Comparison

Absolute RC Simulator Full vs Gunship III

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

Head to head
About

Absolute RC Simulator Full

Learn to fly realistic RC models without risk or expense. This simulator offers a wide variety of planes, helicopters, boats, and cars with lifelike behavior on diverse terrains. It's an ideal tool for both beginners and experienced modelers to practice and hone their skills.

Highlights
  • Realistic RC model behavior
  • Wide variety of models (planes, helicopters, boats, cars)
  • Multiple flying fields and landscapes
  • Interactive objects for landing practice
  • Follow-up camera option
  • Beginner settings
Features
Currently charting
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This is the FULL version of Absolute RC Simulator that includes all models and flying fields and is tremendous value compared if you purchase all of the included here content separately. This professional RC plane simulator is a must have for anyone flying RC. Probably the most realistic behavior on mobile phones and tablets. You will find many lifelike models that fly just the same as real RC models you own or have seen, in real RC flying fields. Do not fly your real model before trying this program! This application will save you many $$ and many days in waiting for model parts. Don't crash your models, crash ours! Crashing model here cost nothing. Learn to fly without fear. Rain or wind outside, start flying right now! The program includes wide range models, from starter models to expensive aerobatic and scale models. This is the only RC simulator that includes RC boats and RC cars, in addition to excellent simulation of RC planes and RC helicopters. Great for experienced modelers, and even greater for kids or someone who is just starting in this exciting hobby. The program includes 25 rc planes, 21 rc helicopters, 6 rc boats, 4 rc cars, 6 landscapes, two car landscapes and 5 boat runs. The program also includes 3 interactive object sets that can be loaded on any flying field when flying helicopters. The interactive objects can be used to learn landing and precise model control. In addition to the fixed point camera that represents the RC pilot point of view, we have included follow up camera that follows the model. That is useful when you just start, so the model never gets away. Notes: 1. This is not a game. You are controlling flying rc models that reacts like real flying models. It takes some time to learn, and again, do not expect "arcade" style controls. 2. The onscreen control sticks are just indicators! They are made small so they do not obscure the screen. *** You do not need to keep your fingers on them *** Sliding your finger any where on the right screen half affects the right control stick , the same for the left screen part - sliding finger there moves the left control stick. We suggest to select beginner settings at first few days before you can comfortably progress further.

About

Gunship III

Experience intense aerial combat in this expansion pack for a Vietnam War flight simulator. Pilot iconic aircraft with realistic cockpits and weapon systems. Engage in thrilling online multiplayer battles with live chat.

Highlights
  • Flyable F-5E, F-105D, F-105G, F-111A aircraft
  • 360-degree virtual cockpit
  • Realistic avionics and weapon systems
  • Online multiplayer with live text chat
  • Private network multiplayer support
Features
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This game is an expansion pack of the Gunship-III Vietnam War series. Features flyable F-5E, F-105D (coming soon F-105G), F-111A. Players could play online with other aircraft pack. For more info about the Gunship-III Vietnam War Aircombat series, visit developer's page or at www.gunship3d.com Features: * 360 degrees virtual cockpit. * Realistic avionics and weapon systems. * Full multiplayer over the internet with live text chat. * Support private network multiplayer. Download Gunship-III FREE for more free aircrafts and helicopters.

Screenshots

Absolute RC Simulator Full4 screens
Gunship III4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gunship III at $3.99 against Absolute RC Simulator Full's $40.00. Gunship III also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Absolute RC Simulator Full's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and chart position (#181 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Absolute RC Simulator Full costs $40.00 and Gunship III $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Absolute RC Simulator Full holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Absolute RC Simulator Full's written reviews are positive against 74% of Gunship III's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Absolute RC Simulator Full ships an update monthly, Gunship III every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Absolute RC Simulator Full versus Gunship III: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbsolute RC Simulator FullGunship III
Price$40.00$3.99 — better
Rating4.6 (124 ratings) — better4.3 (88 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better73.7% of reviews
Number of ratings124 — better88
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#181 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size243 MB510 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHappy Bytes LLCPNTK, Inc.

