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Head-to-head

RFS vs Airline Commander

RFS 4.6★ · $0.99 60
Winner Airline Commander
Airline Commander 4.6★ · Free + IAP 70

Airline Commander offers a more engaging experience with realistic scenarios and good graphics despite frequent crashes and ads, while RFS struggles with subscription issues and limited free content.

Full reviews: RFS · Airline Commander

RFS and Airline Commander are both mobile flight simulators with strong graphics, but RFS is plagued by subscription issues and a lack of free content, leading to user frustration. Airline Commander, while free, is criticized for excessive ads, frequent crashes, and a 'pay-to-win' model, yet users praise its realistic gameplay and challenges.

Head to head

Features and Content edge: Airline CommanderR2R4R5R7
RFS RFS offers realistic graphics and features like failures and autopilot, with users requesting more detailed cities, moving cars, and additional aircraft like the L-1011 Tristar and A350-1000ULR R2R5. However, a major complaint is the scarcity of free planes, with only three available unless a subscription is purchased R7R21R28. Multiplayer is a desired feature but is not free, and some users note issues with collision avoidance in multiplayer R4R12. There are also requests for better crash graphics .
Airline Commander Airline Commander is praised for its realistic landing system, take-offs, and simulation flight exams, with users enjoying the challenging situations . It offers a variety of planes and licenses to acquire . However, users desire a free-play or multiplayer mode R95 and the ability to fly full routes without skipping segments . Some users also report issues with random planes on runways .
Ease of Use and Learning Curve edge: Airline CommanderR3R6R7R30
RFS RFS is generally described as realistic and helpful for learning aerodynamics, but some users find specific aircraft like the 737 to have poor sensitivity R3R6. The game can be boring during flight, with takeoff and landing being the most fun parts R7. Some users struggle with finding camera positions during training R30.
Airline Commander Airline Commander is noted as being a bit hard to control at the start but gets easier with practice . The airplane controls are described as super easy to learn and remember, balancing reality with simplicity . However, some users find the game's progression to be a grind and difficult to master without spending money .
Reliability and Performance tieR15R25R29R31
RFS RFS users report significant issues with the game not loading, getting stuck on loading screens, or crashing frequently R15R25R29R31. Some planes malfunction, losing power mid-flight R25. There are also reports of glitches, such as the altitude indicator following the climb .
Airline Commander Airline Commander suffers from widespread reliability issues, with frequent crashes during takeoff, landing, or even when trying to start an activity . Users also report overheating devices , game data loss , and getting stuck on daily reward screens . Some experience connection issues despite good Wi-Fi .
Price and Value tieR1R7R12R16
RFS RFS is a paid app ($0.99) but heavily criticized for requiring a subscription (RFS Pro) for most content, including planes and multiplayer R1R7R12R21. Users feel they pay twice, once for the game and again for content, and express frustration over the limited free planes . Many consider the subscription a waste of money due to issues R16.
Airline Commander Airline Commander is free but is heavily monetized with in-app purchases and a 'pay-to-win' structure R82. Users report an excessive number of ads, making the game difficult to play without premium R69R72R76R82. Progress is slow, and it's hard to earn in-game money or unlock planes without spending real money R82.
Support and Updates tieR4R5R9R10
RFS RFS users report unresponsiveness from developers regarding critical issues like loading problems and subscription access R15. There are complaints about subscription issues persisting across devices and after phone upgrades, with no resolution R9R10R13R16. Users also desire more frequent updates and new content R4R5.
Airline Commander Airline Commander's support is described as incredibly kind and patient for bugs and issues R72. However, users report that progress can be lost with updates . There are requests for more consistent updates that address performance and user experience, rather than just focusing on monetization .
Pick RFS if

You are willing to pay for a subscription to unlock all content and want a simulator with realistic graphics and features like autopilot and failures R2. You prioritize a detailed simulation experience over a free-to-play model R6.

Pick Airline Commander if

You prefer a free-to-play game and are willing to tolerate frequent ads and a 'pay-to-win' progression system R82. You enjoy realistic landing systems, take-offs, and challenging flight exams, and appreciate a balance of reality with simple controls .

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews, often related to monetization, technical issues, and lack of free content. RFS's negative reviews are heavily skewed by subscription issues and limited free planes, while Airline Commander's are dominated by ad frequency and crashes. The lifetime ratings are very close, but recent reviews for both show a decline in user satisfaction.

