Comparison

Simionic G1000 (PFD) vs Flight Computer Sim

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

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 The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life.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

Flight Computer Sim

This app simulates the E6B slide ruler, a crucial tool for aircraft pilots. It offers high-resolution visuals and smooth controls for precise calculations in conversion and wind correction modes. Experience a realistic feel for essential aviation computations.

Highlights
  • E6B slide ruler simulation
  • High-resolution ruler
  • Smooth rotation and sliding controls
  • Pinch-to-zoom functionality
  • Conversion mode
  • Wind correction modes (low and high speed)
Features
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An easy and intuitive simulation of the E6B slide ruler used by many aircraft pilots. Features a high resolution ruler with smooth controls for rotating, sliding and pinch zooming, allowing precise calculations. Feels like a real ruler in your hands! All three modes are available: - Conversions - Wind corrections (low speed) - Wind corrections (high speed) For more features, check out Flight Computer Pro.

Screenshots

Flight Computer Sim3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Flight Computer Sim at Free against Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s $9.99. Flight Computer Sim also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (88% vs 52%). Simionic G1000 (PFD)'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (134 vs 26). 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Flight Computer Sim holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simionic G1000 (PFD) has 134 ratings behind it against 26, 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 88% of Flight Computer Sim's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Simionic G1000 (PFD) ships an update every 3 months, Flight Computer Sim every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Simionic G1000 (PFD) versus Flight Computer Sim: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimionic G1000 (PFD)Flight Computer Sim
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (134 ratings)4.8 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.6% of reviews88.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings134 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.07.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.9 GB175 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晨 李Diego Rodrigues

Customer experience

Simionic G1000 (PFD)

All ratings134 ratings
Positive59.0%
Neutral8.2%
Negative32.8%
Written reviews126 reviews
Positive51.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative34.1%

Flight Computer Sim

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral5.9%
Negative5.9%

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

Flight Computer Sim

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

Flight Computer Sim

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Simionic G1000 (PFD) free?
Simionic G1000 (PFD) costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Flight Computer Sim free?
Flight Computer Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Simionic G1000 (PFD) or Flight Computer Sim?
Flight Computer Sim is rated higher. Simionic G1000 (PFD) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 134 ratings, while Flight Computer Sim averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.
Do Simionic G1000 (PFD) or Flight Computer Sim have ads?
Neither Simionic G1000 (PFD) nor Flight Computer Sim shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Simionic G1000 (PFD) or Flight Computer Sim?
Simionic G1000 (PFD) ships an update every 3 months, and Flight Computer Sim every 6 months. Most recently, Simionic G1000 (PFD) was updated on September 28, 2026 and Flight Computer Sim on September 22, 2026.

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