Simionic G1000 (PFD) vs Zulu Time Widget
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 The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life.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
Zulu Time Widget
This app provides accurate Zulu/GMT/UTC time and date, along with a mission timer and time converter. It offers widgets for home and lock screens, and complications for smartwatches, making it a convenient tool for professionals and enthusiasts who need precise timekeeping.
- Zulu/GMT/UTC time and date display
- Mission/Event Timer
- Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets
- Apple Watch Complications
- Time Converter Tool
- Split View support on iPad
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Full-featured and convenient Zulu Time App for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Get the current Zulu/GMT/UTC Time, UTC or Julian Date and offset anytime, in any time zone. Super quick and convenient tool for pilots, military personnel, sailors, etc. Includes iPhone/iPad app, Home Screen, Lock Screen Widgets and Apple Watch app with complications showing the Zulu hour and date right on the watch face. Includes a robust Mission/Event Timer for synchronizing with Zulu Time Events such as IFR clearance void times, rocket launches, flight plans, ICAO border crossings, military maneuvers and missions, etc. On iPad, Zulu Time fully support split view allowing you to run it alongside a navigation app, for instance. Also show seconds and the current GMT date. TAF style UTC date format is available as an option. Includes an easy-to-use converter tool to convert any time between Zulu time and your current local timezone in either direction. When on the phone with Flight Service on a trip through Canada, just swipe to bring up the Home Screen and find the current Zulu Time as a widget. If you have an Apple Watch, it's even easier! Just glance at your watch with the included complications. Leaving in 3.5 hours? Just slide the time slider on either the iPhone/iPad or Apple Watch Planner view forward to get the Zulu time for 3.5 hours from now. No need to do math in your head! Zulu Time automatically adjusts for daylight savings and your local time zone. Add a widget to your Home Screen by long pressing on your Home Screen, then tapping the "+" in the upper left corner and selecting any of the Zulu Time Widgets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zulu Time Widget at 4.7 against Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s 3.5. Zulu Time Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and price ($3.99 vs $9.99). Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On review sentiment, 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 Zulu Time Widget $3.99 up front. Simionic G1000 (PFD) sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Zulu Time Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zulu Time Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zulu Time Widget has 834 ratings behind it against 134, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Zulu Time Widget's.
Simionic G1000 (PFD) ships an update every 3 months, Zulu Time Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simionic G1000 (PFD) | Zulu Time Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.5 (134 ratings) | 4.7 (834 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 51.6% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 134 | 834 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | — | #168 — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 李 | Rate Of Climb Industries |
Customer experience
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
Zulu Time Widget
User reviews
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
From 134 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fantastic for learning IFR ops
- 👍 Great for practicing autopilot
- 👍 Useful for learning the G1000
- 👍 Works well with simulators
- 👍 Realistic G1000 implementation
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes during approaches
- 🐛 Glitchy and unstable behavior
- 🐛 Difficult to use knobs and controls
- 🐛 Inaccurate CDI and navigation
- 🐛 Missing key G1000 functionality
Zulu Time Widget
From 834 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Useful for pilots and military personnel
- 👍 Great widget functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Complication not updating accurately on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Incorrect time zone display
- 🔋 Drains battery on Apple Watch
- 💰 Overpriced for limited functionality
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
Zulu Time Widget
Reported bugs
3 issues- Complication stops updating after a while
- Zulu time numbers cut off by UTC date
- App not compatible with older iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Option to turn off seconds display
- Display Zulu date format on Apple Watch
- Add support for older Apple Watch models
- Larger Zulu time complication on Apple Watch
- Show both local and Zulu time in widget
In-app purchases
Simionic G1000 (PFD)
- Beechcraft Baron G58$1.99
- Aircraft Customization$1.99
- Synthetic Vision$5.99
Zulu Time Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
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