# Seaplane vs Helicopter Simulator 2016

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Seaplane at 65% against Helicopter Simulator 2016's 27%. Seaplane also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Helicopter Simulator 2016's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Seaplane sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and Helicopter Simulator 2016 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Seaplane ships an update every 21 months, Helicopter Simulator 2016 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Seaplane | Helicopter Simulator 2016 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (79 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaplane/id927565980/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **79** | — |
| Positive reviews | **65.4% of reviews** | 26.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 21 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 289 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tri One Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/868216653) | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) |

## What reviewers say

### Seaplane

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/seaplane/id927565980)

Pilot a realistic seaplane through diverse environments, from islands to oceans. This flight simulator offers a thrilling experience with 21 unique aircraft, multiple weather conditions, and various landing options. Ideal for both new and experienced pilots seeking an immersive aerial adventure.

**Highlights:** 21 unique seaplanes, Six environments (day, dusk, wind, fog, dawn, night), Water and runway landings, Boost for faster travel, Multiple camera angles, Full tutorial, Adjustable difficulty and controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Hanriot HD.2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Sea Dart | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Stingray | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Zipline | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pelican | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock S-38 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock DHC-3 Otter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock SeaMaster | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock VS-44 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Super Scooper | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock PBY Catalina | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Twin Otter | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 314 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock 747 Float | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Spruce Goose | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Night | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Dusk | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Martin M-130 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $15.99 | one-time |


### Helicopter Simulator 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-simulator-2016/id1057686153)

Experience realistic helicopter flight with over 3000 missions across various categories like military, rescue, and transport. Pilot a diverse fleet of aircraft through challenging scenarios with dynamic weather and day/night cycles.

**Highlights:** 3000+ missions, 28 helicopters, 6 mission categories, Dynamic weather, Day/night flights, Real-life scenarios

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Aero 635 Medical | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Belli 206 Jet Ranger | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Belli HU-1 Huey | $2.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Euro AA-65 Dolphin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coast Guard Pack Missions | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter Alien UFO | $4.99 | one-time |
| Blimp | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium Club Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter HA-64 Apach | $5.99 | one-time |
| Helicopter HC-47 Chynow | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good joystick controls
- 🏞️ Beautiful environment
- 🗺️ Cute maps
- 👀 Great cockpit view
- 👍 Friendly game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Premium club is a scam
- 📉 Terrible graphics
- 🗑️ Garbage game
- 😒 Stupid game for four-year-olds
- 💥 Explodes when trying to land

**Reported bugs**

- Premium club subscription not unlocking
- Transaction issue with premium club
- Game crashes on takeoff
- Cannot land properly
- Level 8 impossible

**Requested features**

- More levels
- More gameplay
- More options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Seaplane free?

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

### Is Helicopter Simulator 2016 free?

Helicopter Simulator 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Seaplane or Helicopter Simulator 2016 have ads?

Helicopter Simulator 2016 shows ads; Seaplane does not.

### Which is updated more often, Seaplane or Helicopter Simulator 2016?

Seaplane ships an update every 21 months, and Helicopter Simulator 2016 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Seaplane was updated on October 24, 2026 and Helicopter Simulator 2016 on October 22, 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.*