# Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! vs Drone Racing

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! at 73% against Drone Racing's 30%. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (53K vs 70). Drone Racing's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Drone Racing sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! has 53K ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Flight Pilot Simulator 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 30% of Drone Racing's.

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, Drone Racing fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! | Drone Racing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-pilot-simulator-3d/id959619034/reviews)** | [3.5 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-racing-quadcopter-fpv-racing/id1132013970/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **72.8% of reviews** | 29.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 321 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **7.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wildlife Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) | [QIAN ZHOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1132013969) |

## What reviewers say

### Flight Pilot Simulator 3D!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-pilot-simulator-3d/id959619034)

Experience the thrill of flight with a variety of realistic aircraft. Complete challenging missions, explore vast open maps, and enjoy immersive scenarios. This game offers addictive gameplay and stunning graphics for aspiring pilots.

**Highlights:** Realistic planes, Challenging missions, Open map exploration, Immersive scenarios, Free flight mode, Addictive gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stack of 50.000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Max Cargo 415 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pro starter pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Max Cargo 132 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Pile of 100.000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Super LeerJet 55 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tornado 300L | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5 Lottery Spins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Antonove 2 Turbo | $14.99 | one-time |
| Max Fighter SplitFire | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome game
- ✈️ Great flight simulator
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun
- 🎮 Engaging gameplay
- 💰 Able to earn in-game currency

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Planes won't take off after landing
- 💰 Expensive planes and in-app purchases
- 🔧 Bugs and glitches
- 🎮 Repetitive and lacking new content
- 📺 Annoying ads

**Reported bugs**

- Planes won't take off after landing
- Game crashes on startup
- Planes behave erratically during takeoff and landing
- Altitude indicator not accurate
- Restore purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Add more planes and helicopters
- Improve graphics and realism
- Implement cockpit view
- Expand map and add more airports
- Add multiplayer and online features


### Drone Racing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drone-racing-quadcopter-fpv-racing/id1132013970)

Experience the thrill of high-speed drone racing with immersive FPV gameplay. Navigate challenging obstacle courses, collect gems for upgrades, and master stunts to achieve the highest scores. Offers both beginner-friendly and advanced control modes for all skill levels.

**Highlights:** Immersive FPV drone racing, Obstacle course navigation, Gem collection for upgrades, Stunt mechanics for speed, Noob and Pro control modes, Switchable camera views

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Get 2000 gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 3000 gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 5000 gems | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! free?

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Drone Racing free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! or Drone Racing?

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! is rated higher. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Drone Racing averages 3.5 from 70 ratings.

### Do Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! or Drone Racing have ads?

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! shows ads; Drone Racing does not.

### Which is updated more often, Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! or Drone Racing?

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, and Drone Racing fortnightly. Most recently, Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! was updated on November 8, 2026 and Drone Racing 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.*