# X vs Avion Flight Simulator ™

The clearest difference is rating: Avion Flight Simulator ™ at 4.6 against X's 4.0. Avion Flight Simulator ™ also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 24 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Avion Flight Simulator ™ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Avion Flight Simulator ™ holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 57% of Avion Flight Simulator ™'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, Avion Flight Simulator ™ every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Avion Flight Simulator ™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avion-flight-simulator/id1043102016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1K |
| Positive reviews | **58.3% of reviews** | 56.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 24 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 225 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [TeaPOT Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1043102015) |

## 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


### Avion Flight Simulator ™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avion-flight-simulator/id1043102016)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of aircraft, from small planes to jumbo jets. Engage in over 60 missions, navigate dynamic weather, and explore detailed cities and airports.

**Highlights:** 12 detailed aircraft to pilot, Cockpit view, 60+ immersive missions, Dynamic real-world weather, Detailed cities and airports, Realistic flight simulation

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all the remaining Aircrafts in the game | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Superb flight experience
- 👍 Excellent flight physics
- 🚀 Realistic and entertaining
- 👍 Variety of aircraft
- 👍 Fun and challenging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Planes not matching missions
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Planes not loading correctly
- Missions not working as intended
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add more planes and missions
- Improve landing and braking mechanics
- Fix compatibility issues
- Remove paywall for full access


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Avion Flight Simulator ™ free?

Avion Flight Simulator ™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Avion Flight Simulator ™?

Avion Flight Simulator ™ is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Avion Flight Simulator ™ averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do X or Avion Flight Simulator ™ have ads?

Avion Flight Simulator ™ shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Avion Flight Simulator ™?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Avion Flight Simulator ™ every 24 months. Most recently, X was updated on September 29, 2026 and Avion Flight Simulator ™ on September 28, 2026.

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