# FlightChex vs SimFly Pad

FlightChex and SimFly Pad both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of FlightChex's written reviews are positive against 60% of SimFly Pad's. FlightChex also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 16.0). SimFly Pad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (15 vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightChex sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and SimFly Pad sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for FlightChex against 4.7 for SimFly Pad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 15 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of FlightChex's written reviews are positive against 60% of SimFly Pad's.

FlightChex ships an update every 2 months, SimFly Pad every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightChex | SimFly Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightchex/id1175161675/reviews)** | [4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simfly-pad/id1617775698/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **15** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 151 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Alsbury](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606815727) | [SeeingSky Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617773518) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightChex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightchex/id1175161675)

This app provides an easy-to-use checklist for pilots to manage flight procedures. Users can create custom checklists or purchase pre-made ones, ensuring they never lose their place during operations. It's also a valuable training tool for flight simulators.

**Highlights:** Easy-to-use pilot checklists, Create custom checklists, Purchase pre-made checklists, Offline editing capabilities, Flight simulator training tool, Checklists for various aircraft models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boeing B-17 F/G | Free | one-time |
| Cessna T206H NAV III GFC 700 AFCS | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 172B,C | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 172M (1975) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piper Arrow II (PA-28R-200) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Katana DV 20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Piper Warrior II (1979 POH) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 150/152 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Robinson 44 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jabiru Calypso 2200 | $3.99 | one-time |


### SimFly Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simfly-pad/id1617775698)

Enhance your flight simulation experience with interactive checklists, in-game camera recording, and direct cockpit control. Manage flight records and sync media to the cloud for permanent storage.

**Highlights:** Interactive flight checklists, In-game virtual camera, Cockpit instrument control, Flight record management, Cloud synchronization for media, Voice interaction for checklists (Beta)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimFly Pad Premium Panel - B767 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad B757 Premium Panel | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - B737 Ng/Max | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - A320 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - B787 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFlyPad Premium Panel C250 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - B777 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - A330 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - A380 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad A350 Premium Panel | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad A340 Premium Panel | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad Panel - CRJ | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightChex free?

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

### Is SimFly Pad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FlightChex or SimFly Pad?

FlightChex is rated higher. FlightChex averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while SimFly Pad averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do FlightChex or SimFly Pad have ads?

Neither FlightChex nor SimFly Pad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlightChex or SimFly Pad?

FlightChex ships an update every 2 months, and SimFly Pad every 2 weeks. Most recently, FlightChex was updated on October 1, 2026 and SimFly Pad on October 1, 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.*