# X vs Make It Fly!

The clearest difference is ads: X at none against Make It Fly!'s shown. X also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 33%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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 Make It Fly! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for X against 4.1 for Make It Fly!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 7.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 33% of Make It Fly!'s.

X ships an update fortnightly, Make It Fly! every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Make It Fly! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.1 (7.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-fly/id1552196751/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 7.2K |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 32.8% 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 | 323 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [TapNice Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520173707) |

## 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


### Make It Fly!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/make-it-fly/id1552196751)

Design and build your own airplanes using an intuitive interface. Complete exciting missions and challenges with your custom aircraft. Become a master constructor and pilot your creations to success.

**Highlights:** Intuitive building interface, Design custom airplanes, Complete exciting missions, Unlock new elements and bases, Become a pilot and constructor

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Coins Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Big Coins Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer 3 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🔨 Satisfying physics
- 💡 Interesting concept
- 👍 Fun and relaxing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads
- 🔒 Lack of customization
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 💰 Pay-to-win mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing and crashing
- Plane parts not functioning properly
- Inconsistent physics and slingshot behavior
- Progress and coin issues

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to customize plane parts
- Option to remove ads for a one-time fee
- Difficulty settings and challenge modes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Make It Fly! free?

Make It Fly! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Make It Fly!?

Make It Fly! is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Make It Fly! averages 4.1 from 7.2K ratings.

### Do X or Make It Fly! have ads?

Make It Fly! shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Make It Fly!?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Make It Fly! every 2 months. Most recently, X was updated on September 25, 2026 and Make It Fly! on September 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.*