Frequently asked

How many free planes does RFS offer?
RFS offers only three free planes, with additional aircraft requiring a paid 'RFS Pro' subscription R7R21R28.
Does Airline Commander have multiplayer?
Airline Commander does not currently have a multiplayer mode, though users have been requesting it for years R95.
Are there many ads in Airline Commander?
Yes, Airline Commander is heavily criticized for having too many ads, with some users reporting ads every 60 seconds and multiple clicks required to exit them, making the game difficult to play without premium R69R72R76R82.
Do RFS subscriptions work across devices?
Many RFS users report issues with subscriptions not transferring to new devices or being lost after phone upgrades, with no access to the paid 'Pro' version R9R10R13R16.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] RFS 5/5 · US I loved it: It has failures and auto pilot I love it
  2. [R4] RFS 2/5 · US Needs more updates: I’ve been playing Real Flight Simulator for about 4, 5 years, and overall I love the game. It’s one of the best mobile flight simulators out there, but there are a few major issues that have been frustrating me for a long time. My biggest complaint is multiplayer. Players can taxi straight through or into your aircraft with no collision avoidance. It completely ruins the realis
  3. [R5] RFS 5/5 · US Need L-1011 Tristar but great game: The game is great But can you at least Add Lockheed 1011 Tristar since you Added Md-11 and Boeing 727 those are TriJet and Lockheed 1011 Tristar can sound great But I still love the game
  4. [R7] RFS 2/5 · US In air: When flying it gets kind of boring but taking off and landing is fun and there’s not much free planes there’s only three so I give this game a two
  5. [R3] RFS 3/5 · US 737 sensitivity: The 737’s sensitivity is really really bad. The game itself is amazing but the 737’s sensitivity is all over the place. Please redo it.
  6. [R6] RFS 3/5 · US Upsetting: This is a great game. I have always been interested in planes and aerodynamics. This game helped teach me how. It is very realistic and fun but there is one thing that I would like to point out. I was flying my plane and there was apparently a public chat feature where you could talk to strangers. It had no limits or safety controls for children, and people were swearing, talking about
  7. [R30] RFS 3/5 · US Where’s the initial camera: I was doing the flight training test#2 and I had to change the camera position then it told me to put it back at the initial placement but I slept through it five times and I couldn’t find it.
  8. [R15] RFS 3/5 · US Not Working: Hey guys and ROTROS, I finally decided to download this game back 4 days ago and I just get stuck on the loading screen Pack #1491. I’ve reached out to apple support to see if they can do anything and they couldn’t do anything about it and just reach out to the developer of the game. I’ve emailed them on that day and as of today I haven’t gotten a response. so if the ROTROS Devs and a
  9. [R25] RFS 1/5 · US Major issue with new update: The new update is awesome, but seems like every plane I get just 5000 ft in the air all power is cut off and I crash. I’ve made sure several times that random crash’s etc is turned off and nothing can malfunction when I’m flying, and all of my planes are still crashing, don’t know if this is bug with me or with everyone but it did not do this until the latest update.
  10. [R29] RFS 4/5 · US Update: it won’t load theupdate I don’t know what to do
  11. [R31] RFS 1/5 · US J: The game only says loading, but it never enters
  12. [R1] RFS 1/5 · US Bloodthirsty for money: Note to rortos: ya never know when I’ll be lurking in your closet at night like foxy at the aftons house from fnaf
  13. [R12] RFS 3/5 · US Fun but…..: I wish multiplayer was free and all the planes were free to get with in game money.i say that because multiplayer is most people’s favorite part and solo gets boring after some time. But overall it’s fun when I get bored of other games.
  14. [R16] RFS 1/5 · US Game is okay.: The actual game is okay, but I’m rating this 1 star because I bought a subscription for 6 dollars and it was a total waste of money! It makes no sense, because I have a device (that I no longer have) had this subscription, I can’t even use the subscription.
  15. [R9] RFS 3/5 · US Subscription issues: Everytime I pay for a subscription it says something like “purchase failed please review payment details” even though it goes through on the card. So I have a subscription and I still only have the free planes
  16. [R10] RFS 1/5 · US I now need to get RFS pro: When I come back it, my thing is gone
  17. [R21] RFS 3/5 · US Requires RFS Pro too much: You have absolutely NO other planes unless you pay at least 6 Bucks.
  18. [R28] RFS 2/5 · US Needs more free planes: I only have the free version THERE ARE ONLY THREE PLANES TO CHOOSE FROM IN THE FREE VERSION. NOT EVEN FREE BECAUSE THE ONE DOLLAR I SPENT ON IT. INFINITE FLIGHT IS BETTER….. and we need a joystick mode…
  19. [R95] Airline Commander 5/5 · US 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
  20. [R69] Airline Commander 3/5 · US Ok: Too many ads. Expected the game graphics to be more realistic but was disappointed.
  21. [R72] Airline Commander 3/5 · US 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
  22. [R76] Airline Commander 1/5 · US Greed: They crammed in so much advertising that they defeated themselves; now it's impossible to enter the game. · translated
  23. [R82] Airline Commander 1/5 · US 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
  24. [R13] RFS 1/5 · US RFS pro issue: Hi to inform you, if your device isn’t connected to google with the pro subscription, it won’t be available to you

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store