Comparison

PC vs FlightStreamX

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

Head to head
About

PC

Features
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The PC-24 Technical Data Analyzer Application is a Pilatus PC-24 maintenance support tool for retrieving and analyzing Aircraft Condition Monitoring (ACM) files via the Aspen Gateway. It allows visualization of recorded data in case of an event or an aircraft exceedance, in order to support troubleshooting and reduce costs and aircraft downtime.

About

FlightStreamX

Seamlessly transfer flight plans from your iPad's EFB apps directly to X-Plane on your desktop. This app eliminates manual file transfers, offering an instant, wireless workflow for flight simulation enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Wireless flight plan transfer
  • Automatic X-Plane discovery
  • Instant flight plan conversion
  • Supports ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot
  • Cockpit-inspired interface
  • Resend flight plan feature
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FlightStreamX wirelessly sends flight plans from your iPad's Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) to X-Plane on your desktop — instantly, over your local Wi-Fi network. SIMPLE WORKFLOW 1. Create a flight plan in ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot on your iPad 2. Tap Share and select FlightStreamX 3. Your flight plan appears in X-Plane automatically No cables. No USB drives. No manual file copying. Just share and fly. HOW IT WORKS FlightStreamX automatically discovers X-Plane running on your local network using the X-Plane beacon protocol. Once connected, it converts your EFB flight plan into X-Plane's native FMS 1100 format and transmits it directly — all in under a second. SUPPORTED EFB APPS • ForeFlight (.fpl flight plan files) • Garmin Pilot (.gfp flight plan files) FEATURES • Automatic X-Plane discovery — no IP addresses to configure • Real-time connection status with host details • Instant flight plan conversion and transmission • Resend capability — retransmit your last flight plan with one tap • Dark, aviation-inspired interface designed for cockpit use • Shows route summary with departure, destination, and waypoint count REQUIREMENTS • X-Plane 12 or greater (desktop) running on the same Wi-Fi network as your iPhone or iPad • ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot with a flight plan ready to share • iOS 18.0 or later PERFECT FOR • Flight sim enthusiasts who plan routes on their iPad • Virtual pilots practicing real-world procedures • Anyone who wants a seamless EFB-to-simulator workflow FlightStreamX bridges the gap between professional EFB apps and desktop flight simulation, giving you the same workflow real pilots use — plan on the iPad, fly on the desktop.

Screenshots

FlightStreamX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PC at Free against FlightStreamX's $8.99. PC also leads on iOS requirement (15 vs 18.0). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

PC is free to download; FlightStreamX costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PC versus FlightStreamX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPCFlightStreamX
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilatus Aircraft Ltd.Flying Dragons

In-app purchases

None

PC

No in-app purchases

None

FlightStreamX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PC free?
PC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightStreamX free?
FlightStreamX costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do PC or FlightStreamX have ads?
Neither PC nor FlightStreamX shows ads.

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