Best X alternatives: games like X-Mapper Lite (for X-Plane Desktop)

10+ similar games compared and reviewed

3.3 avg rating

9 free games

Updated October 2026

X-Mapper Lite (for X-Plane Desktop)

MGJ Interactive

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Top Alternatives to X

#1

X-Plane Map by Xavier Ramos Oliver

Flight tracker for X-Plane

Editor's Choice

4.8(4 ratings)

Free

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This app displays your X-Plane simulator flight data on a map in real-time. Connect your device to the same network to view speeds, altitudes, and flight plans from Simbrief.

#2

XpRemotePanel by Martin Gernss

X-Plane Touch Instrument Panel

Strong Contender

3.7(7 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Enhance your flight simulation experience with an intuitive touch interface for frequently used aircraft instruments. Directly interact with gauges and avionics, and customize layouts across multiple devices for deeper immersion. Requires X-Plane 11 or 12.

#3

X-Plane 12 Control Pad by Laminar Research

Worth Considering

3.6(23 ratings)

Free

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Control your desktop flight simulator from your mobile device. Connect wirelessly over your local network to manage X-Plane 12 with pro-level precision. Experience a new way to interact with your flight simulation.

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