# Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! vs Aviateur

The clearest difference is ads: Aviateur at none against Flight Pilot Simulator 3D!'s shown. Aviateur also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 73%). Flight Pilot Simulator 3D!'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (53K vs 106). On price, rating, 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 Aviateur sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. 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 4.7 for Aviateur. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! has 53K ratings behind it against 106, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Flight Pilot Simulator 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 87% of Aviateur's.

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, Aviateur every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! | Aviateur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-pilot-simulator-3d/id959619034/reviews) | **[4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviateur-flight-simulation/id6444638830/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 106 |
| Positive reviews | 73.0% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 292 MB | 793 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wildlife Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) | [Rajatdeep Bakshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655806172) |

## 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


### Aviateur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviateur-flight-simulation/id6444638830)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of aircraft and diverse, accurate real-world locations. Engage in air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, master challenging landings, and customize weather conditions for an immersive adventure.

**Highlights:** Multiple aircraft types, Geographically accurate locations, Air combat (WWII and Modern), Dynamic weather system, Challenging landings, Customizable flight dynamics, Day/Night cycle

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fishbed | $0.49 | one-time |
| Lightning II Carrier Variant | $0.49 | one-time |
| Blackbird | $0.49 | one-time |
| MH-6E | $0.49 | one-time |
| Mi-28N | $0.49 | one-time |
| Airbus A380 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Boeing 787 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Chinook | $0.49 | one-time |
| Concorde | $0.49 | one-time |
| Douglas DC-3 | $0.49 | one-time |
| F-16C | $0.49 | one-time |
| Extra 330sc | $0.49 | one-time |
| SU-27S | $0.49 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing flight simulator experience
- 🚫 No forced ads
- 🎮 Agile interface with many controls
- ✈️ Large variety of aircraft
- 🗺️ Evocative graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Most good planes cost money
- 💸 Pay to win aspect
- 🗺️ Limited maps
- 🛬 Landing on terrain can be difficult
- 💥 Unrealistic explosions on impact

**Reported bugs**

- Plane explodes when hitting a tree
- Enemy ground units lock on from too far
- Planes cannot be unlocked (network issue)
- Cannot purchase/restore plane purchases (internet connection required)
- Sun breaks the game (makes everything pink)

**Requested features**

- Add 747 400, 747 8, 777
- Add 747
- Add 777
- Add AH64 Apache
- Add cars that drive on the streets


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Aviateur free?

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

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

Aviateur is rated higher. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Aviateur averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.

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

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

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

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, and Aviateur every 2 months. Most recently, Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! was updated on September 25, 2026 and Aviateur on September 17, 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.*