# X vs Squadron Datapad

The clearest difference is rating: Squadron Datapad at 5.0 against X's 4.4. Squadron Datapad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). X's advantage is ratings volume (230 vs 4) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Squadron Datapad asks for nothing beyond the download.

Squadron Datapad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 230 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Squadron Datapad's.

X ships an update every 3 weeks, Squadron Datapad every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Squadron Datapad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wing-ai/id1170239055/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-datapad/id6779784598/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **230** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VADOSWARE LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718688424) | [Kevin Ting](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778973319) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-wing-ai/id1170239055)

Enhance your Star Wars X-Wing Miniatures game experience with an AI opponent. Practice strategies solo, test new ship builds, or team up with a friend. This app tracks game stats and replaces stat cards, streamlining gameplay.

**Highlights:** AI opponent for solo or co-op play, Tracks enemy shields, hull, and energy, Replaces AI stat cards, Supports X-Wing 1.0 and 2.0, Compatible with Heroes of the Aturi Cluster and Flight Group Alpha, Works offline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 day FREE trial | $0.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Scum ships | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ground Assault ships | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited ships | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for solo play
- 👍 Makes X-Wing solo-friendly
- 👍 Accurate ship behavior modeling
- 👍 No paper, just app
- 👍 Easy to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Subscription model disliked
- 😞 Subscription for 2.0
- 😞 Missing new ships
- 😞 Huge ships need fixing
- 😞 AI doesn't choose maneuvers

**Reported bugs**

- AI never chooses its own maneuvers
- Huge ships missing bullseye arc and initiative values
- Broken in-app purchase for Scum expansion
- List always deletes overnight or after long periods
- App keeps asking to buy Scum expansion repeatedly

**Requested features**

- Lifetime subscription for 2nd edition
- Rename/assign numbers to units
- Warn AI of potential collisions
- Update with new AMG ships
- Fix huge ship bullseye arc and initiative values


### Squadron Datapad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/squadron-datapad/id6779784598)

Manage your X-Wing tabletop miniatures game squadrons with this fan-made app. It helps you build and track your squads, manage game tokens, and access card wording, streamlining gameplay.

**Highlights:** Browse pilots and upgrades with current points, Track squad legality and point totals, Save unlimited squadrons, Share lists with a single link, Track shields, hull, and tokens, Manage damage deck, Sync across devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Squadron Datapad free?

Squadron Datapad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Squadron Datapad?

Squadron Datapad is rated higher. X averages 4.4 out of 5 from 230 ratings, while Squadron Datapad averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do X or Squadron Datapad have ads?

X shows ads; Squadron Datapad does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Squadron Datapad?

X ships an update every 3 weeks, and Squadron Datapad every 4 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Squadron Datapad on October 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*