# HomeSim — for use with X-Plane

> Touchscreen interface for X-Plane 12 flight simulator. (iPhone/iPad app by Kingswell Productions.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesim/id6560107193 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kingswell Productions](https://appshunter.io/developer/1582536431)
- Category: Entertainment, Navigation
- Price: $19.99
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-07-29
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesim/id6560107193/reviews.md

## What is HomeSim?

HomeSim is a touchscreen interface for use with X-Plane12 Flight Simulator!

HomeSim provides a way of using an iPad, iPhone, or both to control most of the functions that would normally require the use of a keyboard and mouse, custom button assignments, or dedicated hardware to control.

HomeSim includes:
An RMU (Radio Management Unit),
An AFCS (Automatic Flight Control Sysytem, or autopilot),
A PFD (Primary Flight Display),
Landing Gear, Flaps, and Parking Brake controls,
Basic Engine Instruments,
A VIEW management window for changing the main display of the X-Plane,
and an interface to simplify data entry for flight plans on G1000 equipped aircraft.

All of the controls use the typical gestures of a touchscreen to make changing frequencies, identifiers, autopilot modes, and navigation displays much quicker, allowing you the ability to practice procedures, like instrument approaches, while devoting little thought to how to properly set things up - the controls generally mimic the devices in real planes, while adding functionality that will increase your situational awareness.

More than one iOS device can be connected to X-Plane at a time so that you can have different devices act as dedicated hardware.

Free your main visual from the internal cockpit view by using your iOS device for the Flight Instruments, Navigation, and Engine Instruments.

Practice using autopilot functions that you are unfamiliar with, and get aquainted with more sophisticated airplanes without having to look around the cockpit for the new controls. Using controls that will work with any aircraft (as long as the aircraft has an autopilot and radios) will free you from thinking about the differences between aircraft, and start to find more similarities - making you a better pilot.

Enjoy flying X-Plane more by paying less attention to how to operate the simulation, and more attention to operating your flight!

Kingswell Productions, and HomeSim are not affiliated with Laminar Research (the makers of X-Plane).

## Key features

- Touchscreen control for X-Plane 12
- RMU, AFCS, and PFD interfaces
- Landing gear, flaps, and brake controls
- Basic engine instrument display
- View management for main display
- Flight plan data entry simplification
- Multi-device support

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/homesim/id6560107193/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fantastic Add-On to X-Plane 12!

*2026-01-07*

I’m a fairly frequent user of X-Plane 12 at home with a relatively basic setup (yoke, throttle and iPad connected to ForeFlight to track airplane position in real time). As a result of ‘running out of screens’, it’s always been a bit of a bummer that I haven’t been able to have a detailed instrument display separate from my computer monitor. Thankfully, HomeSim has fixed that! This wonderful app makes the flight sim immersion experience that much more realistic and useful, compared to using my mouse on my computer to interact with the instruments in the plane. 5/5!

**Developer response:** Thank you for your kind words! I hope it makes simming more fun!
Sean Shaynak
Kingswell Productions
Aerospace Division

### 1/5 — Flawed

*2025-02-02*

Does not fully function. Troubleshooting steps ineffective.
Disappointed

**Developer response:** I am sorry to hear you are having issues. If you could supply some more information it would help us help you. Specifically, are you using X-Plane 12 (and if so, is it a recent update), which airplane are you trying to fly (as HomeSim can't add functions to an airplane model, ie: an airplane with no autopilot will not respond to autopilot inputs), and is the connection button triggering a message indicating that there is missing data. Our app DOES NOT collect ANY information, but we would like to address your concerns, and any information you supply would help us identify issues. Please email sshaynak@gmail.com with details, and we will work to resolve the issues. Thank you.

## Frequently asked questions about HomeSim

### What is HomeSim?

HomeSim is a touchscreen interface designed to work with X-Plane 12 Flight Simulator. It allows you to control various simulator functions using your iPad or iPhone.

### What functions can HomeSim control in X-Plane 12?

HomeSim provides controls for the RMU, AFCS (autopilot), PFD, landing gear, flaps, parking brake, basic engine instruments, and view management. It also simplifies flight plan data entry for G1000 equipped aircraft.

### Can I use multiple iOS devices with HomeSim?

Yes, you can connect more than one iOS device to X-Plane at a time. This allows you to dedicate different devices to specific functions for a more comprehensive setup.

### Does HomeSim work with all aircraft in X-Plane 12?

HomeSim's controls are designed to work with any aircraft that has an autopilot and radios. This universality helps you focus on flying rather than aircraft-specific controls.

### How does HomeSim improve the flight simulation experience?

HomeSim frees your main visual display by using your iOS device for flight, navigation, and engine instruments. This allows you to practice procedures and familiarize yourself with complex aircraft more easily.

### What is the price of HomeSim?

HomeSim is a paid application, available for $19.99. This one-time purchase unlocks all features for use with X-Plane 12.

### What devices support HomeSim?

HomeSim is supported on both iPhone and iPad devices, offering flexibility in how you choose to control your flight simulation.

### How often is HomeSim updated?

The latest version of HomeSim is 1.04, which was last updated on November 17, 2025. This indicates ongoing development and support for the application.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.04 — 2025-11-17

Addressed bug with autopilot disconnect preventing joystick controls from working (thank you R.A. in Berlin for your feedback!).
Added a "King" style radio stack option (select RMU or King Style on the settings page).

### 1.03 — 2025-03-22

Now HomeSim will allow you to use your iOS device as a Joystick, so you don't need your yoke or HOTUS setup on the road!

For Pitch, tip the screen away from you (nose down), or toward you (nose up).
For Roll, rotate your device (+/- 20°) like a steering wheel, but not enough for the display to transition between portrait and landscape.
For Yaw, rotate (as if sitting in a swivel chair) to point in the direction you want to face.

To "reset" and calibrate, flip the device between portrait and landscape, and back to the orientation you want.
Engaging the autopilot will ignore your inputs, and disengaging the autopilot will enable them.

Enjoy!

### 1.02 — 2025-03-10

Addressed connectivity issues with iOS 18. Improved handling of data from X-Plane when using multiple iOS devices.

### 1.0 — 2024-07-30

No release notes.

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