# Flight 787 vs Tempest

The clearest difference is rating: Tempest at 4.6 against Flight 787's 3.7. Tempest also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 40%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 60). Flight 787's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Flight 787 costs $4.99 and Tempest $9.99 up front. Tempest sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Flight 787 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tempest holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tempest has 1.4K ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Flight 787's written reviews are positive against 64% of Tempest's.

Flight 787 ships an update every 5 months, Tempest every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight 787 | Tempest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-787-advanced/id956181601/reviews) | **[4.6 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-pirate-rpg-premium/id1127729015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#149** | — |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 588 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [idris Celik](https://appshunter.io/developer/746137887) | [HC GLOBAL DISTRIBUTION LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/482544510) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight 787

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-787-advanced/id956181601)

**Currently charting:** #149 Top Paid · Role Playing (US App Store)

Experience the most realistic flight simulation with a variety of aircraft and detailed cockpits. Engage in 26 unique missions, manage complex controls, and face random flight challenges. Enjoy diverse weather conditions and customizable airplane themes.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight simulation, Multiple aircraft types, Detailed 3D cockpits, 26 unique missions, Air traffic control, Random flight challenges, Customizable themes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tempest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tempest-pirate-rpg-premium/id1127729015)

Embark on an open-world pirate adventure, prowling the seas with a powerful ship. Engage in trade, assemble a fearsome crew, and complete challenging quests to acquire devastating artifacts. Explore vast oceans, battle sea monsters, and even wield mystical powers.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Ship combat and customization, Multi-level quests, Assemble and upgrade crew, PvP and co-op multiplayer, Mystical abilities

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100,000 gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Jade Sea & Treasure Land DLC | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pirate city DLC | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300,000 gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| x2 gold for 24 hours | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500,000 gold | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1,000,000 gold | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent graphics
- 🚢 Great pirate game experience
- 👍 Engaging gameplay and quests
- 💰 Good value for money
- 🌊 Immersive open-world sailing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🤔 Confusing UI and menus
- 🕹️ Challenging combat and controls
- 💰 Slow progression and grind for resources
- 🌍 Lack of language support (e.g. no Korean)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes during quests or when picking up loot
- Saved data gets reset or lost
- UI elements not properly scaled for iPhone X
- Missions and objectives not tracking correctly
- Inability to progress past tutorial due to bugs

**Requested features**

- Add Korean language support
- Improve camera controls and UI
- Expand content with more maps, ships, and quests
- Introduce multiplayer and co-op modes
- Allow customization of player character


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight 787 free?

Flight 787 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Tempest free?

Tempest costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Flight 787 or Tempest?

Tempest is rated higher. Flight 787 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Tempest averages 4.6 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Flight 787 or Tempest have ads?

Tempest shows ads; Flight 787 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight 787 or Tempest?

Flight 787 ships an update every 5 months, and Tempest every 3 months. Most recently, Flight 787 was updated on November 6, 2026 and Tempest on November 2, 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.*