# LookAround vs X

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 100% against LookAround's 38%. X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). LookAround's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LookAround sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LookAround | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lookaround-sim/id1291806825/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **6** | — |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 32 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.3** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mutual Image LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/368874648) | [Xavier Ramos Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561637136) |

## 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

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


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-map/id1577984625)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight data display, Connects to X-Plane 11/12, View speeds and altitudes, Download Simbrief flight plans, Automatic network discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LookAround free?

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

### Is X free?

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

### Do LookAround or X have ads?

Neither LookAround nor X shows ads.

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

LookAround ships an update every 5 weeks, and X every 5 weeks. Most recently, LookAround was updated on September 16, 2026 and X on September 24, 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.*