X vs Flight Simulator Companion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X
This app displays your X-Plane simulator flight data on a map in real-time. Connect your device to the same network to view speeds, altitudes, and flight plans from Simbrief.
- Real-time flight data display
- Connects to X-Plane 11/12
- View speeds and altitudes
- Download Simbrief flight plans
- Automatic network discovery
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iPhone and iPad app to run in parallel with your X-Plane simulator (it supports both X-Plane 11 and X-Plane 12). Make sure your device is connected to the same network as the machine where X-Plane is running and the app will automatically find it and will link to it. Once linked, your flight data will start arriving to the app and therefore displayed in the map. On the Menu you can see flight information like your speeds and altitudes. You can also connect and download your current flight plan from Simbrief to get some extra flight information like arrival, destination, flight time, distance traveled, etc. Enjoy!
Flight Simulator Companion
This app acts as your virtual co-pilot for Microsoft Flight Simulator, providing real-time flight data like aircraft position, airspeed, and altitude. It also allows you to record your flights and locate nearby airports, making your simulation experience more immersive and informative.
- Real-time aircraft position tracking
- Airspeed and altitude monitoring
- Flight recording
- Airport finder
- Easy QR code connection
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FS Companion is the co-pilot you didn’t know you needed—right there on your iPhone, ready to serve all Microsoft Flight Simulator® captains! No drama, no turbulence, just pure, unfiltered flight data right at your fingertips. Here’s what you get: - See where your aircraft is strutting its stuff - Track airspeed (indicated, true, ground—basically, all the speeds) - Check your altitude—because gravity’s got nothing on you - Record your flights like the aviation superstar you are - Find the closest airports (for when your landing gets... improvisational) And the best part? Connecting your iPhone to the simulator is easier than your pre-flight snack prep. Just scan a QR code from your computer, and boom—you’re cleared for takeoff! So go ahead, download FS Companion, and turn your phone into the ultimate wingman. Captain's orders!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 100% against Flight Simulator Companion's 0%. X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 9 months). 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
Both are free to download. Flight Simulator Companion sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X asks for nothing beyond the download.
X ships an update every 5 weeks, Flight Simulator Companion every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X | Flight Simulator Companion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 14 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xavier Ramos Oliver | NOVACK TECH LTDA |
Customer experience
X
Flight Simulator Companion
In-app purchases
X
No in-app purchases
Flight Simulator Companion
- Premium$5.99







