Comparison

Simionic G1000 (PFD) vs SortieTrack

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

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About

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.

Highlights
  • 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 The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life.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

About

SortieTrack

Features
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SortieTrack helps mission aircrews spend less time on paperwork and more time on the mission. Built by aircrew members, it organizes the sortie lifecycle into one guided workflow from Brief and ORM through Mission Flight Plan, Preflight, Flight Log, Postflight, Fuel Receipt, and Debrief. If you’ve ever re-entered the same sortie details, wrestled with mission narratives, sorted out fuel receipts after a long day, or tried to reconstruct a flight from scattered notes, SortieTrack was built for you. One Workflow, Less Manual Work SortieTrack keeps sortie tasks available in one sequential workflow, with clear completion indicators and visual distinction between WMIRS-related steps and app-only tools. Mission data, crew roles, aircraft assignments, planning notes, weather details, and mission context stay together in one place. Real-Time Flight Operations • Briefing dashboard with live METAR and TAF updates • One-touch logging for engine start/stop, takeoff/landing, and key mission events • Continuous GPS track recording with time, position, and altitude • Custom notes for mission-specific situations • Optional notifications to designated contacts • KML export with event placemarks and a continuous flight path Track Recording and KML Integration SortieTrack records a persistent in-flight track between engine start and engine stop, separate from the mission event log. You can also import KML files, including ForeFlight “Send KML to...” share flows, and attach them to an existing sortie. Crew Sharing After a flight, crews can share sortie data with other SortieTrack users. Shared sortie packages can be imported as a new sortie or used to update an existing one, helping the whole crew stay in sync. AI-Assisted Mission Results Using on-device Apple Intelligence when available, SortieTrack can help generate clearer post-flight text for Summary, Results/Deliverables, and Remarks using sortie details, crew notes, flight log entries, and track data. Post-Flight Reporting • Sortie Report PDF with flight details, logs, postflight data, and attached fuel receipt • AIF Log PDF generation for quick aircraft time reporting • Quick weather entry • Mission results assistance • Debrief notes and WMIRS-ready data organization Fuel Receipt Tools Capture, import, replace, preview, and manage fuel receipts directly in SortieTrack. Receipts are stored with the sortie, annotated with pilot info, aircraft tail number, mission context, Hobbs, and Tach details, and can be included in the Sortie Report PDF. WMIRS-Friendly Workflow SortieTrack helps aircrews prepare structured sortie information including timing, fuel, weather, crew details, mission results, and debrief data for use when completing official mission reports in WMIRS. It also separates WMIRS-connected steps from app-only flight management tasks. Available at No Charge All SortieTrack features are currently available at no charge. No subscription or in-app purchase is required. Built by mission aircrews, for mission aircrews, SortieTrack was created to reduce workload, improve accuracy, and help you focus on what matters most: flying the mission. WMIRS is a proprietary system of Civil Air Patrol. SortieTrack is an independent third-party product and is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with Civil Air Patrol. References to WMIRS are for descriptive purposes only to indicate workflow compatibility. SortieTrack is distributed under Apple’s standard EULA.

Screenshots

SortieTrack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SortieTrack at Free against Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s $9.99. SortieTrack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

SortieTrack is free to download; Simionic G1000 (PFD) costs $9.99 up front. Simionic G1000 (PFD) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. SortieTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simionic G1000 (PFD) ships an update every 3 months, SortieTrack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Simionic G1000 (PFD) versus SortieTrack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimionic G1000 (PFD)SortieTrack
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (134 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings134 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晨 李ezaero, Ltd.

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

SortieTrack

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Simionic G1000 (PFD)

One-time3
  • Beechcraft Baron G58$1.99
  • Aircraft Customization$1.99
  • Synthetic Vision$5.99
None

SortieTrack

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simionic G1000 (PFD) free?
Simionic G1000 (PFD) costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is SortieTrack free?
SortieTrack is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Simionic G1000 (PFD) or SortieTrack have ads?
Neither Simionic G1000 (PFD) nor SortieTrack shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simionic G1000 (PFD) or SortieTrack?
Simionic G1000 (PFD) ships an update every 3 months, and SortieTrack fortnightly. Most recently, Simionic G1000 (PFD) was updated on October 7, 2026 and SortieTrack on September 25, 2026.

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