# On Instruments vs Flight Simulator Advanced

The clearest difference is price: Flight Simulator Advanced at Free against On Instruments's $2.99. Flight Simulator Advanced also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (9K vs 9). On Instruments's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Flight Simulator Advanced is free to download; On Instruments costs $2.99 up front. Flight Simulator Advanced sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. On Instruments asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for On Instruments against 4.4 for Flight Simulator Advanced. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Simulator Advanced has 9K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of On Instruments's written reviews are positive against 78% of Flight Simulator Advanced's.

On Instruments ships an update every 8 months, Flight Simulator Advanced fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | On Instruments | Flight Simulator Advanced |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-instruments/id907222098/reviews) | [4.4 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **78.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 2.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aircraft Training Aids, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/692999325) | [Panagiotis Drakopoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/1283068615) |

## What reviewers say

### On Instruments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/on-instruments/id907222098)

Hone your instrument flying skills with this simulator. Navigate various courses by precisely managing heading, altitude, and airspeed. Features multiple difficulty levels, including courses with instrument failures.

**Highlights:** Instrument scanning practice, Multiple course difficulties, Heading, altitude, airspeed control, Attitude Indicator failure simulation, Score maximization

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flight Simulator Advanced

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-advanced/id1425916586)

Experience realistic flight simulation with interactive cockpits and detailed aircraft. Plan your routes, manage ground services, and enjoy dynamic weather and day/night cycles. This app offers an immersive flying experience for aviation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Interactive cockpits, Realistic physics and aerodynamics, Flight planning system, HD airports and diverse aircraft, Airport ground services, Day/night cycle and weather modes

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock region: North America | $1.99 | one-time |
| A350-1000, liveries & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A330-300 & Liveries & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A340-600 | $2.99 | one-time |
| B737 Max | $2.99 | one-time |
| A321neo | $2.99 | one-time |
| A340-300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| A321, Liveries & No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| A330neo | $2.99 | one-time |
| A380 with liveries and No Ads. | $3.49 | one-time |
| B747-400, liveries & no ads | $3.49 | one-time |
| A350-900, liveries, No-Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| B777-300ER | $3.99 | one-time |
| B787-9 | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics and sound
- 👍 Variety of planes and airlines
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Interactive cockpit controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🔧 Lack of clear instructions and guidance
- 🔧 Difficulty in navigation and finding runways
- 🔧 Limited camera views and perspectives

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes when loading maps or starting flights
- Unresponsive controls and buttons
- Issues with landing gear, flaps, and other interactive cockpit elements
- Floating or misaligned aircraft on the ground

**Requested features**

- Add more airports, especially in North America, Asia, and other regions
- Implement full flight planning and routing options
- Introduce more aircraft types like regional jets, military planes, and older models
- Add ATC communication and integration
- Improve landing gear physics and animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is On Instruments free?

On Instruments costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flight Simulator Advanced free?

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

### Which has better reviews, On Instruments or Flight Simulator Advanced?

On Instruments and Flight Simulator Advanced are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 9 and 9K ratings respectively.

### Do On Instruments or Flight Simulator Advanced have ads?

Flight Simulator Advanced shows ads; On Instruments does not.

### Which is updated more often, On Instruments or Flight Simulator Advanced?

On Instruments ships an update every 8 months, and Flight Simulator Advanced fortnightly. Most recently, On Instruments was updated on September 24, 2026 and Flight Simulator Advanced on October 3, 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.*