Simionic G1000 (PFD) vs CX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
This app simulates the primary flight display (PFD) of the Garmin G1000 avionics system. It offers realistic functionality for navigation, flight planning, and autopilot control, making it ideal for aviation enthusiasts and pilots for practice and fun.
- Simulates Garmin G1000 PFD
- Navigation and flight plan functionality
- Autopilot and flight director modes
- Control surface implementation via device tilt
- Global navigation database
- Standalone trainer or instrument for flight simulators
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Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xePnu3MsBQ IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. This app emulates G1000 PFD functionalities only. It does not include MFD functionalities. To obtain MFD functionalities, download the MFD app from AppStore which can co-operate with this app(PFD) via wifi connection. Download address of PFD app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id827464105?mt=8 2. This app is for practice only. The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life. Disclaimer: -Simionic and the seller are not affiliated with Garmin, -The app is not provided, approved, endorsed, or otherwise supported by Garmin. Garmin G1000 is an integrated avionic system used in many small aircrafts. This simulator simulates a primary flight display(PFD) which is used on Cessna 182T, 172S, 172R, 206H and Beechcraft Baron G58. It can also be configured to adapt piston, turboprop and jet engines. Most of the useful functionalities has been implemented in this simulator, such as navigation, inset map, flight plan, flight director, and autopilot. Besides of that, nearly every nob/button is functioning just like they were on the real G1000. G1000 is a highly integrated system, it is very powerful and also very complicated. It is recommended that you have a real G1000 user guide from Garmin. This simulator can be used by aviation enthusiasts as well as pilots to perform either an IFR training or just fly for fun. There is a global navigation database included in this simulator, and you can fly any where in the world. This simulator supports FSX, Prepar3D, MSFS2020, X-Plane and InfiniteFlight. You can use this simulator either as a stand alone trainer or as an instrument for FSX, Prepar3D, X-Plane or InfiniteFlight. You need G1000Bridge(X) to make this simulator working with FSX, Prepar3D, MSFS2020 or X-Plane. Please visit http://www.simionic.net to download G1000Bridge(X). Detail list of functionalities: *Control surface implementation +Pitch and bank are controlled by tilting the device using built-in accelerometer. +Throttle and rudder are controlled by touching the screen. *Flight director modes implementation +Pitch modes -Pitch Hold: Yes -Selected Altitude Capture: Yes -Altitude Hold: Yes -Vertical Speed: Yes -Flight Level Change: Yes -Vertical Path Tracking: Yes -VNV Target Altitude Capture: Yes -Glidepath: Yes -Glideslope: Yes -Go Around: Yes +Roll modes -Roll Hold: Yes -Heading Select: Yes -Navigation: Yes -Backcourse: Yes -Approach: Yes -Go Around: Yes *Autopilot: Yes *Flight plan +Store Flight Plan: Yes(only when MFD connected) +Invert Flight Plan: Yes +Closest Point Of FPL: No +Parallel Track: Yes +Create ATK Offset Waypoint: Yes +Direct-to: Yes, with vertical constraints and offset +Terminal Procedures: Yes +User defined holding patterns: Yes *Navigation database: Global, but may not as detailed or updated as they are in the real G1000. *Inset map: Zoom in/out, browsing, partly de-clutter, topo and terrain are implemented, all the navaids are displayed properly. No traffic, storm scope, NEXRAD radar information and XM information. *Other functionalities +Synthetic Vision as an In-App-Purchase item +All the navaids operations(VOR/ILS course select, ADF/VOR/Waypoint bearing indicator, CDI indicator, etc) +All the PFD settings(Wind, Bearing1/2, HSI format, Alt unit, Standard baro, etc) +DME source select: Yes +Transponder settings: Yes +Timer and references(V speeds and minimums): Yes +Advisory and alerts: Yes +ADF dip: Yes +Magnetic variation: automatic *Flight simulator connection +FSX: Yes +Prepar3D: Yes +MSFS2020: Yes +X-Plane: Yes +Infinite Flight: Yes, requires 19.4 and later *MFD connection: Via wifi
CX
This aviation tool simplifies flight planning for pilots. It offers accurate calculations for time, speed, distance, fuel, and more, along with unit conversions and a built-in calculator. Designed for ease of use, it guides users through flight planning and execution with a natural menu flow.
- Flight planning calculations
- Time, speed, distance functions
- Fuel and altitude calculations
- Unit conversions (12 categories)
- Weight and balance calculations
- Holding pattern details
- Built-in calculator, clock, timer
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Based on the ASA CX-3® Flight Computer for pilots, this CX-3 app makes flight planning simple by taking confusion out of the equation. Fast, versatile and easy to use, the CX-3® delivers accurate results quickly and efficiently. Whether used for flight planning, ground school, or FAA Knowledge Exam preparation, the menu organization reflects the order in which a flight is normally planned and executed, resulting in a natural flow from one function to the next with a minimum of keystrokes. Multiple aviation functions can be performed on the CX-3® flight computer including those related to time, speed, distance, heading, wind, fuel, altitude, cloud base, standard atmosphere, glide, climb & descent, weight & balance, as well as a holding pattern function to help determine entry method and holding details. The CX-3® has 12 unit-conversions: Distance, Speed, Duration, Temperature, Pressure, Volume, Rate, Weight, Rate of Climb/Descent, Angle of Climb/Descent, Torque, and Angle. These 12 conversion categories contain 38 different conversion factors for over 100 functions. A calculator, clock, timer, and stopwatch are also built in along with multiple settings for lighting, backlighting, themes, time zones and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Simionic G1000 (PFD) at $9.99 against CX's $19.99. Simionic G1000 (PFD) also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 36%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months). CX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (3.7 vs 3.5). On 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
Simionic G1000 (PFD) costs $9.99 and CX $19.99 up front. Simionic G1000 (PFD) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CX asks for nothing beyond the download.
CX holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simionic G1000 (PFD) has 134 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s written reviews are positive against 36% of CX's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Simionic G1000 (PFD) ships an update every 3 months, CX every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simionic G1000 (PFD) | CX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 3.5 (134 ratings) | 3.7 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews — better | 35.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 134 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #71 — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 李 | ASA |
Customer experience
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
CX
Bugs and requests
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
Reported bugs
5 issues- App crashes during approaches
- Altitude and heading bugs not working correctly
- FMS and flight plan integration issues
- Autopilot and VNAV not functioning as expected
- Frequent disconnects from flight simulators
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for hPa altimeter settings
- Improve flight plan integration with simulators
- Add VNAV and vertical profile functionality
- Provide more comprehensive instructions and documentation
- Expand compatibility to more aircraft and simulators
CX
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
- Beechcraft Baron G58$1.99
- Aircraft Customization$1.99
- Synthetic Vision$5.99
CX
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Simionic G1000 (PFD) free?
Is CX free?
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