# X vs Flatout ATC

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: X at none against Flatout ATC's 12. X also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.3). Flatout ATC's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (41 vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flatout ATC sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flatout ATC has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of X's written reviews are positive against 67% of Flatout ATC's.

X ships an update every 5 weeks, Flatout ATC every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flatout ATC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-map/id1577984625/reviews)** | [4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatout-atc/id6753611831/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 545 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 26.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xavier Ramos Oliver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561637136) | [Craig Kennedy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1595243100) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-map/id1577984625)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time flight data display, Connects to X-Plane 11/12, View speeds and altitudes, Download Simbrief flight plans, Automatic network discovery

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Flatout ATC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flatout-atc/id6753611831)

Command real-world airspace by guiding aircraft through 28 detailed airports. This fast-paced puzzle game tests your skills with realistic procedures and daily challenges. Manage arrivals, departures, and emergencies to achieve perfect landings.

**Highlights:** Realistic airspace command, 28 meticulously mapped airports, Approach and landing guidance, Daily challenges, Escalating difficulty, Free Play mode

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Small Fields | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mid Size Fields | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Military Complication | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock International Airports | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Regional Northeast Airspaces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the US 'Big Dog' | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock the Final Bosses | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Watch — Season One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 2: The Incident Desk | $2.99 | one-time |
| Season 3: The Crossing | $2.99 | one-time |
| Base Game Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Flatout ATC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Flatout ATC?

X is rated higher. X averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Flatout ATC averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do X or Flatout ATC have ads?

Neither X nor Flatout ATC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Flatout ATC?

X ships an update every 5 weeks, and Flatout ATC every 5 days. Most recently, X was updated on October 24, 2026 and Flatout ATC 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.*