# X vs Flight Sim

The clearest difference is rating: X at 4.0 against Flight Sim's 3.2. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Flight Sim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and review sentiment (83% vs 58%). On price 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. Flight Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 83% of Flight Sim's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, Flight Sim every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Sim |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews)** | [3.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-plane-pilot-2/id1178460284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 178 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) | [Vahagn Sargsyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/913182073) |

## 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 Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-sim-plane-pilot-2/id1178460284)

Experience realistic flight simulation with an open world, diverse missions, and training courses. Earn money, buy planes and homes, and master takeoffs, landings, and maneuvers.

**Highlights:** Open world flight simulation, Test drive any aircraft, Pilot training courses, Variety of flight missions, Real day/night and weather systems, Buyable home positions, Multiple unique islands and airports

**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 Flight Sim free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Flight Sim?

X is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Sim averages 3.2 from 13 ratings.

### Do X or Flight Sim have ads?

Flight Sim shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Flight Sim?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Sim every 7 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 28, 2026 and Flight Sim on October 24, 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.*