Airline Commander alternatives
Airline Commander users often seek alternatives due to frequent app crashes, excessive ads, and a 'pay-to-win' progression system. Alternatives offer different focuses, from casual plane evolution to combat flight or airport management, catering to varied player preferences.
Why users look for alternatives to Airline Commander
- The game frequently crashes, especially during critical moments like takeoff, landing, or starting activities, making it unplayable for many users, including those on newer devices like the 10th gen iPad.R1R4R10R13
- Users report an overwhelming number of ads, appearing after every flight or every 60 seconds, which significantly disrupts gameplay and makes the experience frustrating without a premium subscription.R9R12R16R22
- Progression is heavily skewed towards 'pay-to-win,' with expensive planes and upgrades, making it difficult for free players to advance without spending money or enduring long waits.R5R19R22R33
- Significant bugs include lost game progress, issues with daily check-ins getting users stuck, and synchronization errors.R3R6R7R11
- Some players desire more realistic full-route flights without skipping sections, and others wish for features like multiplayer mode.R14R35
The alternatives
Epic Plane Evolution offers a casual, addictive experience where players build and evolve planes, focusing on slingshot mechanics and leveling up R55R56R58R64. It is described as fun and challenging, with many levels to progress through R58.
Better for: This game is better for players looking for a more casual, less realistic plane game focused on progression and building, who don't mind frequent ads R55R56R58. It suits those who enjoy simple, addictive gameplay over complex flight simulation R58R64.
Head-to-head: Airline Commander vs Epic Plane EvolutionSky Warriors is a mobile jet simulator with realistic graphics and a focus on competitive air combat R69R72R78. It features various jets and offers an engaging, albeit sometimes stressful, experience R78.
Better for: Sky Warriors is better for players who prefer action-packed jet combat over civilian flight simulation, and those who appreciate realistic graphics in a mobile format R69R72R78. It suits competitive players, though some find the ranking system and matchmaking frustrating R65.
Head-to-head: Airline Commander vs Sky WarriorsAirport City Manager Simulator combines airport management with city building, offering a 'vibe' that appeals to 'avgeeks' R80. It allows players to build and manage an airport, with optional ads for rewards R81R83.
Better for: This game is better for players who enjoy management and city-building elements alongside aviation themes, rather than direct flight simulation R79R80. It suits those who are patient with progression or willing to pay to advance, and who appreciate optional ads R83.
Head-to-head: Airline Commander vs Airport City Manager SimulatorAirplane Pro is a flight simulator praised for its realistic controls and being a good tool for learning to fly a plane R101. It features various planes, including the Concorde and Beluga, and some users report no ads R94R103R105.
Better for: Airplane Pro is better for players seeking a more focused flight simulation experience with realistic controls, potentially without the constant ads found in other games R101R103. It suits those who prioritize the flying mechanics and plane variety over advanced graphics or complex missions R94R105.
Head-to-head: Airline Commander vs Airplane ProExtreme Landings offers realistic physics and crash simulations, making it appealing for players who value detailed crash mechanics . It features good graphics and controls, with a focus on landing challenges R114R115.
Better for: This game is better for players who prioritize realistic flight physics and enjoy the challenge of landing, especially those interested in detailed crash animations R114. It suits those who are willing to pay for the full experience, as many features are locked behind a 'Pro Version' paywall R112R113R116R119.
Head-to-head: Airline Commander vs Extreme LandingsYou should stick with Airline Commander if you appreciate its balance of reality and simplicity in flight simulation, enjoy the realistic landing system and situations, and are willing to tolerate frequent crashes, ads, and a 'pay-to-win' progression system .
Evidence note: Epic Plane Evolution, Sky Warriors, Airport City Manager Simulator, Airplane Pro, and Extreme Landings all have sufficient review evidence to form a judgment.
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What reviewers actually said
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- [R1] Airline Commander Crashing Overheating: Phone overheating and crashing will update review on next update, love the game feel like I can land a plan in real life now.
- [R4] Airline Commander No: I didn’t even get to play the game. It kept bringing me to the home screen and then loading me it kept happening and I tried to restart my phone a log out of the app. Nothing worked. If you don’t want to waste your time, don’t get this game.
