# Simionic G1000 (MFD) — Simulator for Garmin G1000

> Garmin G1000 MFD simulator for aviation training and familiarization. (iPhone/iPad app by 晨 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simionic-g1000-mfd/id827464105 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [晨 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/437850525)
- Category: Utilities, Education
- Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 66 App Store ratings · 78 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 1.9 GB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2014-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-08
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simionic-g1000-mfd/id827464105/reviews.md

## What is Simionic G1000 (MFD)?

Check out this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xePnu3MsBQ

IMPORTANT NOTICE: 
1. This app emulates G1000 MFD functionalities only. It does not include PFD functionalities. To obtain PFD functionalities, download the PFD app from AppStore which can co-operate with this app(MFD) via wifi connection.
Download address of PFD app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id501990787?mt=8
2. This app is for practice only. The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life.
3. Due to huge memory consumption, it's highly recommended that you install this app on an iPad which has at least 1G memory on board.  Thus, install this app on iPad 1, iPad 2 or iPad mini is not recommended.   Running this app on iPad Air or newer devices will get you a much better performance.

Disclaimer: 
-Simionic and the seller are not affiliated with Garmin, 
-The app is not provided, approved, endorsed, or otherwise supported by Garmin. 

This is an app which simulates the Multi Function Display(MFD) of the Garmin G1000 used on Cessna 182T, 172S, 172R, 206H and Beechcraft Baron G58.  It can also be configured to adapt piston, turboprop and jet engines.  Most of the functionalities are implemented just as they are in the real life.  It can be used by aviation enthusiasts as well as pilots to perform either an IFR training or just to familiarize the operations of G1000 MFD.  This app is capable to connect to another app which simulates the G1000 PFD via wifi connection through which you can have a complete set of G1000 and make them work with FSX, Prepar3D , X-Plane or InfiniteFlight to get the best experience.

G1000 is a highly integrated system, it is very powerful and also very complicated.  It is recommended that you have a real G1000 user guide from Garmin. 

Details:
1. Global navigation database and topo data
2. Engine status simulation
3. Functional "Map Setup"
4. All pages including AUX pages are implemented
5. Terminal procedures are included
6. User waypoint creating/editing
7. User defined holding patterns
8. Flight plans storing/editing
9. Checklists for Cessna 182T, 172S, 172R and 206H are included
10. PFD connection via wifi

## Key features

- Garmin G1000 MFD simulation
- Global navigation database and topo data
- Engine status simulation
- Functional 'Map Setup'
- All pages including AUX pages
- Terminal procedures
- User waypoint creation/editing
- PFD connection via Wi-Fi

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: $9.99.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Beechcraft Baron G58 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aircraft Customization | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Simionic G1000 (MFD)?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Good for learning G1000
- 👍 Works with X-Plane
- 👍 Close to real G1000
- 👍 Good for currency/testing
- 👍 Useful review tool
- 👍 Good training device
- 👍 Excellent learning aid

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Freezes often
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Controls difficult to use
- 🐛 Not standalone
- 🐛 Requires two iPads
- 🐛 Flight plan entry unstable
- 🐛 Poor graphics
- 🐛 No user guide
- 🐛 FMS knob difficult
- 🐛 Navigation position errors
- 🐛 Autopilot underdamped
- 🐛 Transponder IDENT issue
- 🐛 Turn-rate indicator wrong
- 🐛 Database not accurate
- 🐛 GPS tracking lost
- 🐛 Controls unreliable
- 🐛 Aircraft not lined up
- 🐛 Sluggish screen refresh
- 🐛 Flight plan lost on crash
- 🐛 Location stuck in China
- 🐛 Engine display not working
- 🐛 Aux pages not available
- 🐛 Support lacking

