# X vs Flight Simulator Game 2025

The clearest difference is rating: X at 4.0 against Flight Simulator Game 2025's 1.0. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months). Flight Simulator Game 2025's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Flight Simulator Game 2025 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flight Simulator Game 2025's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, Flight Simulator Game 2025 every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Simulator Game 2025 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews)** | [1.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-game-2025/id1582415466/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 131 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) | [Rashid Nisar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568046156) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426)

Experience realistic flight simulation with detailed aircraft and interactive cockpits. Explore numerous 3D airports and terrain, with options to expand globally via subscription. Engage in multiplayer or practice with free tutorials.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight physics, Interactive 3D cockpits, Detailed 3D airports, Free tutorials, Massive multiplayer, System failure simulation, Combat missions

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 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 Simulator Game 2025

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-game-2025/id1582415466)

Experience realistic flight simulation as an airplane pilot. Transport passengers between cities, showcase your piloting skills, and upgrade your aircraft. Enjoy stunning graphics and intuitive controls in this engaging simulator.

**Highlights:** Pilot favorite airplanes, Upgrade aircraft with coins, Smooth aircraft controls, Stunning HD graphics, Real flying physics, Addictive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Planes | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Simulator Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mini Levels | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator Game 2025 free?

Flight Simulator Game 2025 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Flight Simulator Game 2025?

X is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Simulator Game 2025 averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do X or Flight Simulator Game 2025 have ads?

Flight Simulator Game 2025 shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Flight Simulator Game 2025?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Simulator Game 2025 every 38 months. Most recently, X was updated on November 9, 2026 and Flight Simulator Game 2025 on November 3, 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.*