# X vs Flight Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 58% against Flight Simulator's 0%. X also leads on rating (4.0 vs 1.8) and ads (none vs shown). Flight Simulator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price 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 Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Flight Simulator's.

X ships an update fortnightly, Flight Simulator every 30 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews)** | [1.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-plane-games/id1618737142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 30 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 78 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 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 Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-plane-games/id1618737142)

Experience the thrill of being a pilot in this 3D flight simulator. Explore a vast open world, fly various modern aircraft, and complete challenging missions. Fulfill the duties of an international airline pilot with realistic controls and graphics.

**Highlights:** Ultra-speed advanced airplane flight simulator, International airline pilot duties, Explore massive open-world environment, Take off from 7 airports, Collection of super-fast passenger airplanes, Amazing HD graphics, Smooth and easy flying controls

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator free?

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

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

X is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Simulator averages 1.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do X or Flight Simulator have ads?

Flight Simulator shows ads; X does not.

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

X ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Simulator every 30 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flight Simulator on October 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.*