- [R10] Airline Commander Fix it or I will not play: The game crashes every time I land or take off. I can’t even do a simple landing with out it crashing. I keep having to reload the game every time and I don’t like it. If you don’t fix the game I will never play again.
- [R13] Airline Commander 10th gen IPad is a no go: This game crashes every single time I try to play, and I don’t know about you, but I’m not gonna buy a fancy new IPad just to play this game - it’s totally not worth the frustration. While I did get to enjoy it once or twice, my overall message to players with 10th gen IPads is don’t get it. For those of you with newer IPads, have fun!
- [R9] Airline Commander Ok: Too many ads. Expected the game graphics to be more realistic but was disappointed.
- [R12] Airline Commander Okay game: The first thing I want to say right away is that the service you will receive for bugs and issues is incredibly kind and patient. With that aside this game does make you watch thousands of adds in your career of playing this game. The shop I very confusing (It uses a lot of capitalism). But besides the adds this game is incredibly well built with incredible graphics for mobile users. It
- [R16] Airline Commander Greed: They crammed in so much advertising that they defeated themselves; now it's impossible to enter the game. · translated
- [R22] Airline Commander Tooo many ads and you have to pay to use!: There are way too many ads and it’s too hard to get any money. The game keeps crashing too. When I’m flying and I’m ready to get my new plane, I have to buy $8 worth of the currency just to get the license of a tiny plane. The ads on the other hand, tooooooo many! It’s like here’s an ad and now that its done here’s another and another and another. IF YOU
- [R5] Airline Commander Too much pay to win: I’ve been playing game daily for 6 years and am still far from the top. Can we please get more credits per flight for those of us that don’t have thousands to spend on a phone game? Thanks! Great game. Great programming. But set up for paying players mainly.
- [R19] Airline Commander Better upgrades: I shouldn’t have to pay hundreds of dollars to get a upgrade when I been playing this game for years stop playing with the money and let me get some good cash routs so I can fly some bigger planes
- [R33] Airline Commander Advert simulator: It used to be good before they added an advert after every flight. Additionally if you want to progress quickly you’re going to have to spend money. However though it is free and I can understand their want ti make money but there are absolutely too many adverts and it massively takes away from the enjoyment of the game
- [R3] Airline Commander Daily check-ins are broken: They implemented daily check ins a while ago and then stopped, and have since started again. Every time open the app now I get stuck on a daily check in screen and can’t play. 10/10.
- [R6] Airline Commander Stuck on daily reward screen: I have been playing on and off for 8 years and it’s a good game. The main issue is today I loaded in and immediately got stuck in the daily rewards screen with no X button. I restarted the game but the same thing happened. Today i tried again and it was the same thing. I can’t play the game anymore and it’s really annoying. Devs please fix this.
- [R7] Airline Commander waste of time: i closed the game with my account on level 4 with six planes; this is months of time put into this. just went to play the game again, my progress is all deleted. not worth it, you also can not fly much.
- [R11] Airline Commander All data lost: I opened the game today and there was an error message that read that all my data was lost, 3 years of slow progress all gone. Now I have to start over and who knows how long it’ll take. Disappointed.
- [R14] Airline Commander Good …… but the jobs: I’ve been playing for a while and I wish I could do like the full on route with no skipping from take off to landing I just want it to be all of the route like no skipping at all
- [R35] Airline Commander We need multiplayer mode and free play: So I have been playing this game for 5 years and I’m still waiting for this things to come thank you
- [R55] Epic Plane Evolution Best game ever: I love that you can build a plane and that it gets cooler and cooler as you move on
- [R56] Epic Plane Evolution Fun game many add: The game is fun, leveling up planes, and slingshots make it engaging, but the amount of ads is too much. First it was every 3ish flights, then every 2, but today it’s after every round. I’m deleting because of that alone.
