Comparison

SimControlX vs iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

SimControlX

Control your flight simulator from your iPad with this instructor station app. Remotely manage aircraft position, weather, and system failures for realistic training and enhanced gameplay. Connects via Wi-Fi to supported simulators.

Highlights
  • iPad instructor station for flight simulators
  • Remote aircraft repositioning
  • Customizable weather settings
  • Simulated system and engine failures
  • Worldwide moving map with flight path tracing
  • Quick Wi-Fi connection to simulator
  • Fuel and battery recharge options
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SimControlX is a sophisticated iPad-based Instructor / Operator Station (IOS) for Prepar3D®, X-Plane and ELITE XTS flight simulators (please review currently supported simulator versions below). SimControlX brings updated iOS platform support, various under-the-hood improvements, a fresh look-and-feel as well as useful new features to its capable predecessor SimControl. It uses Wi-Fi to communicate to the host simulator via custom server software which can be obtained from www.simcontrol.net. SimControlX will enhance your flight simulator experience unlike any other app on the market. This app gives you the power of a powerful instructor station, in your lap! SimControlX grants users the ability to reposition aircraft instantly, change the wind and weather, fail engine components or instruments for realistic training in your simulator and much more without ever needing to get out of the captain’s chair or interrupt the simulation. This helps make the experience fun again by alleviating many of the common complaints, distractions, and tasks that require navigating through multiple computer screens. SimControlX also makes training scenarios easier than ever to achieve. With the use of instant aircraft repositioning you could, for instance, set yourself up for an approach 5, 10 or 15 nautical miles from the runway or even left or right downwind, as many times as you need or practice engine out procedures with the press of a button. Supported Simulators: - Prepar3D® v3.4, v4.0+ and 5.0+ - X-Plane 10 [64-bit] and X-Plane 11 - ELITE XTS Key Features: - Worldwide moving map screen with flight path tracing (requires internet connection) - Changing of user aircraft without using any tedious menus in the host simulator (P3D & X-Plane only) - Instant repositioning of aircraft - Set custom weather settings with multiple layers - Option to use current real METAR weather settings for your local area (requires internet connection) - Quick and easy connection to the simulator over WiFi - Fuel top off and battery recharge at the click of a button - AI traffic display on map (P3D & X-Plane only) - Dedicated failures page for instruments, systems, and engine malfunctions and random failures * This software as well as included data and charts are NOT for real world aviation use. They are intended for flight simulator use only. You must consult appropriate sources before flying a real aircraft. * More information available at www.simcontrol.net * For app support please contact support@simcontrol.net * For non-support questions, please use this email: info@simcontrol.net Credits:

 * Simulator connectivity thanks to Lockheed Martin® Prepar3D®, Laminar Research's X-Plane and ELITE Simulation Solutions XTS

About

iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep

This app provides supplemental study material for pilots preparing for various aviation exams and training. It offers tools like flashcards, quizzes, and calculators for specific aircraft types, with additional content available through in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Aircraft system flashcards
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Memory items study
  • Aircraft limitations
  • Worldwide weather and airport data
  • Custom flashcard maker
  • Aviation conversion calculator
Features
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The information in this app is supplemental and does not replace the aircraft flight manual. Information may vary depending on your airline or company policies and procedures. AIRCRAFT APPS AVAILABLE:: EMB-145 E-170/175 Phenom 300 / 300E Phenom 100 / 100E INTENDED USE OF OUR APPS •Used by pilots to study for written exams, oral exams, check rides, recurrent training and general knowledge. HOW MANY AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? •4 Aircraft Apps •1 Personal Health for Pilots App WHO USES AIRCRAFT APPS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY? •Private Pilots, Corporate Pilots and Commercial Airline Pilots. CONTENTS OF FREE INITIAL DOWNLOAD •Worldwide Weather •Airport to Airport Distance Calculator •Airport METAR & TAF Search •Custom Aircraft Flashcard Maker •Aircraft Conversion Calculator •Continuous Running Zulu Time Clock •Airline Interview Questions •AI Aviation Assistant •Embrarer Quick Reference Controller CONTENTS OF IN-APP PURCHASES •Flashcards •Quizzes •Memory Items •Limitations •Clear for Takeoff Game ~SPECIFIC APP INFORMATION~ FLASHCARDS •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and easily study technical questions about the airplane. •Easy to use Back and Next buttons. Edit all flashcards if your aircraft has been modified. QUIZZES •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and test your knowledge with a multiple choice quizzes. Take the quizzes with an optional timer and background noise to enhance your learning experience. MEMORY ITEMS •Study all aircraft memory items in the easy to use PDF reader that allows you to print, email and customize your learning experience. Edit the Limitations if your aircraft has been modified. LIMITATIONS •Study all aircraft limitations in flashcard format and use the quiz at the end to test your knowledge. Edit limitations if your aircraft has been modified. AIRPORTS WEATHER & FLIGHT PLANNING •Choose any airport in the world and see the most up to date weather and METAR/TAF information. Use the Airport Flight Planning feature to check distance to and from airports in NM. With WIFI or a cellular connection, your aircraft position will display on the map. CUSTOM AIRCRAFT FLASHCARD MAKER •Easily make your own systems flashcards by naming the category and typing in your own question and answer. AIRCRAFT CONVERSION CALCULATOR •Fast and accurate conversions of many commonly used aviation calculations which include: •Foot - Meter •Nautical Mile - Statute Mile •Nautical Mile - Kilometer •Inch - Meter •Pound - Kilogram •Gallon (US) - Liter •Gallon Imp.) - Liter •Fahrenheit - Celsius •Pressure inHG - hPA •Gallons - LBS •Knots - MPH Zulu Time Clock - This clock can be found on th menu screen. It does not need an internet connection to function and will always give the most accurate Zulu time no matter where you are in the world. IN APP PURCHASES TERMS AND CONDITIONS STEP 1: Download AIRCRAFT APPS from the App Store (FREE Download). STEP 2: After AIRCRAFT APPS has downloaded to your device, tap Type Rating Prep on the Menu Screen and search through the in-app purchases for your aircraft. STEP 3: Tap the Buy button under the aircraft you wish to purchase. Your account will be charged a one time price for the material and content. The price is listed on each Aircraft App and the price will be different based on the content in each app. STEP 4: Once purchased, the IN-APP Purchases cannot be canceled. STEP 5: Access to the material and content never expires. STEP 6: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF IN-APP PURCHASE CONTENTS, VISIT WWW.AIRCRAFTAPPS.COM

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep at 100% against SimControlX's 50%. iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.5). SimControlX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep is free to download; SimControlX costs $19.99 up front. iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SimControlX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SimControlX's written reviews are positive against 100% of iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimControlX ships an update every 6 weeks, iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SimControlX versus iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimControlXiEMBRAER Type Rating Prep
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (4 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperELITE Simulation Solutions AGAircraft Apps LLC

Customer experience

SimControlX

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SimControlX

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

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Questions

Is SimControlX free?
SimControlX costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep free?
iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimControlX or iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep?
iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep is rated higher. SimControlX averages 3.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do SimControlX or iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep have ads?
Neither SimControlX nor iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimControlX or iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep?
SimControlX ships an update every 6 weeks, and iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep every 2 months. Most recently, SimControlX was updated on October 7, 2026 and iEMBRAER Type Rating Prep on October 1, 2026.

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