# Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire vs Carrier Landing HD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire at none against Carrier Landing HD's 7. Carrier Landing HD's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (1.7K vs 18). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire costs $4.99 and Carrier Landing HD $1.99 up front. Carrier Landing HD sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire against 4.3 for Carrier Landing HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Carrier Landing HD has 1.7K ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire's written reviews are positive against 77% of Carrier Landing HD's.

Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire ships an update every 7 months, Carrier Landing HD monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire | Carrier Landing HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-sim-pro-hellfire/id956100941/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrier-landing-hd/id1176797391/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **1.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 76.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#41** |
| Size | 156 MB | 956 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) | [畅 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/383381901) |

## What reviewers say

### Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/helicopter-sim-pro-hellfire/id956100941)

Pilot a multi-role helicopter to demolish enemy defenses and support ground troops. Engage in tactical combat with machine guns and missiles, employing various strategies to complete missions. Enjoy extensive gameplay with multiple difficulty levels, scenarios, and challenges.

**Highlights:** Multi-role helicopter piloting, Demolish enemy defenses, Machine gun and missile combat, Tactical campaign, Free flight with customizable weather, 30 missions and 90 challenges

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Carrier Landing HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carrier-landing-hd/id1176797391)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Racing (US App Store)

Experience realistic aerial combat with this high-end flight simulator. Engage in multiplayer dogfights, master complex aircraft maneuvers, and experience detailed physics for landing gear, recoil, and missile dynamics. Features include a realistic flight control system and advanced avionics.

**Highlights:** Multiplayer air combat and deathmatch, Realistic aircraft aerodynamics and maneuvers, Detailed landing gear and recoil dynamics, Simulated flight control systems (FCS), Authentic HUD and fire control radar, Real missile and bullet dynamic models, Advanced earth environment rendering

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 6 hours online game time | $0.99 | one-time |
| 18 hours online game time | $1.99 | one-time |
| F/A-18C/D Hornet Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| J-15A Carrier Liaoning Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-22A Raptor | $2.99 | one-time |
| F-14D Tomcat | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 hours online game time | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic flight physics
- 🚀 Stunning graphics
- 🚀 Immersive carrier operations
- 👍 Challenging but rewarding landing mechanics
- 👍 Detailed aircraft models

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Unresponsive controls
- 🔒 Multiplayer locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Limited free aircraft with no weapons
- 🔒 Expensive in-app purchases for new planes

**Reported bugs**

- Uncontrollable rolling and pitching issues
- Inconsistent landing gear and flap functionality
- Sudden loss of throttle control
- Crashing and black screen on startup

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer dogfighting mode
- Ability to add weapons to free aircraft
- More diverse aircraft selection (F-16, F-15, A-10, etc.)
- Expanded map with land-based airfields
- Missions and campaign mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire free?

Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Carrier Landing HD free?

Carrier Landing HD costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire or Carrier Landing HD?

Carrier Landing HD is rated higher. Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire averages 4.2 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Carrier Landing HD averages 4.3 from 1.7K ratings.

### Do Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire or Carrier Landing HD have ads?

Neither Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire nor Carrier Landing HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire or Carrier Landing HD?

Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire ships an update every 7 months, and Carrier Landing HD monthly. Most recently, Helicopter Sim Pro Hellfire was updated on November 3, 2026 and Carrier Landing HD on November 6, 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.*