# X vs Pro Air Race Flight Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 58% against Pro Air Race Flight Simulator's 0%. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 67 months). 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 Pro Air Race Flight Simulator sells 22 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X ships an update fortnightly, Pro Air Race Flight Simulator every 67 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Pro Air Race Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | — |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 67 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 278 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


### Pro Air Race Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-air-race-flight-simulator/id1521620249)

Experience thrilling aerial races with a diverse fleet of 25 aircraft across iconic global locations. Compete against others in detailed 3D circuits, offering an immersive flight simulation for mobile devices.

**Highlights:** 25 race aircraft, Global racing scenarios, Detailed 3D graphics, Multiplayer circuits, Realistic aircraft details

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra330lx Redbull | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra330sc Germany | $1.99 | one-time |
| Votec221 India | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yak54 Redblue | $1.99 | one-time |
| Corvusracer Franca | $1.99 | one-time |
| Grob | $1.99 | one-time |
| Extra330sc Cirrus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Votec221 Matthall | $1.99 | one-time |
| Yak54 England | $1.99 | one-time |
| Restore Fuel | $2.99 | one-time |
| Premium Club | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sbach300 Goodyear | $2.99 | one-time |
| Su26 Winglife | $2.99 | one-time |
| Extra330lx Winglife | $2.99 | one-time |
| Corvusracer Groupe | $2.99 | one-time |
| Corvusracer Winglife 2017 | $2.99 | one-time |
| msxr Winglife 2017 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sbach300 Garmin | $3.99 | one-time |
| msxr Breitiling | $4.99 | one-time |
| Su26 Redbull | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Edge540 Breitiling | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Pro Air Race Flight Simulator free?

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

### Do X or Pro Air Race Flight Simulator have ads?

Pro Air Race Flight Simulator shows ads; X does not.

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

X ships an update fortnightly, and Pro Air Race Flight Simulator every 67 months. Most recently, X was updated on September 27, 2026 and Pro Air Race Flight Simulator on September 4, 2026.

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