# Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 vs Flight Sim 18

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Sim 18 at 66% against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015's 21%. Flight Sim 18 also leads on rating (4.4 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Flight Sim 18 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Sim 18 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Sim 18 has 2.4K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015's written reviews are positive against 66% of Flight Sim 18's.

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 ships an update every 5 weeks, Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 | Flight Sim 18 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2015/id945930062/reviews) | **[4.4 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | **66.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 196 MB | 582 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) | [Alexandru Marusac](https://appshunter.io/developer/639579812) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2015/id945930062)

Experience advanced flight simulation with realistic physics and detailed aircraft. Fly over Paris with over 200 missions and dynamic weather conditions. Choose from various pilot roles and enjoy a true-to-life flying experience.

**Highlights:** 10 aircraft, 200 missions, Realistic physics, Detailed airports, Dynamic weather, Functional instruments

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Total Refuel Gas!!! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Game Mission and Planes | $1.99 | one-time |
| GA MQ9 Rapine | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boing B747-8F Freighter | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boing B757-300 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Arbus A320 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boing B747-8i | $6.99 | one-time |
| SpaceBus OV100 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Boing B777-9X | $8.99 | one-time |
| Arbus A380 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Offer!! GET ALL AIRPLANES AT ONCE WITH 50% OFF!!! | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic flight experience
- ⭐ Enjoyable game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤑 Expensive planes and fuel
- 🐛 Buggy controls and crashes
- 🤔 Incorrect airline names
- 👎 Poor graphics and performance

**Reported bugs**

- Planes won't take off
- Camera randomly spins around
- Planes explode on landing
- Game freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Add more free planes
- Improve control sensitivity
- Fix bugs and crashes
- Enhance graphics and performance


### Flight Sim 18

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-18/id1398956467)

Experience the thrill of piloting realistic jet airliners in an open-world environment. Explore a global map, master challenging landings, and enjoy immersive flight controls, day-night cycles, and dynamic weather.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D model planes, Global open-world map, Day-night cycle, Realistic flight controls, Actual plane cockpits, Dynamic weather systems, Challenging landing scenarios

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Trainee Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Junior Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Second Officer Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| First Officer Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| Buy All Planes | $32.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to control
- 🚀 Variety of planes
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 Realistic sound effects
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Landing gear issues
- 🐛 Inaccurate flight physics
- 🐛 Buggy navigation and altitude indicators
- 💰 Expensive plane prices

**Reported bugs**

- Planes not retaining purchased upgrades
- Incorrect directional guidance during flights
- Altitude and speed indicators not functioning properly
- Freezing and crashing issues during gameplay

**Requested features**

- Add more airports and cities
- Implement more realistic flight mechanics
- Improve graphics and details of cities/environments
- Introduce emergency situations and challenges
- Add customization options for airlines and liveries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 free?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Flight Sim 18 free?

Flight Sim 18 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Sim 18 is rated higher. Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Flight Sim 18 averages 4.4 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 or Flight Sim 18 have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 shows ads; Flight Sim 18 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 or Flight Sim 18?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flight Sim 18 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2015 was updated on October 18, 2026 and Flight Sim 18 on October 19, 2026.

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