# X vs Flight Rush!

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Rush! at 4.6 against X's 4.0. Flight Rush! also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 28%). On price, update cadence 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 Rush! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Flight Rush! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 4.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 28% of Flight Rush!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, Flight Rush! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Rush! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.6 (4.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-rush/id1594039312/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 4.1K |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 28.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 244 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Talha Ekren](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591698935) |

## 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 Rush!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-rush/id1594039312)

Experience realistic airplane physics with unique graphics. Fly through levels, collect coins, and upgrade your rockets to reach new heights and conquer the galaxy. Dodge obstacles and prove your piloting skills to become the ultimate winner.

**Highlights:** Realistic airplane physics, Unique graphics, Rocket upgrades, Level progression, Coin collection, Obstacle dodging

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy game
- ⭐ Good game
- 🎨 Fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Stuck on certain levels
- 🔍 Lack of updates
- 💰 Too many ads
- 🔨 Bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Workers getting stuck on levels
- Unable to progress to next level
- Inconsistent ad behavior

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Reduce ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Flight Rush! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Flight Rush!?

Flight Rush! is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Rush! averages 4.6 from 4.1K ratings.

### Do X or Flight Rush! have ads?

Flight Rush! shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Flight Rush!?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Rush! every 3 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on October 21, 2026 and Flight Rush! on October 19, 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.*