SimFly Pad vs Flight Sim Deck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SimFly Pad
Enhance your flight simulation experience with interactive checklists, in-game camera recording, and direct cockpit control. Manage flight records and sync media to the cloud for permanent storage.
- Interactive flight checklists
- In-game virtual camera
- Cockpit instrument control
- Flight record management
- Cloud synchronization for media
- Voice interaction for checklists (Beta)
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SimFly Pad is an app focused on enhancing your flight simulation game experience. In SimFly Pad, you can quickly find a sophisticated flight checklist to help you complete each stage of your flight with precision. SimFly Pad is also the first App that comes with a built-in "Camera" allowing you to capture and record every moment of your flight through your phone. All photos and videos are supported for syncing to the cloud for permanent storage. Through the built-in Cockpit page of SimFly Pad, you can directly manipulate the simulated aircraft in your game, such as turning on or off landing lights, adjusting NAV frequencies, and other operations. (Note: The camera function requires an application installed on your PC to work) All Features: * Interactable checklist * Over ten elaborate build-in checklists. * Supports voice interaction (Beta version) * Supports importing custom checklists. * Virtual Camera * Capture and record your in-game footage in real-time. (requires SimFly Linker) * All photos/videos support lossless synchronization to the cloud. * Your flight data is also carried in your photos and videos. * Support real-time view of in-flight data. (barometric pressure, wind, altitude, etc.) * Support exporting videos with beautiful flight data charts. * All exported videos/photos would carry geographic metadata. (meaning you can view the geographic location in your system album). * Cockpit Instrument Control * Direct control of various panels during flight (autopilot, lighting, switches, flaps, etc.) * Supports A320/A330//A340/A350/A380/B737/B757/B777/B787/C250/G1000/C172/CRJ/GA/TBM930/SR22/B777CDU/StreamingScreen. * All components are implemented natively, offering higher performance and lower latency. * Flight Records * Manage all your flight records by tags. * Supports analysis and display of FDR data. * Support for reviewing the flight path. * Support generating and exporting flight path maps. The checklists currently included in the app are: * Douglas DC6A/6B * Airbus A320NX * Airbus A310 * Boeing 737 * Boeing 777 * Carenado M20R * Bombardier CRJ-500/700 * DATER TMB930 * Bae 146 * Cessna 310R * Beech King Air 350 * McDonnell Douglas 82 * Cessna 172SP * Comanche 250 More checklists and features are arriving. If you have any suggestions, please let us know via email at ethantoken@gmail.com or in the comments. NOTE: !!! Please DO NOT use this App in real flight. This App should ONLY be used for simulation games!!!!
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.
- Real-time instrument streaming (PFD/MFD)
- SimBrief OFP import
- Interactive checklists
- METAR weather and airport database
- FMS/WebFMC control
- Integrated scratchpad and PDF reader
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flight Sim Deck at none against SimFly Pad's 12. Flight Sim Deck also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). SimFly Pad's advantage is ratings volume (15 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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. SimFly Pad sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Flight Sim Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flight Sim Deck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SimFly Pad has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
SimFly Pad ships an update fortnightly, Flight Sim Deck weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SimFly Pad | Flight Sim Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (15 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 153 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SeeingSky Inc. | jerome BENAUT |
Customer experience
SimFly Pad
Flight Sim Deck
In-app purchases
SimFly Pad
- SimFly Pad Premium Panel - B767$19.99
- SimFly Pad B757 Premium Panel$19.99
- Premium Panel - B737 Ng/Max$24.99
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- Premium Panel - A320$24.99
- Premium Panel - B787$24.99
- SimFlyPad Premium Panel C250$24.99
- Premium Panel - B777$24.99
- Premium Panel - A330$24.99
- Premium Panel - A380$24.99
- SimFly Pad A350 Premium Panel$24.99
- SimFly Pad A340 Premium Panel$24.99
- SimFly Pad Panel - CRJ$24.99
Flight Sim Deck
No in-app purchases
Questions
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