# LookAround vs XpRemotePanel

LookAround and XpRemotePanel both sit at 3.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of XpRemotePanel's written reviews are positive against 38% of LookAround's. LookAround's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LookAround sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and XpRemotePanel sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for LookAround against 3.7 for XpRemotePanel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 38% of LookAround's written reviews are positive against 100% of XpRemotePanel's.

LookAround ships an update every 5 weeks, XpRemotePanel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LookAround | XpRemotePanel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookaround-sim/id1291806825/reviews) | **[3.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpremotepanel/id1576583318/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutual Image LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368874648) | [Martin Gernss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1576583320) |

## What reviewers say

### LookAround

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookaround-sim/id1291806825)

Enhance your flight simulator experience by using your iOS device for head tracking in X-Plane. This app allows you to look around the virtual cockpit hands-free, improving immersion and situational awareness. Basic roll tracking is free, with yaw and pitch tracking available via a one-time purchase.

**Highlights:** Hands-free head tracking for X-Plane, Uses iOS device camera for face tracking, Automatic X-Plane discovery, Roll tracking included for free, Yaw and pitch tracking via in-app purchase, Simple setup over Wi-Fi

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XPlane Yaw & Pitch | $9.99 | one-time |


### XpRemotePanel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xpremotepanel/id1576583318)

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.

**Highlights:** Intuitive touch interface for instruments, Direct interaction with gauges, Primary Flight Display (PFD), Directional Giro and Altimeter, COM Stack and Autopilot controls, FMS with CDU touch display, Optional Navigation Pack for advanced features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Navigation Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LookAround free?

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

### Is XpRemotePanel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LookAround or XpRemotePanel?

XpRemotePanel is rated higher. LookAround averages 3.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while XpRemotePanel averages 3.7 from 7 ratings.

### Do LookAround or XpRemotePanel have ads?

Neither LookAround nor XpRemotePanel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LookAround or XpRemotePanel?

LookAround ships an update every 5 weeks, and XpRemotePanel every 2 months. Most recently, LookAround was updated on November 6, 2026 and XpRemotePanel on November 3, 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.*