# Take Off vs New York Flight Simulator Pro

The clearest difference is price: New York Flight Simulator Pro at Free against Take Off's $0.99. Take Off's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

New York Flight Simulator Pro is free to download; Take Off costs $0.99 up front. Take Off sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and New York Flight Simulator Pro sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Take Off holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Take Off has 197 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of Take Off's written reviews are positive against 33% of New York Flight Simulator Pro's.

Take Off ships an update every 2 months, New York Flight Simulator Pro every 34 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Take Off | New York Flight Simulator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-off-the-flight-simulator/id982235342/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-flight-simulator-pro/id1206018710/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **61.6% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 34 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 416 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [astragon Entertainment GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/433152241) | [Pro Simulators Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172408779) |

## What reviewers say

### Take Off

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/take-off-the-flight-simulator/id982235342)

Experience realistic flight simulation with over 20 aircraft and 40 diverse missions, from cargo transport to rescue operations. Build your own airline, fly to global destinations, and master challenging weather conditions and engine failures.

**Highlights:** Fly 24 airplanes with realistic 3D cockpits, Open world exploration in Hawaii, 50 exciting missions, Fly to 21 famous airports, Start your own airline, Customize and upgrade planes, Master challenging landings and failures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A light aircraft full of coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Miles Silver Card | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Miles Gold Card | $1.99 | one-time |
| A regional jet full of coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| A cargo plane full of coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Miles Platinum Card | $8.99 | one-time |
| A jumbo jet full of coins | $13.99 | one-time |
| Bonus Miles Diamond Card | $26.99 | one-time |
| Two jumbo jets full of coins | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Nostalgia
- 🚀 Amazing flying game
- 🚀 Beautiful terrain and weather rendering
- 🚀 Great fun
- 🚀 Fantastic graphics and controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Camera issues during landing
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes
- 🔋 Expensive planes and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Poor landing physics
- 🐛 Unrealistic controls

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Connectivity issues and unable to access online features
- Glitches with in-game miles/currency
- Compatibility issues on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More airports and destinations
- Larger map and world
- More aircraft types like airliners and jets
- Night flying mode
- Calibration options for controls


### New York Flight Simulator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/new-york-flight-simulator-pro/id1206018710)

Experience realistic flight simulation over a detailed New York City. Pilot a variety of aircraft through diverse missions and customizable weather conditions. Enjoy high-performance graphics and an intuitive interface for an immersive flying adventure.

**Highlights:** 13 detailed aircraft, Over 250 missions, Highly detailed NYC scenery, Customizable weather and time, Functional cockpits and autopilot, Realistic flight physics

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Departures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 70 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 75 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A319-700 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A321 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380-700 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 747 VC25 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 757-300 | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔒 Realistic graphics
- 👍 Variety of planes
- 👍 Easy controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive plane purchases
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🔋 Performance issues on some devices
- 👎 Limited free planes

**Reported bugs**

- Planes glitching and crashing
- Screen turning green during flight
- Controls not responding properly

**Requested features**

- More free planes to unlock
- Ability to earn planes through gameplay
- Improved autopilot functionality
- Better air traffic control integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Take Off free?

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

### Is New York Flight Simulator Pro free?

New York Flight Simulator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Take Off or New York Flight Simulator Pro?

Take Off is rated higher. Take Off averages 4.4 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while New York Flight Simulator Pro averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Take Off or New York Flight Simulator Pro have ads?

New York Flight Simulator Pro shows ads; Take Off does not.

### Which is updated more often, Take Off or New York Flight Simulator Pro?

Take Off ships an update every 2 months, and New York Flight Simulator Pro every 34 months. Most recently, Take Off was updated on November 6, 2026 and New York Flight Simulator Pro on November 6, 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.*