# KickUp Cup vs Fly Challenge

The clearest difference is review sentiment: KickUp Cup at 100% against Fly Challenge's 27%. KickUp Cup also leads on ads (none vs shown). Fly Challenge's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 3). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KickUp Cup sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Fly Challenge sells 20 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fly Challenge holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fly Challenge has 1.3K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of KickUp Cup's written reviews are positive against 27% of Fly Challenge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

KickUp Cup ships an update every 7 months, Fly Challenge every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KickUp Cup | Fly Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickup-cup/id882634479/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-challenge-plane-simulator/id6503700864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 26.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 5 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 74 MB | 400 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Infinite Pacific Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/337485169) | [Freeplay LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232320673) |

## What reviewers say

### KickUp Cup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kickup-cup/id882634479)

A simple, fun game where you flick your thumb to keep a ball in the air, earning points for your chosen country. Compete globally to help your nation reach a collective goal.

**Highlights:** Intuitive thumb controls, Global country competition, Real-time score updates, Play for fun or country, Simple sign-in options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Continue | $0.99 | one-time |


### 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 (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Massive Earning | $0.99 | one-time |
| Big Milestone | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10 Ticket | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Rain | $2.99 | one-time |
| Small Coin Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gem Rain | $3.99 | one-time |
| No-Ads one time offer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Gems Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skip it! | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30 Ticket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Medium Gem Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Richie Pilot | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ticket | $9.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Gem Pack | $14.99 | 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 KickUp Cup free?

KickUp Cup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fly Challenge free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KickUp Cup or Fly Challenge?

Fly Challenge is rated higher. KickUp Cup averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Fly Challenge averages 4.2 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do KickUp Cup or Fly Challenge have ads?

Fly Challenge shows ads; KickUp Cup does not.

### Which is updated more often, KickUp Cup or Fly Challenge?

KickUp Cup ships an update every 7 months, and Fly Challenge every 5 months. Most recently, KickUp Cup was updated on October 1, 2026 and Fly Challenge on October 17, 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.*