Comparison

A380 Checklist vs Flight Simulator

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

Head to head
About

A380 Checklist

Features
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The A380 Checklist app brings paperless checklists straight to your palm. Checklists are complete for standard operations of an A380 series aircraft. This app is ideally suited for pilots flying on Flight Simulators at home, especially for Flight Simulator add-ons such as Aerosoft Airbus. Features: - A380 standard operating checklists - Very easy and intuitive user interface - Simple checkmarking system to mark completed items - Now you can use the app in landscape & horizontal - Fully optimised for all iPhones - iPad compatible - Now also on your Mac *** This app is for entertainment purposes only! We are not affiliated with Airbus or any airline ***

About

Flight Simulator

Experience realistic airplane flying with high-resolution graphics and cutting-edge AI. Master various flying skills through numerous missions, from basic takeoffs to advanced rescue and combat scenarios. Become a seasoned pilot through challenging events.

Highlights
  • Realistic airplane flight simulation
  • High-resolution graphics
  • AI-powered scenarios
  • Diverse mission types (takeoff, landing, rescue, air race)
  • Pilot skill progression
  • Challenging commander events
Features
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Take the captain's seat in Flight Simulator: World. Fly light aircraft, regional and long-haul airliners, business jets and a seaplane across a real globe with real airports. Start with short hops, earn your licence, then build your own airline: buy aircraft, open routes, carry passengers and keep them happy. WHAT YOU FLY • Light propeller planes and a floatplane for your first hours • Regional jets and wide-body airliners for long international routes • Business jets for fast charters and island runs WHERE YOU FLY • A real world map with real airports, day and night, weather and clouds • Take-off, cruise, approach and landing, hand flown or with assists you can switch off • Cabin announcements, passengers, crew and a full cockpit view YOUR AIRLINE • Build a company, buy planes, open routes, hire and grow • Missions and daily goals with cash and diamond rewards • Customize liveries and unlock rare aircraft MADE BY ONE DEVELOPER Flight Simulator: World is built by the developer behind Truck Simulator World, Bus Simulator World and Ultimate Car Driving Simulator, played by hundreds of millions. Every review is read and every update is shaped by what pilots ask for. Works offline. Free to play, optional in-app purchases.

Screenshots

A380 Checklist4 screens
Flight Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A380 Checklist at none against Flight Simulator's 12. Flight Simulator's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.5). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Flight Simulator sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. A380 Checklist asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A380 Checklist ships an update every 2 months, Flight Simulator fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A380 Checklist versus Flight Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA380 ChecklistFlight Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.1 (4.8K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—17.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—4.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB2.1 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLukasz MusialSir Studios

Bugs and requests

A380 Checklist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Flight Simulator

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Planes crashing on landing
  • Compass not working properly
  • Rescue mission not functioning
  • Night mode causing black screen

Requested features

4 requests
  • More planes and airports
  • Improved flight physics and controls
  • Online multiplayer mode
  • Customization options

In-app purchases

None

A380 Checklist

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Flight Simulator

One-time12
  • 100.000 Coin$1.99
  • Lockhead Martin F-35$1.99
  • Unlimited Game$1.99
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  • 500.000 Coin$2.99
  • Starter Pack$4.99
  • Airboss Belluga XLA330$6.99
  • Airboss A380$9.99
  • 5.000.000 Coin$9.99
  • Sukoi S27$9.99
  • 10.000.000 Coin$17.99
  • Fighter Jet Package$19.99
  • Passenger Package$24.99

Questions

Is A380 Checklist free?
A380 Checklist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight Simulator free?
Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A380 Checklist or Flight Simulator have ads?
Neither A380 Checklist nor Flight Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A380 Checklist or Flight Simulator?
A380 Checklist ships an update every 2 months, and Flight Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, A380 Checklist was updated on October 12, 2026 and Flight Simulator on October 27, 2026.

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