimplePlanes nor Bonobic AR shows ads.

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