# X vs Flight Simulator Pilot Games

The clearest difference is rating: X at 4.0 against Flight Simulator Pilot Games's 3.0. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 and Flight Simulator Pilot Games sells 6 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

X ships an update fortnightly, Flight Simulator Pilot Games every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Simulator Pilot Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-pilot-games/id1645086027/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 156 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 Shoaib](https://appshunter.io/developer/1627884853) |

## 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 Pilot Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-pilot-games/id1645086027)

Experience the thrill of being an airplane pilot in this simulator game. Fly luxury planes, complete challenging missions like landing in bad weather, and earn your pilot license. Expand your airline and explore a vast open world.

**Highlights:** Pilot a luxury airplane, Start and expand an airline, Explore open world in free flight mode, Customize planes with upgrades, Master challenging landings, Earn a pilot license

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy 5000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Planes | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator Pilot Games free?

Flight Simulator Pilot Games is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

X is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Simulator Pilot Games averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do X or Flight Simulator Pilot Games have ads?

Flight Simulator Pilot Games shows ads; X does not.

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

X ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Simulator Pilot Games every 2 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 31, 2026 and Flight Simulator Pilot Games on October 27, 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.*