# Plane Troubles vs Flight Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Plane Troubles at 69% against Flight Simulator's 18%. Plane Troubles also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Flight Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 32 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Plane Troubles asks for nothing beyond the download.

Plane Troubles holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Simulator has 4.7K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Plane Troubles's written reviews are positive against 18% of Flight Simulator's.

Plane Troubles ships an update every 32 months, Flight Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Plane Troubles | Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-troubles/id982537088/reviews)** | [4.1 (4.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-world/id1605579522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **4.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **69.2% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 32 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Paid |
| Size | 127 MB | 2.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dipartimento di Matematica e Informatica - Universita' degli Studi di Udine](https://appshunter.io/developer/834258849) | [Sir Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1504136162) |

## What reviewers say

### Plane Troubles

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-troubles/id982537088)

Navigate a chaotic plane cabin to escape safely in this 2D arcade game. Swipe to avoid obstacles like smoke, fires, and unruly passengers. Test your survival skills in increasingly challenging evacuation scenarios.

**Highlights:** 2D arcade gameplay, Aircraft evacuation simulation, Swipe-based controls, Obstacle avoidance (smoke, fire, passengers), Challenging survival scenarios

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-world/id1605579522)

Experience realistic airplane flying with high-resolution graphics and cutting-edge AI. Master various flying skills through numerous missions, from basic takeoffs to advanced rescue and combat scenarios. Become a seasoned pilot through challenging events.

**Highlights:** Realistic airplane flight simulation, High-resolution graphics, AI-powered scenarios, Diverse mission types (takeoff, landing, rescue, air race), Pilot skill progression, Challenging commander events

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100.000 Coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lockhead Martin F-35 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Game | $1.99 | one-time |
| 500.000 Coin | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airboss Belluga XLA330 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Airboss A380 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 5.000.000 Coin | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sukoi S27 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10.000.000 Coin | $17.99 | one-time |
| Fighter Jet Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Passenger Package | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic graphics
- 💡 Variety of planes
- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-play model
- ⏱️ Slow loading times
- 🔒 Lack of online functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Planes crashing on landing
- Compass not working properly
- Rescue mission not functioning
- Night mode causing black screen

**Requested features**

- More planes and airports
- Improved flight physics and controls
- Online multiplayer mode
- Customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Plane Troubles free?

Plane Troubles is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flight Simulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Plane Troubles or Flight Simulator?

Plane Troubles is rated higher. Plane Troubles averages 4.5 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Flight Simulator averages 4.1 from 4.7K ratings.

### Do Plane Troubles or Flight Simulator have ads?

Plane Troubles shows ads; Flight Simulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Plane Troubles or Flight Simulator?

Plane Troubles ships an update every 32 months, and Flight Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, Plane Troubles was updated on October 6, 2026 and Flight Simulator on October 21, 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.*