# X vs Plane Simulator

The clearest difference is ads: X at none against Plane Simulator's shown. X also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 24%). Plane Simulator's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.0) and chart position (#190 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Plane Simulator sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plane Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 12K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 24% of Plane Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Plane Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.5 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-simulator-plane-games/id1621484338/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | **58.1% of reviews** | 24.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 260 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) | [Muhammad Hussain](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618422333) |

## 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 thousands of 3D airports and engage in various missions. Unlock global scenery and multiplayer features through subscription.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight physics, Interactive 3D cockpits, Detailed 3D airports, Full startup procedures, Emergency scenarios, Combat missions, Massive multiplayer

**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


### Plane Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-simulator-plane-games/id1621484338)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Free · Action (US App Store)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of passenger planes and challenging missions. This game offers an immersive flying adventure with smooth controls and stunning visuals. Engage in aerial combat, rescue operations, and passenger transport across an open world.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight simulation, Variety of passenger planes, Aerial combat missions, Rescue missions, Open world scenarios, Online and offline modes

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all planes | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $7.99 | one-time |
| Legendary pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Airplane simulator
- 🎨 Amazing detail in graphics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Way too many ads
- 🤔 Unrelated ads and gameplay
- 🕰️ Ads interrupt gameplay frequently
- 🙄 Ads take up more time than actual gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Difficulty changing planes
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Reduce the number of ads
- Add an ad-free paid version
- Improve graphics and realism


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Plane Simulator free?

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

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

Plane Simulator is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Plane Simulator averages 4.5 from 12K ratings.

### Do X or Plane Simulator have ads?

Plane Simulator shows ads; X does not.

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

X ships an update fortnightly, and Plane Simulator fortnightly. Most recently, X was updated on November 4, 2026 and Plane Simulator on November 4, 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.*