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Navigation settings don't sync with FS2020 G1000
- Hangs and crashes every time
- PFD is also buggy
- Doesn't integrate with flight plans created in FS
- Two G1000s fight for control on autopilot
- Does not talk to X-Plane beyond basic parameters
- Location always set in China
- No way to pair both iPads
- MFD needs to connect to PFD app
- Won't work without another iPad running PFD
- MFD is a waste of money without PFD
- WiFi connection with PFD is flaky
- FMS knob difficult to use, menu disappears
- Navigational position is not correct when connected to X-Plane
- Autopilot is severely underdamped when connected to X-Plane
- Transponder IDENT does not send message to X-Plane
- Turn-rate indicator is wrong
- Crashes every time it's started
- MFD crashes every time knob is turned or menu operated
- Crashes make it unusable
- Crashes too much
- Numb - and + signs don't give enough time
- PFD app crashes, MFD app crashes
- MFD app crashes quite frequently
- MFD freezes at MFD/PFD connect screen
- Plane loses GPS tracking
- Tracks left of ILS runway approach
- Database not always accurate
- Pane does not always follow hold entry
- MFD crashes every few seconds if FPL involved
- Aircraft not lined up with sim
- MFD crashes constantly
- Random crashes
- MFD freezes or crashes when creating flight plan
- App freezes on initial start up
- Connection between two iPads very clunky
- Constantly crashes when trying to enter flight plan
- MFD locks up on regular basis, particularly when loading approach
- MFD is unusable, crashes all the time
- Freezes when trying flight plan or 'direct to' location
- Kicks out of app when clicking FMS to change settings

**Most requested features**

- Change aircraft location on MFD
- Sync navigation settings with FS2020 G1000
- Allow standalone MFD use without PFD
- Integrate with flight plans created in FS
- Allow PFD to run on iPhone
- Allow iPhone to generate vector information
- Support for Cirrus aircraft including Vision Jet
- Use iPad keyboard for waypoint entry
- Increase FMS knob active time
- Make PFD and MFD pairable on same iPad
- Update NAV database
- Make PFD and MFD work on same iPad

## Recent user reviews (10 of 78)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simionic-g1000-mfd/id827464105/reviews.md

### 4/5 — FS2020 Nav Sync

*2025-07-06*

Nave settings don’t sync with FS2020 G1000.  I won’t buy the basil until this is fixed. I’m using two iPads and the program otherwise it works perfectly.

### 5/5 — Good app

*2024-10-30*

I like the app, no issues so far. I have one concern though, is it possible to change the location of the aircraft on the MFD ?

### 2/5 — Hangs and Crashes Every Time

*2024-08-04, version 7.4.3*

I’ve been using the Simionic G1000 MFD for a few weeks now. I’m using it standalone (no sim attached, nothing). I’m on the Apple iPad Pro 13” M4 (2024) model with 2TB capacity.

While it works great for a little while (maybe 10 minutes or so), I can always count on it to freeze up. Many times, it will also crash (disappear). It is very frustrating.

To be honest, I wouldn’t spend any money on this if you are contemplating buying it. 

The PFD is also buggy, exhibiting similar freezes and crashes.

They work great until they don’t. They both freeze and crash every time. Sometimes after 10 minutes, sometimes I can use the app a little longer before I can’t use it.

### 1/5 — Doesn't integrate

*2024-03-10, version 7.4.3*

BEWARE if you want to use this app with MS Flight Simulator, it doesn't integrate with flight plans created in FS. Instead you have to enter new flight plans in this app, using fiddly controls to enter codes one letter at at time using the rotary controller. If you have a plane with its own G1000, then the 2 will fight for control on autopilot. It effectively acts as a separate unit giving the sim its own input from its own AP. So while it does act as a G1000 MFD, it doesn't integrate fully into the app.

### 5/5 — SIMIONICS G1000. PDF and MFD and NXi

*2024-03-05*

I have been using SIMIONICS Flight simulator products for the last two years. This product uses Bluetooth and WiFi technology to connect to X-Plane 11,12; P3D v5, and MSFS 2020 effortlessly. I am presently Beta testing the G1000 PFD and MFD NXi that will soon be available to the flight simulation general population. I also have used  FlightSimGear products which will deliver your flight simulation  immersion as well. I’m  just super impressed on the technology behind the SIMIONICS panel products which allows me to duplicate  my lessons after I leave the airport.

### 3/5 — May not be what you expect

*2024-02-03, version 7.4.2*

If you are looking for integration with a flight simulator this is not what you are expecting. You can not execute a flight plan in the sim or control the sim G1000 from this app. It does not talk to x-plane other than very basic parameters such as position and engine data.
If you need an app to learn the G1000 system this may be what you are looking for. Garmin makes a PC based trainer but not an iPad app.

### 1/5 — Trash

*2022-07-16*

Wanted it to see if I can use the mixture. Was a waste of time and money wish I can return it and get my money back

**Developer response:** This app emulates the MFD functionality of the G1000 system rather than a flight simulator.  And, to get full functionality please also download the PFD app on another iPad.

