# Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! vs DRS

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! at 73% against DRS's 28%. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and DRS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! has 53K ratings behind it against 1.9K, 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 28% of DRS's.

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, DRS every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! | DRS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-pilot-simulator-3d/id959619034/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drs-drone-flight-simulator/id1468732933/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 1.9K |
| Positive reviews | **73.0% of reviews** | 28.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 292 MB | 223 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) | [PSV Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1091563899) |

## 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


### DRS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drs-drone-flight-simulator/id1468732933)

Master FPV drone piloting with realistic physics in a sandbox environment. Explore diverse locations, customize controls, and choose from various flight modes. Ideal for beginners and experienced pilots alike.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics-based flying, Race and sandbox modes, Multiple flight locations, Adjustable controls, Throttle stabilizer for beginners, Customizable drone characteristics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove all ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great simulator
- 🎮 Supports controllers
- 👍 Helps practice flying

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken controls and features after updates
- 💸 Too many ads, even after paying to remove them
- 🛑 Not realistic compared to real drones

**Reported bugs**

- Vertical thrust is broken in latest version
- Can't get past ads prompt even after paying
- Frequent crashes and glitches

**Requested features**

- Add more maps and environments
- Improve physics and realism
- Add crash physics and effects


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is DRS free?

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

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

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! is rated higher. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while DRS averages 4.2 from 1.9K ratings.

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

Both Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! and DRS show ads.

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

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, and DRS every 2 months. Most recently, Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! was updated on September 24, 2026 and DRS on September 24, 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.*