# XAirports vs Sim Checklists

The clearest difference is review sentiment: XAirports at 75% against Sim Checklists's 0%. XAirports also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 26.0). Sim Checklists's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sim Checklists is free to download; XAirports costs $1.99 up front. XAirports sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Sim Checklists asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sim Checklists holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: XAirports has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of XAirports's written reviews are positive against 0% of Sim Checklists's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

XAirports ships an update every 2 months, Sim Checklists every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XAirports | Sim Checklists |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xairports/id551146727/reviews) | **[3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-checklists-msfs/id6794960946/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Udo Thiel](https://appshunter.io/developer/551147390) | [Leon Nwankwo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079667770) |

## What reviewers say

### XAirports

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xairports/id551146727)

Enhance your flight simulation experience by using your iPad or iPhone as a second monitor for X-Plane. Access airport data, control flight parameters, and view real-time flight information, all wirelessly connected to your simulator.

**Highlights:** Second monitor for X-Plane, Airport database with frequencies, Real-time flight parameter control, Interactive flight tracking, Navigation and SID/STAR charts, Auto-Pilot and Transponder settings

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Expansion 1: AUX Controls | $0.99 | one-time |
| Expansion 2: Fly / HUD | $0.99 | one-time |


### Sim Checklists

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-checklists-msfs/id6794960946)

This app provides interactive checklists for popular flight simulators, allowing users to manage cockpit procedures directly on their mobile device. It offers a challenge-and-response format, progress tracking, and works offline, enhancing the flight simulation experience.

**Highlights:** Interactive challenge-and-response checklists, Progress tracking with visual indicators, Offline functionality, Aircraft-specific checklists, Haptic feedback, Dark mode and VoiceOver support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XAirports free?

XAirports costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Sim Checklists free?

Sim Checklists is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XAirports or Sim Checklists?

Sim Checklists is rated higher. XAirports averages 2.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Sim Checklists averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do XAirports or Sim Checklists have ads?

Neither XAirports nor Sim Checklists shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XAirports or Sim Checklists?

XAirports ships an update every 2 months, and Sim Checklists every 3 months. Most recently, XAirports was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sim Checklists on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*