# X vs Dubai Flight Simulator Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Dubai Flight Simulator Pro at 5.0 against X's 4.0. X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 26%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Dubai Flight Simulator Pro sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dubai Flight Simulator Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 26% of Dubai Flight Simulator Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, Dubai Flight Simulator Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Dubai Flight Simulator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubai-flight-simulator-pro/id1172408780/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 26.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 284 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Pro Simulators Online](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172408779) |

## 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


### Dubai Flight Simulator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dubai-flight-simulator-pro/id1172408780)

Experience realistic flight simulation with detailed 3D aircraft and extensive scenery of Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Configure weather, atmospheric conditions, and engage in over 250 missions. Enjoy functional cockpits and an intuitive interface for an immersive flying adventure.

**Highlights:** 13 aircraft (free, purchase, earn), +250 airline missions, Detailed airports and landmarks, Configurable weather and time, Functional cockpits and autopilot, Realistic flight physics

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Club - Unlimited Fuel and no more Ads! | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Departures | $1.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cessna 182 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 60XL | $3.99 | one-time |
| Learjet 75 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A319-700 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A321 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380-700 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 747 VC25 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boeing 757-300 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Airbus A380-800 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Dubai Flight Simulator Pro free?

Dubai Flight Simulator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Dubai Flight Simulator Pro?

Dubai Flight Simulator Pro is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Dubai Flight Simulator Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do X or Dubai Flight Simulator Pro have ads?

Dubai Flight Simulator Pro shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Dubai Flight Simulator Pro?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Dubai Flight Simulator Pro every 2 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Dubai Flight Simulator Pro on October 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.*