# X vs Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016

The clearest difference is rating: X at 4.0 against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's 2.6. X also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 21%) and ads (none vs shown). Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 258, 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 21% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016's.

X ships an update fortnightly, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews)** | [2.6 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2016/id1066998417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 21.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 394 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) |

## 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


### Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2016/id1066998417)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a vast selection of aircraft and over 10,000 airports worldwide. Engage in commercial pilot career or free flight modes with fully functional 3D cockpits and accurate physics.

**Highlights:** 50 aircraft models, 10,000+ airports, Commercial pilot career mode, Free flight mode, Fully functional 3D cockpits, Realistic physics engine, Weather and turbulence simulation

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bart G58 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Refuel | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 318 Asia Arways | $2.99 | one-time |
| Leerjet 60XL Bombard | $2.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 319 Della Airlines | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boing 747 VC25 United States of America | $4.99 | one-time |
| Boing 757 300 America Airlines | $4.99 | one-time |
| Leerjet 75 Black Vip | $4.99 | one-time |
| 30-Day Premium Club Subscription | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack All Cities | $4.99 | one-time |
| Arbus 380 Neo Emarites | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics
- 👍 Realistic flight experience
- 🤩 Awesome game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Unrealistic controls
- 🤬 Aggressive monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Planes glitching and crashing
- Autopilot not functioning properly
- Fuel and refueling issues
- Frequent app crashes

**Requested features**

- More free planes to unlock
- Better tutorial and instructions
- Improved autopilot and flight assist features
- Multiplayer and online capabilities


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 free?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016?

X is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 averages 2.6 from 258 ratings.

### Do X or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on September 25, 2026 and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2016 on September 21, 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.*