# GeoFS vs Flight Deck AR

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Deck AR at 5.0 against GeoFS's 3.8. Flight Deck AR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and ads (none vs shown). GeoFS's advantage is ratings volume (705 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GeoFS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Flight Deck AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Deck AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GeoFS has 705 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of GeoFS's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flight Deck AR's.

GeoFS ships an update every 6 months, Flight Deck AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GeoFS | Flight Deck AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (705 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofs-flight-simulator/id1438750773/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-deck-ar/id6751952979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **705** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 60.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xavier Tassin](https://appshunter.io/developer/478397570) | [Visuality srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/417208075) |

## What reviewers say

### GeoFS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/geofs-flight-simulator/id1438750773)

Experience a realistic flight simulator with global satellite imagery and a wide range of aircraft. Practice VFR, explore beautiful landscapes, or enjoy multiplayer flights with real-time weather and traffic.

**Highlights:** Worldwide satellite imagery, Realistic physics and flight models, Global multiplayer, Navigation charts and radio navigation, 30+ aircraft with cockpits, Real-time weather and traffic

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HD - 1 Month Subscription | $1.99 | one-time |
| HD - 1 Year Subscription | $13.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing scenery and global coverage
- 🤩 Wide variety of aircraft
- 💰 Free with optional paid subscription
- 🌍 Ability to fly anywhere in the world

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🕹️ Difficult controls and navigation
- 🔍 Limited graphics and details without paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Planes bouncing off runways
- Frequent loading issues and boot loops
- Rendering problems and white/blue screens
- Autopilot and controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add more passenger and military aircraft
- Implement flight planning and navigation tools
- Improve weather effects and lighting
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes


### Flight Deck AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-deck-ar/id6751952979)

Transform your mobile device into a head tracker for X-Plane. Experience natural cockpit views that follow your head movements without any extra hardware or complex setup. Enjoy enhanced immersion in your flight simulations.

**Highlights:** Real-time head tracking with device camera, Native X-Plane integration, Zero-setup, plug-and-fly functionality, Supports all X-Plane aircraft, Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux), Auto-pause when face is not detected, Per-aircraft settings

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flight Deck AR PRO | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GeoFS free?

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

### Is Flight Deck AR free?

Flight Deck AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GeoFS or Flight Deck AR?

Flight Deck AR is rated higher. GeoFS averages 3.8 out of 5 from 705 ratings, while Flight Deck AR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do GeoFS or Flight Deck AR have ads?

GeoFS shows ads; Flight Deck AR does not.

### Which is updated more often, GeoFS or Flight Deck AR?

GeoFS ships an update every 6 months, and Flight Deck AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, GeoFS was updated on October 25, 2026 and Flight Deck AR on October 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.*