# Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! vs RFS

The clearest difference is price: Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! at Free against RFS's $0.99. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). RFS's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! is free to download; RFS costs $0.99 up front. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and RFS sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! against 4.6 for RFS. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53K and 24K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flight Pilot Simulator 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 74% of RFS's.

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, RFS every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! | RFS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-pilot-simulator-3d/id959619034/reviews) | [4.6 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 24K |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **74.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 292 MB | 546 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wildlife Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) | [RORTOS SRL](https://appshunter.io/developer/454802333) |

## 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 realistic airplane simulation game. Complete challenging missions, explore vast open maps, and pilot a variety of aircraft. Enjoy immersive scenarios and discover surprises in free flight mode.

**Highlights:** Challenging missions, 20 realistic aircraft, Open map exploration, Free flight mode, Immersive scenarios, Emergency and rescue missions

**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 130 | $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


### RFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rfs-real-flight-simulator/id1444761746)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Racing, #31 Top Paid · Simulation, #49 Top Grossing · Racing, #77 Top Paid · Games, #124 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of piloting an aircraft with a realistic flight simulator. Learn takeoffs, landings, and full flights with detailed 3D cockpits and extensive airport options. Engage in multiplayer mode or try your hand at air traffic control.

**Highlights:** 60+ airplane models with 3D cockpits, 1900+ HD airports with 3D buildings, Real-time flights and weather, Multiplayer mode with global community, Air Traffic Control (ATC) game mode, Customizable liveries and airport designs

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $3.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $4.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (1 month) | $5.99 | per month |
| RFS Pro (6 months) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (6 month) | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $29.99 | per year |
| RFS Pro (1 year) | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic simulation
- 🚀 Variety of aircraft and liveries
- 🚀 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Impressive graphics and 3D airports

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and disconnections
- 🐛 Autopilot and flight model issues
- 🐛 Lack of interactive cockpit features
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- 💰 Limited free aircraft selection

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues when switching devices
- Runway and taxiway rendering problems
- Autopilot disconnects during long flights
- Inconsistent landing gear and reverse thrust behavior

**Requested features**

- Add more free aircraft options
- Improve ATC functionality and realism
- Implement more advanced camera views (cabin, under-wing, etc.)
- Add support for external controllers (throttle, etc.)
- Improve weather effects and turbulence simulation


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is RFS free?

RFS costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! and RFS are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 53K and 24K ratings respectively.

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

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

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

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, and RFS every 3 weeks. Most recently, Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! was updated on September 25, 2026 and RFS on September 25, 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.*