# X vs Ultimate Dragon Simulator

The clearest difference is price: X at Free against Ultimate Dragon Simulator's $0.99. X also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 91 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 1.8K). Ultimate Dragon Simulator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

X is free to download; Ultimate Dragon Simulator costs $0.99 up front. X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Ultimate Dragon Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ultimate Dragon Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 1.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 88% of Ultimate Dragon Simulator's.

X ships an update fortnightly, Ultimate Dragon Simulator every 91 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Ultimate Dragon Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-dragon-simulator/id1011000146/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1.8K |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **87.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 91 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Gluten Free Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/698937431) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426)

Experience a highly realistic flight simulator with accurate physics and detailed 3D cockpits. Explore numerous airports and terrain, with options to expand scenery and aircraft through subscription and in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight model, Interactive 3D cockpits, Detailed 3D airports, Free tutorials, Massive multiplayer, System failure simulation, Emergency scenarios

**Features:** Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| X-Plane Mobile Basic | $4.99 | per month |
| X-Plane Mobile Professional | $5.99 | per month |
| Piper SuperCub | $0.99 | one-time |
| Baron B58 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sikorsky S76 | $2.99 | one-time |
| McDonnell Douglas MD-80 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A320 | $4.99 | one-time |
| F-22 Raptor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 777-200ER | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 747-400 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boeing B737-800 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Realistic flight physics
- 👍 Highly interactive cockpits
- 🤠 Great for flight enthusiasts
- 💡 Potential to be used for flight training

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive planes and subscription
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches in some planes
- 🌍 Limited free global scenery
- 🎮 Challenging controls for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Altitude hold issues in the MD-80
- Inconsistent cockpit quality across different planes
- Unexpected plane behavior during takeoff and landing

**Requested features**

- More free planes, especially commercial airliners
- Larger free flight area and more airports
- Improved autopilot and flight planning features
- Addition of ground services like pushback and jetways
- More realistic weather, lighting, and environmental effects


### Ultimate Dragon Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-dragon-simulator/id1011000146)

Assume the role of a powerful dragon, unleashing fiery destruction upon villages and castles. Battle mythical creatures, collect treasure, and raise a brood of customizable dragons. Experience realistic survival mechanics and elemental powers in a vast 3D world.

**Highlights:** Realistic survival mechanics, Destructible environments, Boss battles, Elemental dragon powers, Dragon customization, Brood management, Dynamic weather and day/night cycle

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ultimate Dragon Simulator free?

Ultimate Dragon Simulator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Ultimate Dragon Simulator?

Ultimate Dragon Simulator is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Ultimate Dragon Simulator averages 4.5 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do X or Ultimate Dragon Simulator have ads?

Neither X nor Ultimate Dragon Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Ultimate Dragon Simulator?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Ultimate Dragon Simulator every 91 months. Most recently, X was updated on September 28, 2026 and Ultimate Dragon Simulator on September 25, 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.*