SimControlX vs E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
E
This professional training application simulates a commercial aircraft's Flight Management System (FMS) for pilots and training organizations. It offers realistic functions, guided tours, error analysis, and failure simulations to enhance FMS skills.
- Realistic FMS simulation
- Free Play Mode with worldwide navigation
- Guided tour and tutorial function
- Static analyzer with feedback
- Error control and explanation
- Failure case simulation
- Integrated CPDLC functions
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This app is for COMMERICAL CUSTOMERS ONLY! Private users may purchase the “E-JET Load 25 FMS Trainer” app. The PRO version is designed for professional training organizations and airlines and requires an activation key, which you can get at www.heading365.com. The “E-JET Load 25 FMS Trainer PRO” offers a highly realistic simulation of a real E-JET Honeywell FMS Load 25.8 FMS, enabling students and pilots to enhance their FMS skills effectively in a very short time. To access the app, your operator or training organization will provide you with an activation key. Choose out of a variety of functions of our market leading application: • Free Play Mode Explore all FMS functions on your own and fly to any airport in the world! Offering a realistic FMS simulation including all functions, the app is equipped with a realistic NAV display and a worldwide navigation database. • Guided Tour You rather want to be guided instead of exploring the FMS by yourself? No problem! Our app offers a tutorial function leading to a whole FMS setup, which can be even customized by your operator’s individual operational flight plans. • Static Analyzer By choosing a mission according to the syllabus, the analyzer function will give you detailed feedback on your inputs. • Error Control Done any mistake during FMS setup? The error control function will show you what went wrong and give an explanation about the mistake. • Failure Cases Even in real life FMS malfunctions might happen. To be prepared for that, our app has even the ability to simulate a variety of FMS related failures. • CPDLC To be even more realistic, we have fully integrated the CPDLC functions as well. The standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SimControlX at 50% against E's 0%. SimControlX also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). E's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
E is free to download; SimControlX costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SimControlX holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SimControlX's written reviews are positive against 0% of E's.
SimControlX ships an update every 6 weeks, E every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimControlX | E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 442 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELITE Simulation Solutions AG | Heading365 GmbH |
Customer experience
SimControlX
E
In-app purchases
SimControlX
No in-app purchases
E
No in-app purchases
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