# Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! vs Flight Sim 3D

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! and Flight Sim 3D both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 73% of Flight Pilot Simulator 3D!'s written reviews are positive against 26% of Flight Sim 3D's. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (53K vs 4.4K). Flight Sim 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Flight Sim 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! against 4.5 for Flight Sim 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! has 53K ratings behind it against 4.4K, 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 26% of Flight Sim 3D's.

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, Flight Sim 3D every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! | Flight Sim 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (53K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-pilot-simulator-3d/id959619034/reviews)** | [4.5 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-3d-airplane-games/id6470972318/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **53K** | 4.4K |
| Positive reviews | **72.9% of reviews** | 25.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 309 MB | 250 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Wildlife Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721431484) | [Muarij Mahmood Ramay](https://appshunter.io/developer/1713881722) |

## 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


### Flight Sim 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-3d-airplane-games/id6470972318)

Experience the thrill of flight with this simulator game. Pilot planes and helicopters through various missions, from cargo transport to mountain rescues. Improve your flying skills with realistic controls and stunning graphics.

**Highlights:** Pilot planes and helicopters, Cargo transport missions, Mountain rescue missions, Flight tutorial, Realistic sound effects, Stunning graphics

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Took mind off broken computer
- 🚀 Fun and enjoyable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Looks nothing like the ad
- 🔋 Too many ads
- 🔋 Ads ruin the experience
- 🔋 Ads are too long and frequent

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with older devices

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Improve ad experience


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Flight Sim 3D free?

Flight Sim 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! is rated higher. Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53K ratings, while Flight Sim 3D averages 4.5 from 4.4K ratings.

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

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

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

Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! ships an update every 4 days, and Flight Sim 3D every 6 weeks. Most recently, Flight Pilot Simulator 3D! was updated on October 23, 2026 and Flight Sim 3D on October 22, 2026.

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