- [R58] Epic Plane Evolution Fun game: I’ve been addicted. It has ads yes but it’s actually challenging and has tons of levels
- [R64] Epic Plane Evolution Epic: Pretty cool game. I can see how it would become addicting
- [R69] Sky Warriors Cool game: I mean it’s a decent Mobile jet simulator
- [R72] Sky Warriors Super realistic, but....: This game is absolutely awesome! It is so realistic and it makes you feel like you are actually flying a F-16. The only thing that this game has that isn’t very good is the chat. Almost everyone says bad words. Every single one. I recommend for an 8 year old or lower not to play this. But other than that, this game is top gun. And also I can’t play it on my phone because
- [R78] Sky Warriors Good game: The game is very good and the graphics are somewhat realistic, with a variety of planes. Although now, for some reason, an epic plane that used to cost 100 crystals is available from the start. · translated
- [R65] Sky Warriors Bro: This game is so bad because why is it putting me in a lcl game when I am in major this game makes no sense and I can’t even destroy the cargo planes in 2 taps so bad do not get
- [R79] Airport City Manager Simulator End if an Era: I played this game for 10+ years and it’s time to hang it up. What was once a fun game to play and build has turned into a game that lacks creativity and meaningful reward. The ads are one thing but the recent switch from 3 stars per destination to 5 stars removed the sense of accomplishing something. I wish there was an upgrade that honored overflying these cities back when 3 stars
- [R80] Airport City Manager Simulator Yall should get this game: Im an avgeek, and it can be a bit triggering seeing 747 Concorde with Boom Overture engines, but this game is a vibe, five stars
- [R81] Airport City Manager Simulator Awesome game hooked for life… but the ads: Playing this game is fun it brings back the joy of having a game that is really fun to play and this is definitely my number one favorite game to play and also make the ads for the free stuff at the end of the ad there is no x to get off the ad and get the reward and it probably is going to take me at least 100 try’s so please. Fix the glitch
- [R83] Airport City Manager Simulator great: Great for avgeeks, ads are optional! best. game. ever.
- [R94] Airplane Pro The Concorde: The Concorde is a very fast plane in airplane pro flight simulator is my favorite plane in airplane pro flight simulator
- [R101] Airplane Pro Great game! Just one suggestion…: This game is great! And super fun! Great for learning how to fly a plane, and has realistic controls. But there is one thing about the game, the characters that you can choose to fly the plane. You have both genders, but what about different nationalities? I don’t think only white people can be pilots. It would be great if you could add more diversity. Other than
- [R103] Airplane Pro No ads: So happy it has no ads
- [R105] Airplane Pro Beat flight sim ever: I was so bored and I was looking at this game I downloaded it and IT WAS JUST SO AMAZING.I was expecting bad because of the graphics BUT NO tbh the graphics aren’t that good but I CANT DO ANY BETTER THEN THAT.Also I love that the beluga is in here
- [R112] Extreme Landings The best game: Thae need to fix to no payment it’s 7$ for 1 thing that is part of the game
- [R113] Extreme Landings EVERYTHING IS LOCKED.: When I first got this game, I had high expectations. But after playing for a while, I realized one thing, LITERALLY EVERYTHING IS LOCKED!!! You literally only have one plane, six missions, and if you want to do more missions or get more planes or play the flight simulator, you have to BUY THE PRO VERSION OF THE GAME FOR 35$. WHO’S GUNNA PAY 35$ FOR A GAME.😠 but I like the am
- [R114] Extreme Landings I love the game, but why I gave it four stars: I love it. I like how it when you turn your phone. It turns a plane all in all, but I think you should make the landing easier or is it cause I’m a bad pilot I don’t know just please make the landing easier. And I feel like there is no landing. Tell me if you’re someone else and you know how to land if the owner doesn’t see this.
- [R115] Extreme Landings Ads: I have to start with giving props to the developer. Great graphics, control and gameplay. I don’t mind the ads BUT the timing is terrible…. As soon as the flight starts…so does the ads, I can’t control the plane due to it flying in the background during the ads. By the time the ad is over, my plane has already crashed. So I have to restart the mission and there goes another ad. But it also se
- [R116] Extreme Landings 1: You have to by every thing The only part I like is that they heard the Airbus a 340 but they should and stick control control and also A340 in real life it’s a really bad one. I don’t know simulate that because it in barely flies in real life so I am going to do not download this game unless you have money
- [R119] Extreme Landings Flight simulator isn’t free: I hate that the flight sim is not free and I don’t have any money wtf
Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store