Customer experience

Absolute RC Simulator Full

All ratings123 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral8.1%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral8.3%
Negative13.1%

Gunship III

All ratings89 ratings
Positive83.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative12.4%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive73.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative19.5%

User reviews

Absolute RC Simulator Full

From 124 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great simulator
  • 👍 Realistic simulation
  • 👍 Good variety of planes
  • 👍 Fun and entertaining
  • 👍 Useful for learning

Room to improve

  • 💸 Overpriced
  • 🐛 Unrealistic physics
  • 🐛 Glitches in paid maps
  • 🐛 Landing physics broken
  • 🐛 FPV view terrible

Gunship III

From 88 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Highly realistic flight physics and aircraft behavior
  • ✈️ Authentic cockpit controls and avionics systems
  • 🎯 Engaging multiplayer gameplay with cross-expansion compatibility
  • 💰 Excellent value for the price point
  • 🎨 Good graphics quality for a mobile flight simulator

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes on startup and during gameplay
  • 📱 Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • 🕹️ Unresponsive and stiff control inputs after updates
  • ⚠️ Excessive G-force blackout effects during turns
  • 🔧 Poor calibration system requiring repeated adjustments

Bugs and requests

Absolute RC Simulator Full

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Falling through the ground with Rc-Cars
  • Glitch when pilot in paid maps (all look like grassy fields)
  • Paid twice for content
  • User models broken upon update
  • Cannot load other users models
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  • Fields have objects that can be driven through
  • IOS8 breaks app (portrait mode only)
  • Propeller transparency issue on F4U
  • Airplane lands in trees despite appearing farther away

Requested features

20 requests
  • Bring back support for Backbone controllers
  • Add SR-71 Blackbird
  • Add more RC-CAR Fields
  • Add online multiplayer
  • Add a built-in mod menu
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  • Add more planes
  • Add snowbird jet
  • Add ability to download/build planes
  • Add recording feature
  • Add one button autopilot
  • Add more functions controllable by controller
  • Add runway surrounded by fields for practice
  • Fix FPV view
  • Make planes cheaper in free version
  • Add pause button
  • Fix invisible landing gear on 747
  • Fix invisible wing on F4U
  • Fix AT6 trim issues
  • Make planes trimable
  • Fix perspective issues at low altitudes

Gunship III

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes when accessing character and username settings
  • Game crashes on startup and immediately after opening
  • Multiplayer crashes during bombing runs and combat
  • Game freezes on calibration screen or 5 seconds after joining server
  • Incompatibility with iOS 15.4.1 and newer versions
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  • Uncontrollable pitch response and stiff aircraft handling
  • Rudder control gets stuck in continuous rotation
  • Calibration system fails to properly adjust controls
  • Drop tanks and external ordnance not displaying on aircraft
  • Missions cannot be completed despite destroying all targets
  • Severe lag and frame rate drops during gameplay
  • Control input freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Game performance degradation after recent updates
  • Multiplayer lag and frequent disconnections
  • Night mode rendering makes aircraft unsuitable for operations
  • Bot MiG enemies disappearing from gameplay
  • Settings menu crashes prevent configuration changes

Requested features

27 requests
  • Add F-105G Thunderchief aircraft
  • Add B-52 Stratofortress as playable aircraft
  • Add F-14 Tomcat and F-18 Super Hornet
  • Add AC-130 Gunship with operational weapons
  • Add more helicopter types (OH-58A, CH-53, etc.)
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  • Add flare/chaff countermeasure systems
  • Add more maps including desert and sea environments
  • Add tutorial system for weapon operations
  • Add air refueling capability
  • Add C-130 Hercules transport aircraft
  • Add A-6 Intruder and A-7 Corsair
  • Add F-8 Crusader fighter
  • Add napalm and additional ordnance options
  • Add carrier operations with tailhook landings
  • Add mission progression system with objectives
  • Add friends list and player invite system
  • Add night operation support for all aircraft
  • Add ground force gameplay (tanks, AA guns)
  • Add paratroop and rescue missions
  • Add Desert Storm era aircraft package
  • Add Falklands War aircraft package
  • Merge all game versions into single app
  • Add weapon bay animation for F-111
  • Add dump and burn feature for F-111
  • Add hover capability for helicopters
  • Add player ejection ground movement
  • Add water landing and swimming mechanics

In-app purchases

None

Absolute RC Simulator Full

No in-app purchases

None

Gunship III

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Absolute RC Simulator Full free?
Absolute RC Simulator Full costs $40.00, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gunship III free?
Gunship III costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Absolute RC Simulator Full or Gunship III?
Absolute RC Simulator Full is rated higher. Absolute RC Simulator Full averages 4.6 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Gunship III averages 4.3 from 88 ratings.
Do Absolute RC Simulator Full or Gunship III have ads?
Neither Absolute RC Simulator Full nor Gunship III shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Absolute RC Simulator Full or Gunship III?
Absolute RC Simulator Full ships an update monthly, and Gunship III every 2 months. Most recently, Absolute RC Simulator Full was updated on October 21, 2026 and Gunship III on October 24, 2026.

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