# Space Simulator vs Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim at 80% against Space Simulator's 15%. Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (6.2K vs 94). Space Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Simulator sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim has 6.2K ratings behind it against 94, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Space Simulator's written reviews are positive against 80% of Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim's.

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Simulator | Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216/reviews) | **[4.8 (6.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-flight-pilot-sim/id1552351446/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 94 | **6.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 14.6% of reviews | **80.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 279 MB | 167 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [MH Production](https://appshunter.io/developer/516614591) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-simulator/id884510216)

Experience a highly accurate space flight simulation with realistic physics and celestial bodies. Explore our solar system, witness Earth's rotation, and navigate through asteroid rings. This app offers an immersive astronaut experience with real-world weather and G-force simulations.

**Highlights:** Realistic spaceship physics, Solar system exploration, Real-time Earth rotation, Planet moons and asteroid rings, Weather forecast and G-force simulation, Nasa-based terrain and textures

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club Weekly | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Club Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Club Yearly | $24.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads forever | $0.99 | one-time |
| Challenger Space Shuttle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Endeavour Space Shuttle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Artemis Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saturn V Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starship Rocket | $4.99 | one-time |
| All Rockets | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Good graphics and visuals
- 🌍 Ability to explore planets and space
- ⚙️ Decent physics mechanics
- 🎮 Fun exploration gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚫 Cannot land on planets or re-enter atmosphere
- 📺 Excessive and intrusive ads throughout gameplay
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases ($4.99-$16 for ships/content)
- 🎮 Lack of gameplay depth and objectives
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes frequently when entering space
- App freezes randomly, especially on iPad
- Shuttle burns up even on the moon and during proper re-entry attempts
- FlyWings ad blocks entire screen and cannot be closed
- Game kicks player out when attempting to return to Earth

**Requested features**

- Add ability to land on planets and explore them
- Implement proper atmospheric re-entry mechanics
- Add more spacecraft/rocket options
- Create airports and landing sites on Earth
- Add satellite deployment functionality


### Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-flight-pilot-sim/id1552351446)

Experience realistic helicopter flight with a vast open world to explore. Pilot over 50 vehicles including helicopters, planes, cars, and boats. Engage in thrilling missions and dynamic weather conditions for an immersive simulation.

**Highlights:** Realistic helicopter simulation, Huge open-world exploration, Over 50 controllable vehicles, Dynamic weather systems, Action-packed missions, Base jumping and paragliding

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 40 000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 100 0000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Copter Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Airliner Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Army Pack | $13.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 0000 coins | $17.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing game
- 👍 Great controls
- 👍 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Variety of vehicles
- 👍 Detailed cockpits

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with specific planes/helicopters
- 🐛 Unrealistic flight dynamics in some cases
- 🔍 Limited cockpit visibility in some vehicles
- 💡 Desire for more planes, helicopters, and airlines

**Reported bugs**

- Specific planes/helicopters crashing during landing
- Inability to exit hangar with larger planes
- Middle finger gesture visible during parachuting

**Requested features**

- Add more planes and helicopters
- Improve cockpit visibility and realism
- Implement multiplayer mode
- Add more maps and environments
- Introduce more challenging missions and objectives


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Simulator free?

Space Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim free?

Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Simulator or Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim?

Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim is rated higher. Space Simulator averages 2.7 out of 5 from 94 ratings, while Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim averages 4.8 from 6.2K ratings.

### Do Space Simulator or Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim have ads?

Both Space Simulator and Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Space Simulator or Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim?

Space Simulator ships an update every 9 days, and Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim every 6 months. Most recently, Space Simulator was updated on November 8, 2026 and Helicopter Flight Pilot Sim on November 12, 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.*