Comparison

X vs IFR Simulator

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

IFR Simulator

Practice essential instrument flight procedures with realistic displays and worldwide airspace. Build confidence in tracking, intercepts, holds, and wind correction anytime, anywhere. Import custom approach plates and utilize advanced navigation tools.

Highlights
  • Realistic PFD and ND-style navigation displays
  • Custom map overlays with approach plate import
  • VOR and NDB navigation training
  • Holding pattern practice with entry visualization
  • Adjustable wind and performance settings
  • Autopilot with dedicated controls
Features
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IFR Simulator is an educational flight training app designed to help you practice core instrument procedures using realistic, instrument-style displays, with worldwide airspace available for training and procedural practice. Use the simulator to build confidence with IFR fundamentals such as tracking, intercepts, holds, and wind correction—anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES • Realistic instrument displays: - PFD (attitude, airspeed, altitude, heading, vertical speed) - ND-style navigation display with course/deviation and navigation indications - Custom Map Overlays: Import your own PDF or image approach plates and place them directly onto the moving map. - Updated NAVaids - Autopilot • ILS/VOR/ADF navigation training: - Select a VOR, tune/identify, set course (OBS), intercept and track radials - TO/FROM indications and CDI behavior • Custom Map Overlays: - Import your own PDF or image approach plates and place them directly onto the moving map. - Use our new two-point alignment tool to perfectly match your charts with real-world coordinates. • NDB navigation training: - ADF-style bearing tracking practice • DME Arc practice: - Learn arc intercepts and corrections with distance awareness • Holding patterns: - Standard and non-standard holds - Entry guidance/visualization (when enabled) - Show/hide holding patterns and procedures on the map • Map tools: - Moving map with selectable navaids - Flight track display (show/hide) and clear track - “Go Here” positioning for quick practice setups • Navaid management: - Search ILS/VOR/NDB by ID/name/country(Updated NAVaids) - Favorites - Create custom navaids (user-defined) and edit coordinates • Wind & performance: - Adjustable wind direction and speed - Groundspeed / track / drift information for training wind correction concepts - Groundtrack • Autopilot & controls: - Autopilot modes for guided practice - Dedicated knobs for CRS/HDG/IAS/ALT/VS - Flight Settings for quick airspeed/altitude adjustments IMPORTANT IFR Simulator is for training and educational purposes only. It is not intended for real-world navigation or flight operations. PRO SUBSCRIPTION (Optional) Upgrade to IFR Pro to unlock premium exercises and advanced scenarios. Holding Calculator is free and does not require subscription. Free Trial • Includes a free trial (duration varies by plan). • If you start a free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Auto-Renewing Subscription Terms (Apple Required) • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the cost of the selected plan. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. • Restore purchases is available in the app. Links Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/egitimtakipuygulamasi/b2d76e09599f3e31277d6c84ce4b47cd Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support ifrsimulator@outlook.com

Screenshots

X3 screens
IFR Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 100% against IFR Simulator's 0%. X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). IFR Simulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. IFR Simulator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

X ships an update every 5 weeks, IFR Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
X versus IFR Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXIFR Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXavier Ramos OliverGizem Celik

Customer experience

X

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IFR Simulator

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

X

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IFR Simulator

Subscriptions2
  • IFR Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • IFR Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is X free?
X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFR Simulator free?
IFR Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do X or IFR Simulator have ads?
Neither X nor IFR Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X or IFR Simulator?
X ships an update every 5 weeks, and IFR Simulator weekly. Most recently, X was updated on October 25, 2026 and IFR Simulator on October 24, 2026.

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