# X vs Interloper

The clearest difference is price: X at Free against Interloper's $1.99. X also leads on ratings volume (25K vs 533). Interloper's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). On update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

X is free to download; Interloper costs $1.99 up front. X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Interloper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Interloper 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 533, 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 67% of Interloper's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Interloper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.5 (533 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interloper/id1447337759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 533 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **66.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 200 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Mathew Purchase](https://appshunter.io/developer/1086795797) |

## 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


### Interloper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/interloper/id1447337759)

Experience intense space combat with a six-degrees-of-freedom flight simulator. Engage in fast-paced missions, customize your fighter with various load-outs, and build your arsenal with salvaged gear. Play solo or with elite squadrons.

**Highlights:** Six degrees of freedom flight, MFi controller support, Intense haptics, Fast-paced missions, Fighter customization, Salvaged gear and arsenal building, Squadron support

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent gameplay and controls
- 🚀 Immersive space combat experience
- 🚀 Satisfying weapon feedback
- 👍 Unique and appealing visual style
- 👍 Good value for the price

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Progression and save issues
- 🔋 Overheating and battery drain on some devices
- 🔒 Unresponsive or confusing UI controls
- 🔒 Difficulty balancing and progression

**Reported bugs**

- Tutorial not functioning properly
- Weapons not firing correctly
- Missions getting stuck or not completing
- Inconsistent save and progression tracking
- UI elements overlapping or disappearing

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer mode
- Expanded mission and level variety
- Pilot and ship customization options
- Clearer progression and reward systems
- Performance optimizations for older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Interloper free?

Interloper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Interloper?

Interloper is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Interloper averages 4.5 from 533 ratings.

### Do X or Interloper have ads?

Neither X nor Interloper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Interloper?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Interloper fortnightly. Most recently, X was updated on September 28, 2026 and Interloper on September 28, 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.*