# X vs Plane Evolution!

The clearest difference is rating: Plane Evolution! at 4.6 against X's 4.0. Plane Evolution! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 35%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Plane Evolution! sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Plane Evolution! holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 26K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 35% of Plane Evolution!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, Plane Evolution! every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Plane Evolution! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.6 (26K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-evolution/id1643502172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **26K** |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 34.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 635 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) |

## 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


### Plane Evolution!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plane-evolution/id1643502172)

Engage in a unique gaming experience where you can evolve your aircraft. Watch your plane transform and change shape as you progress through the game. It's a fun and dynamic way to play.

**Highlights:** Evolve your plane, Shape-shifting mechanics, Dynamic transformations, Aircraft evolution gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Bundle 2 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics and visuals
- 💡 Interesting plane evolution concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads disrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔋 Drains device battery quickly
- ⚠️ Misleading or deceptive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to progress past level 1
- Upgrade options not working as expected
- Planes not responding correctly to controls

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More plane and customization options
- Improved progression system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Plane Evolution! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Plane Evolution!?

Plane Evolution! is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Plane Evolution! averages 4.6 from 26K ratings.

### Do X or Plane Evolution! have ads?

Plane Evolution! shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Plane Evolution!?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Plane Evolution! every 2 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on September 25, 2026 and Plane Evolution! on September 25, 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.*