Comparison

AeroCodes vs Flight Sim Deck

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

Head to head
About

AeroCodes

Access a comprehensive database of over 50,000 airports and 2,500 aircraft types worldwide. Search for airports by various codes and locations, and find detailed information on aircraft including photos and technical specifications. Users can also create personal lists of favorite airports and aircraft.

Highlights
  • Extensive airport database
  • Detailed aircraft information
  • Search by ICAO/IATA codes
  • Runway locations
  • Favorite lists
  • Flight strip scanning
Features
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The airports and aircrafts database! More than 50,000 airports in the world and 2,500 different aircrafts. Find an airport by name, location, ICAO or IATA code, from large international airports to small airfields or heliports, with their exact location. … including more than 14,000 runways with location all around the world. Find information about an aircraft: photo, manufacturer, ICAO and IATA codes, wake turbulence category and technical specs. Build a list of your favorite airports and aircrafts. Bonus for air traffic controllers: scan a flight strip to get an immediate overview of the aircraft, and both departure and destination airports.

About

Flight Sim Deck

This app acts as a comprehensive electronic flight bag for virtual pilots using X-Plane. It centralizes flight information, instrument displays, checklists, and weather data, transforming your device into a connected cockpit companion.

Highlights
  • Real-time instrument streaming (PFD/MFD)
  • SimBrief OFP import
  • Interactive checklists
  • METAR weather and airport database
  • FMS/WebFMC control
  • Integrated scratchpad and PDF reader
Features
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Flight Sim Deck is the essential flight companion for virtual pilots on X-Plane. Designed to replace multiple windows and third-party apps, this application transforms your device into a comprehensive and connected Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Whether you are a long-haul airline captain or a general aviation enthusiast, Flight Sim Deck centralizes everything you need for an immersive and organized flight. Key Features: High-Fidelity Instrument Streaming: Display and interact with your aircraft's Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) in real-time via our dedicated plugin. Advanced Themes: Enjoy immersive designs specifically for the G1000 and Embraer E-Jets (X-Crafts compatible), including texture streaming for perfect readability. SimBrief Integration: Instantly import your complete Operational Flight Plan (OFP) by simply entering your SimBrief ID. Access routes, fuel, and payloads. FMS / WebFMC Control: Enter your flight plans and manage the Flight Management Computer (CDU) directly from your tablet's touchscreen (requires WebFMC plugin for some functions). Integrated Checklists: Access a vast library of interactive checklists via SimChecklist, automatically adapted to your aircraft type. Weather & Airports: Automatic METAR retrieval for your departure and arrival airports. Includes an airport database to quickly find diversion airfields. Flight Tools: Scratchpad: Take quick notes (clearances, frequencies) directly in the app. PDF Reader: Consult your navigation charts and flight documents. Voice Announcements: Be audibly alerted to critical events (e.g., autopilot disconnect). Easy Connectivity: The app connects to X-Plane via our free "Flight Sim Deck Bridge" plugin. It supports both automatic and manual (IP/Port) connections for a stress-free setup. Note: This application requires the X-Plane 11 or 12 flight simulator on PC/Mac to operate.

Screenshots

AeroCodes4 screens
Flight Sim Deck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flight Sim Deck at Free against AeroCodes's $3.99. Flight Sim Deck also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 41 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

Flight Sim Deck is free to download; AeroCodes costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroCodes ships an update every 41 months, Flight Sim Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AeroCodes versus Flight Sim Deck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroCodesFlight Sim Deck
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJean-Luc Dagonjerome BENAUT

Customer experience

AeroCodes

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Flight Sim Deck

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AeroCodes

No in-app purchases

None

Flight Sim Deck

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AeroCodes free?
AeroCodes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Flight Sim Deck free?
Flight Sim Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AeroCodes or Flight Sim Deck have ads?
Neither AeroCodes nor Flight Sim Deck shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroCodes or Flight Sim Deck?
AeroCodes ships an update every 41 months, and Flight Sim Deck weekly. Most recently, AeroCodes was updated on September 16, 2026 and Flight Sim Deck on September 17, 2026.

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