Simionic G1000 (PFD) vs C172 Performance
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 The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life.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
C172 Performance
This app calculates essential flight performance data for Cessna 172 and 150 aircraft. It covers takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures, and emergencies, with additional tools for holds and glide calculations. Cloud sync ensures your flight plans are accessible across devices.
- Takeoff and landing calculations
- Climb, cruise, and descent performance
- Instrument procedure planning
- Emergency scenario calculations
- Interactive hold calculator
- Emergency glide distance calculator
- Cloud sync for flight plans
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C172 Performance computes all the useful performance numbers for flight planning for Cessna model 172 and 150 aircraft. It includes calculations for takeoff, landing, climb, cruise, descent, instrument procedures as well as emergencies. It also includes an interactive hold calculator, a risk analysis tool, and an emergency glide distance calculator that handles head and tailwinds. C172 Performance is also available on other mobile devices and as a WebApp (an App that runs in a browser) that runs on a variety of platforms (PC, Mac, tablets, phones). The cloud sync feature allows flight planning profiles entered on any device to be synchronized with your other devices when connected to the Internet. C172 Performance is a free, open-source development effort and has Apps and WebApps for other aircraft. See http://pohperformance.com for complete details.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: C172 Performance at Free against Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s $9.99. C172 Performance also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (90% vs 52%). Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). On ratings volume, update cadence 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
C172 Performance is free to download; Simionic G1000 (PFD) costs $9.99 up front. Simionic G1000 (PFD) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. C172 Performance asks for nothing beyond the download.
C172 Performance holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 134 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s written reviews are positive against 90% of C172 Performance's.
Simionic G1000 (PFD) ships an update every 3 months, C172 Performance every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simionic G1000 (PFD) | C172 Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (134 ratings) | 4.9 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 134 — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 李 | POH Performance L.L.C. |
Customer experience
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
C172 Performance
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
C172 Performance
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
C172 Performance
No in-app purchases
Questions
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