SimplePlanes is an incredible achievement in mobile simulation, offering a level of creative freedom usually reserved for desktop PCs. It’s essentially a digital sandbox where you can build almost anything that flies, drives, or floats. The brilliance lies in its 'easy to learn, hard to master' building system. You can snap parts together to make a basic plane in minutes, but the deep physics engine means you’ll spend hours tweaking wing shapes and engine placement to achieve stable flight.
The community aspect is what truly gives the game infinite longevity. The ability to download thousands of user-created crafts—from realistic replicas of fighter jets to giant mechanical dragons—is staggering. The physics simulation is robust, accounting for lift, drag, and weight distribution. While it can be intimidating at first, the satisfaction of seeing a craft you designed from scratch finally take off is unparalleled. It’s a must-have for any aviation enthusiast or creative mind.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
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Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
BUILD AIRPLANES
You have the tools you'll need to bring any airplane to life. Snap parts together to build your airplane's body. Place engines to add thrust. Design and attach wings and then strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies.
DOWNLOAD AIRPLANES
Over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free from SimplePlanes.com. Find anything from old WW2 bombers to next-generation fighters to sci-fi spacecraft. You can upload your own airplanes and rise through the ranks from a bronze builder to a gold level builder.
DYNAMIC FLIGHT MODEL
Flight simulation at its finest. Every little change you make in the designer impacts how the airplane flies. Weight distribution, thrust, lift, and drag are all calculated continuously while flying. Parts can break off in spectacular fashion while flying due to over-stress or by hitting something. The fun won't stop there though. You can keep on flying even with a missing wing if you've got the skills.
SANDBOX MODE
Use all available parts to build airplanes with no restrictions. The sky is the limit. Literally.
CHALLENGES
Climb into the cockpit of one of your custom aircraft and see how it does in the challenges. Land on aircraft carriers, dodge surface-to-air missiles, race through courses, and so much more.
EDUCATIONAL
Tutorials will help players learn the basics of real airplane design and the considerations that need to be taken when airplanes are made.
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Build airplanes by snapping parts together, designing wing sections, and attaching engines. At any time, you can strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies with realistic physics. If you're not in the mood for building, over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free.
BUILD AIRPLANES
You have the tools you'll need to bring any airplane to life. Snap parts together to build your airplane's body. Place engines to add thrust. Design and attach wings and then strap yourself into the cockpit and see how it flies.
DOWNLOAD AIRPLANES
Over 250,000 airplanes are available to download for free from SimplePlanes.com. Find anything from old WW2 bombers to next-generation fighters to sci-fi spacecraft. You can upload your own airplanes and rise through the ranks from a bronze builder to a gold level builder.
DYNAMIC FLIGHT MODEL
Flight simulation at its finest. Every little change you make in the designer impacts how the airplane flies. Weight distribution, thrust, lift, and drag are all calculated continuously while flying. Parts can break off in spectacular fashion while flying due to over-stress or by hitting something. The fun won't stop there though. You can keep on flying even with a missing wing if you've got the skills.
SANDBOX MODE
Use all available parts to build airplanes with no restrictions. The sky is the limit. Literally.
CHALLENGES
Climb into the cockpit of one of your custom aircraft and see how it does in the challenges. Land on aircraft carriers, dodge surface-to-air missiles, race through courses, and so much more.
EDUCATIONAL
Tutorials will help players learn the basics of real airplane design and the considerations that need to be taken when airplanes are made.














SimplePlanes is a comprehensive flight simulator and building sandbox. Players use a variety of parts—including fuselage blocks, wings, engines, and landing gear—to construct unique vehicles. The game features a sophisticated physics engine that calculates lift, drag, and thrust in real-time, meaning your design choices directly impact how your craft flies. Beyond building, players can complete challenges, discover hidden islands, and download over 100,000 community-made crafts from the SimplePlanes website.
Dynamic flight physics
100,000+ community crafts
Fully destructible parts
Combat and racing challenges
Cross-platform craft sharing
For a stable plane, always ensure your blue 'Center of Lift' icon is slightly behind your red 'Center of Mass' icon. This prevents the plane from flipping or stalling during takeoff.
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Android Police - Thu Jan 29 2015
For the creative gamers and budding aircraft engineers out there, these games have all the creative tools needed to build and fly airplanes.
Game Rant - Thu Feb 29 2024
Use the designer to drag and drop parts. You can reshape fuselage blocks and wings to any size, allowing for complete customization of your craft's aerodynamics and look.
Absolutely! Users have built cars, boats, tanks, and even walking robots using the versatile parts system.