### 1/5 — Not worth spending money on

*2022-04-25, version 7.2.4*

App doesn’t really work, seams like a bata version and doesn’t recognize my inputs. Your location is always set in china. You’re better off just watching YouTube videos

### 4/5 — Very happy, but…

*2022-01-17*

Bought the PFD months ago, and so happy with the results, a definetly recommended tool to improve your skills with the G1000, and become a master with thr real system while airborne..

Today I’ve bought the MFD, as I want to improve my skills on it, and also so happy once exploring all its functionalities

The only problem I am having is that there is no way to pair both iPads, as despite being connected to the same local network, neither the PFD detects the MFD, nor the way round:(

Any clue how to troubleshot that?

Thank you!

**Developer response:** The PFD and MFD apps are supposed to connect with each other automatically when they are in the same network.  For some unknown reason one or both apps are blocked from receiving broadcast messages.  It may recover after a few days without the need of doing anything.  There are also users reporting this problem solved by updating iPad OS to the latest version.  With the latest updates of both PFD and MFD apps users can enter the IP address of the other side when paring PFD or MFD so discovering by broadcasting won't be necessary.

### 2/5 — Need clarity of app requirement

*2021-12-27, version 7.2.2*

The app requirement, in my opinion is misleading.  In my case I just wanted the MFD, but I could not get it to work with MSFS2020.  The support (or lack there of) was difficult to obtain any help.  I searched YouTube for anything that could help and found one obscure video that the MFD needs to connect to the PFD app, which in turn connects to the flight sim.

C'mon guys...if I'm gonna sink $15CAD, you BETTER make this clear from the get-go.  This isn't rocket science.  Your site needs work.

Buyer beware.

## Frequently asked questions about Simionic G1000 (MFD)

### What does the Simionic G1000 (MFD) app do?

This app simulates the Multi Function Display (MFD) functionalities of the Garmin G1000 avionics system, commonly found in aircraft like the Cessna 182T and Beechcraft Baron G58. It allows users to practice IFR training and familiarize themselves with the MFD's operations.

### Does this app include PFD functionalities?

No, this app only emulates the G1000 MFD functionalities. To obtain PFD functionalities, you need to download a separate PFD app from the App Store, which can then cooperate with this MFD app via a Wi-Fi connection.

### Is this app suitable for real-world flight navigation?

No, this app is strictly for practice purposes. The navigation database included may be outdated and differ from real-life data. It is not a substitute for certified flight training or real-world navigation equipment.

### What are the system requirements for this app?

Due to its high memory consumption, it is highly recommended to install this app on an iPad with at least 1GB of RAM. Installation on iPad 1, iPad 2, or iPad mini is not recommended. For optimal performance, use an iPad Air or newer devices.

### Can this app be used with flight simulation software?

Yes, when connected to the companion PFD simulator app via Wi-Fi, this app can work with flight simulators like FSX, Prepar3D, X-Plane, or Infinite Flight to provide a more complete G1000 experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 7.6.0 — 2026-07-30

-GPS based approaches are now shown in more detailed types such as LPV, LNAV, LP, LNAV/VNAV, LNAV+V, LP+V.  Before there were only LPV and LNAV.

### 7.5.1 — 2025-07-07

-Corrected a typo: "STRICK"->"STRIKE"

### 7.5.0 — 2025-01-27

1. Magnetic variation has been re-modeled, this fixes the deviation issue when flying a flight plan and GPS approaches
2. Taking VORs' own magnetic variations into consideration instead of considering all the VORs are aligned to magnetic north 
3. Added PSI as an option for torque display for a turboprop aircraft, the calculation is for Pilatus PC6 and PC12, may not apply to every turboprop planes

### 7.4.3 — 2024-02-07

-When selecting "vector" as the transition point or selecting "vector-to-final" on the PROC window it sets the active leg to the FAF waypoint
-All the IAFs are now listed as tradition points when selecting approach

### 7.4.2 — 2024-01-21

Fixes a bug causing a crash when selecting right course on the "search and rescue" window.

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## More apps by 晨 李

- [Simionic G1000 (PFD)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simionic-g1000-pfd/id501990787)

All apps by 晨 李: https://appshunter.io/developer/437850525

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