Check Infinite Flight system requirements for iPhone, iPad and Android, plus storage, internet, controller and PC compatibility advice.
Infinite Flight requires a supported iPhone, iPad or Android phone or tablet capable of installing the latest app release. It has no native Windows or macOS version. Allow several gigabytes of free storage, use a stable internet connection for downloads and online flying, and favour recent hardware for smoother performance.
What are the minimum Infinite Flight requirements?
The decisive minimum requirement is whether the latest Infinite Flight release is listed as compatible with your device and operating system. Minimum iOS, iPadOS and Android versions can change between app releases, so the compatibility information displayed for your device is more reliable than an old fixed version number.
| Platform | Minimum requirement | Practical recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone or iPad | A device and operating-system version accepted by the latest app release | A model that still receives operating-system updates, with several gigabytes of storage free |
| Android | A compatible 64-bit device, supported Android release and suitable graphics drivers | A recent mid-range or high-end device; 6 GB of RAM or more is a sensible buying target |
| Windows or macOS | No native version | Use a supported mobile device rather than relying on an emulator |
The 6 GB Android figure is our practical purchasing guidance, not an official minimum. Apple and Android memory figures are not directly comparable, and a newer device with less quoted RAM can outperform an older model with more.
One Android trap deserves attention: a phone can contain a 64-bit processor while running a 32-bit operating-system build. Such a device may still be marked incompatible, and adding storage or sideloading the application cannot supply a missing architecture or graphics driver.
How powerful should the phone or tablet be?
A recent supported mid-range device should handle ordinary solo flying, while busy airports, detailed airliner cockpits, weather and dense online traffic benefit from newer high-end hardware. Compatibility only means that the application can run; it does not promise maximum graphics settings or a steady frame rate in every situation.
- For casual solo flights: prioritise operating-system support and adequate free storage over screen size.
- For airliners and busy hubs: choose the newer processor and graphics hardware when comparing similarly priced devices.
- For long sessions: consider heat management. A large tablet is not automatically faster, but its larger chassis may sustain performance better.
- For a new Android purchase: avoid entry-level models with minimal memory, limited storage or heavily restricted graphics support.
Infinite Flight can make a device warm, particularly when it is charging, recording the screen or using high display brightness. Once a phone thermally throttles, frame rate may fall even though the first few minutes of the flight were smooth.
How much storage and internet access are needed?
Keep several gigabytes free beyond the initial download and use a reliable connection for online features. The displayed application size is not the whole requirement because updates, downloaded data, caches and temporary installation files also need space.
Live multiplayer and live ATC require internet access. Downloads, authentication and uncached content may require it as well, so do not assume every feature will remain available offline. A subscription unlocks additional features, but it does not alter the basic hardware requirements; our first-flight setup walkthrough explains the initial configuration without repeating it here.
Can Infinite Flight run on a PC or Mac?
Infinite Flight has no native Windows or macOS edition, so desktop CPU, graphics-card and RAM specifications do not apply. Android emulators may introduce graphics, account, purchase and controller problems, and they are not a dependable substitute for supported mobile hardware.
For the practical limitations and alternatives, see our explanation of running Infinite Flight on a PC.
Why does Infinite Flight still crash or stutter?
A compatible device can still perform poorly because of low storage, memory pressure, heat, aggressive power-saving settings or an unstable connection. Work through the likely causes in this order:
- Update the software: install the supported operating-system and Infinite Flight updates offered for the device, then restart it.
- Free storage: leave several gigabytes available rather than running with the device almost full.
- Reduce the workload: lower graphics quality and traffic density, especially at large airports or during multiplayer sessions.
- Control heat: stop screen recording, reduce unnecessary brightness and avoid charging during the flight if charging makes the device excessively warm.
- Separate network faults from performance faults: rubber-banding and disconnects usually indicate connectivity trouble; falling frame rate accompanied by heat points to device performance.
If the official listing says the device is incompatible after its operating system has been updated, there is usually no setting that will fix it. The hardware, operating-system build or graphics support is below the release's accepted baseline.
Is a controller required?
A controller is optional because Infinite Flight supports on-screen and motion-based controls. A compatible gamepad or flight controller can improve precision, but it does not reduce the phone or tablet specifications needed to render the simulator.
Controller support varies by device and operating system. Once the controller is recognised, our guidance on axes, sensitivity and dead zones covers the settings that matter most.