Comparison

Seaplane vs RC Flight Simulator 2016

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

Head to head
About

Seaplane

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
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Experience the thrill of flying your own seaplane as you take off and land on water. Pilot your floatplane through six different environments over beautiful islands and gorgeous ocean scenery. Choose from 21 Seaplanes in this exciting, realistic flight simulator game. Perfect for beginning and advanced pilots alike. Let the map and compass guide you as you fly your seaplane to your next destination. Hop in the pilot seat and get ready for a breathtaking flight in your seaplane! Features • 21 realistic and unique seaplanes • Choose to fly your floatplane in six different environments - day, dusk, wind, fog, dawn, and night • Land your seaplane on water or on different runways • Use boost to fly you to your destination quicker • View your plane (and flight) from multiple camera angles • Full tutorial to help you increase your flying skills • Choose difficulty level of flight • Choose between joystick and tilt controls

About

RC Flight Simulator 2016

Experience realistic radio-controlled aircraft flight with a wide variety of planes, jets, and drones. Engage in challenging missions across diverse scenarios with a configurable virtual controller and advanced physics.

Highlights
  • 43 different aircraft types
  • 14 detailed flight scenarios
  • 150 challenging missions
  • Real-time maneuver checks
  • Configurable virtual RC controller
  • Advanced physics engine
Features
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RC Flight Simulator is now for mobiles! Be amazed by the realism and controls of the Remote Control Flight Simulator 2016! You will fly with 15 different aircraft in more than 14 highly detailed scenarios! We included the virtual RC Controller on the screen fully configurable and a physics algorithm very close to what you can do with your real RC plane. MAIN FEATURES: - 43 airplanes: trainers, WWII, Fighter Jets, Commercial Jets, Gliders Drones, and Helicopters!) - Arbus 380 neo Emarites - Boing 747 8i Lifthanza - Aileron Trainer - Estra 360 RC - Cezna 172 - Cezna 182 - Corair FU41 WW2 - Corair FU41 (after WW2) - P-51 - Sup with Pup - Fighter 14 - Fighter 15 - Fighter 22 - Fighter 117 - Foker Dreidcke 1 - Richtofe Red Baron War 1 - Spitfire Super World War 2 - Zero A6 Mitshu - Super 300s Orange - Ar Parrot Drone - Avistar Elite - Big Stick - CAP 232 - Drone MQ9 Reaper - Glider DynafLite - Mistral Glider - Flite Test - Flite Test Sport - Flyzone Sensei - Drone Hexacopter - Drone Octocopter - Drone Quadricopter - Drone Phantom - Drone Quad Racer - Drone Tricopter - PiperCub - Pitts S2-B - Glider Planar - Heli Raptor - Heli Schweizer - Heli Trex - Heli Instructor - YAK 54 - 14 scenarios, in different countries, like USA, Germany, and more! - Maneuver checks in real time - 150 missions - Different Maneuver difficulty levels. - Air Gates, Balloons, and Rings as mission objectives - Checks in real time for these Maneuvers: - Loops - Inverted Loops - Cuban Eight - Half-Cuban - Immelmann turn - Aileron Roll - Barrel Roll - EXTRA FEATURES: - Track missions, with a combination of Maneuvers and Air Gates, improving this Flight Simulator challenges. - Special controls for jet wings, and Corsair wings (fold and unfold wings) on RC controller. - Rating of maneuver during flight. Feel free to contact us at FlyWings Studios to give your feedback, have a nice RC flight! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Photo scenes credits: by Harald Bendschneider

Screenshots

Seaplane4 screens
RC Flight Simulator 20164 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Seaplane at 4.3 against RC Flight Simulator 2016's 2.9. Seaplane also leads on review sentiment (65% vs 27%) and ads (none vs shown). RC Flight Simulator 2016's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 21 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

Both are free to download. Seaplane sells 19 one-off in-app purchases and RC Flight Simulator 2016 sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Seaplane holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 79 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Seaplane's written reviews are positive against 27% of RC Flight Simulator 2016's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Seaplane ships an update every 21 months, RC Flight Simulator 2016 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Seaplane versus RC Flight Simulator 2016: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSeaplaneRC Flight Simulator 2016
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (79 ratings) — better2.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews65.4% of reviews — better27.5% of reviews
Number of ratings79 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size289 MB260 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTri One GamesThetis Consulting

Customer experience

Seaplane

All ratings79 ratings
Positive82.3%
Neutral3.8%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive65.4%
Neutral7.7%
Negative26.9%

RC Flight Simulator 2016

All ratings19 ratings
Positive47.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative47.4%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive27.5%
Neutral11.8%
Negative60.8%

In-app purchases

19 purchases

Seaplane

One-time19
  • Unlock Hanriot HD.2$0.99
  • Unlock Sea Dart$0.99
  • Unlock Stingray$0.99
Show 16 more
  • Unlock Zipline$0.99
  • Unlock Pelican$0.99
  • Unlock S-38$0.99
  • Unlock DHC-3 Otter$0.99
  • Unlock SeaMaster$1.99
  • Unlock VS-44$1.99
  • Unlock Super Scooper$1.99
  • Unlock PBY Catalina$1.99
  • Unlock Twin Otter$1.99
  • Unlock 314$2.99
  • Unlock 747 Float$2.99
  • Unlock Spruce Goose$2.99
  • Unlock Night$2.99
  • Unlock Dusk$2.99
  • Unlock Martin M-130$2.99
  • Unlock Full Game$15.99
15 purchases

RC Flight Simulator 2016

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Club Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Premium Club Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time13
  • Cezna 172$0.99
  • Cezna 182$0.99
  • Corair FU41 After World War$1.99
Show 10 more
  • Corair FU41 World War II$1.99
  • Fighter 14$1.99
  • Super 300 Blood Horse$1.99
  • Spitfire Super World War II$1.99
  • Fighter 22$3.99
  • Fighter 15$3.99
  • P-51$3.99
  • Arbus 380 Neo Emarites$4.99
  • Boing 747 8i Lifthanza$4.99
  • All Content Pack$29.99

Questions

Is Seaplane free?
Seaplane is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RC Flight Simulator 2016 free?
RC Flight Simulator 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Seaplane or RC Flight Simulator 2016?
Seaplane is rated higher. Seaplane averages 4.3 out of 5 from 79 ratings, while RC Flight Simulator 2016 averages 2.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Seaplane or RC Flight Simulator 2016 have ads?
RC Flight Simulator 2016 shows ads; Seaplane does not.
Which is updated more often, Seaplane or RC Flight Simulator 2016?
Seaplane ships an update every 21 months, and RC Flight Simulator 2016 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Seaplane was updated on October 24, 2026 and RC Flight Simulator 2016 on October 22, 2026.

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