Comparison

SimFly Pad vs Simulator Station

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive flight checklists
  • In-game virtual camera
  • Cockpit instrument control
  • Flight record management
  • Cloud synchronization for media
  • Voice interaction for checklists (Beta)
Features
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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!!!!

About

Simulator Station

Enhance your flight simulation with a comprehensive companion app. It offers advanced cockpit control, flight planning tools, live traffic and weather data, and performance calculations for MSFS and X-Plane.

Highlights
  • Precision aircraft repositioning
  • Interactive 3D globe with live traffic/weather
  • Smart EFB with AI-powered NOTAMs
  • Airline-grade performance calculator
  • Voice-assisted checklists
  • Payload and fuel planner
  • Emergency and failure generator
Features
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Transform your flight simulation experience with Simulator Station, the ultimate companion app for serious flight sim enthusiasts. Featuring a completely redesigned modern interface, it brings study-level command of your cockpit, flight planning, live traffic, and performance right to your fingertips for MSFS 2020/2024 and X-Plane. CORE FEATURES Precision Aircraft Repositioning & Approach Training Master your takeoffs, circuits, and landings with instant placement: • Dynamic Approach Setup: Teleport instantly to Left/Right Downwind, Base, or Final Approach at exact 7, 10, or 15 NM distances. • Interactive Airport Charts & Gate Spawning: View detailed taxiways and runways. Tap any gate to spawn your aircraft perfectly on the stand. • Navaid Teleportation: Search any VOR/NDB worldwide. Set radial, distance, heading, altitude, and speed to teleport seamlessly. • 30+ Landmarks: Explore iconic locations worldwide with a single tap. Interactive 3D Globe, Live Traffic & Weather • Global Teleportation: Tap anywhere to send your plane instantly, dynamically adjusting altitude, speed, and heading. • Animated Weather Layers: Explore via a 3D Globe with high-fidelity overlays (Rain, Wind, Temp, Precipitation, Aurora). • Live Online Traffic: View active VATSIM/IVAO aircraft alongside Airways, Holds, FIRs, and PIREPs. Tap planes for full telemetry. • Ultimate Airport Info: Access runway lengths, ATC frequencies, TAF, METAR, NOTAMs, and Live Voice ATIS broadcasts. Integrated Smart EFB Access a fully functional cockpit tablet directly within the app: • Aviation Weather Charts: Generate detailed Upper Air Wind/Temp and SIGWX charts for any region. • AI-Powered NOTAMs: Pull categorized NOTAMs instantly. Our built-in AI translates raw text into plain English and reads it aloud. • Digital Scratchpad: Dedicated templates designed for Takeoff, Landing, Holding, and CRAFT clearances. Precision Performance Calculator • Airline-grade calculator computing highly accurate T/O and Landing data. • Compute exact V-speeds (V1, VR, V2), flap retractions, and flex temps. • Calculate exact stopping distances using live METAR, slope, and Autobrakes, featuring a dynamic runway overrun warning. Virtual Pilot & Audio Briefings • Interactive Checklists: Voice-assisted checklists for all flight phases (A320/B737). Your Virtual Co-Pilot reads and executes procedures step-by-step. • Audio Briefings: Generate automated voice briefings covering weather, runway conditions, and performance metrics before T/O and landing. Aircraft, Weight & Ground Control • Payload & Fuel Planner: Interactive sliders to adjust fuel tanks (0-100%) and enter exact weights for passengers, baggage, and cargo dynamically. • Total Ground Operations: Steer your pushback smoothly. Gain full control over all doors and operate the jetway effortlessly. Emergency & Failure Generator • Trigger custom simulator failures categorized by aircraft systems. • Set timed failure countdowns to practice emergency procedures. • Use the powerful "Fix All" button to clear all active emergencies instantly. Flight Planning & SimBrief Integration • Automatically fetches your complete flight plan into an operational layout. • Pulls live METAR, TAF, and NOTAMs for origin, destination, and alternates. ZiboMod B737 Web FMC • Full control over the ZiboMod B737 FMC from your device. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy-policy-simulator-station/63f44b66-01cf-4a00-98bc-4e45fe33e2ce/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Simulator Station Today! Take absolute control of your simulator, elevate your realism, and fly like a real-world captain.

Screenshots

SimFly Pad4 screens
Simulator Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simulator Station at 100% against SimFly Pad's 60%. Simulator Station also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12). SimFly Pad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. SimFly Pad sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Simulator Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimFly Pad versus Simulator Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimFly PadSimulator Station
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB185 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeeingSky Inc.Osama Nabel

Customer experience

SimFly Pad

All ratings15 ratings
Positive86.7%
Neutral6.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Simulator Station

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

In-app purchases

12 purchases

SimFly Pad

One-time12
  • 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
None

Simulator Station

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimFly Pad free?
SimFly Pad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simulator Station free?
Simulator Station is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimFly Pad or Simulator Station have ads?
Simulator Station shows ads; SimFly Pad does not.
Which is updated more often, SimFly Pad or Simulator Station?
SimFly Pad ships an update every 2 weeks, and Simulator Station every 2 weeks. Most recently, SimFly Pad was updated on October 1, 2026 and Simulator Station on October 8, 2026.

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