# X vs Extreme Plane Flight Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Extreme Plane Flight Simulator at none against X's 10. Extreme Plane Flight Simulator also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (58% vs 38%). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Extreme Plane Flight Simulator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Extreme Plane Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 925, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 38% of Extreme Plane Flight Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, Extreme Plane Flight Simulator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Extreme Plane Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.2 (925 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extreme-plane-flight-simulator/id1659641123/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 925 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 37.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 201 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Ahmed Abdullah](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724958020) |

## 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 numerous 3D airports and terrain, with options to expand globally via subscription. Engage in multiplayer or practice with free tutorials.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight physics, Interactive 3D cockpits, Detailed 3D airports, Free tutorials, Massive multiplayer, System failure simulation, Combat missions

**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


### Extreme Plane Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/extreme-plane-flight-simulator/id1659641123)

Experience a next-generation flight simulator with realistic 3D graphics. Take off, navigate to nearby airports, and land various airliners. Manage an aircraft fleet and encounter diverse flight situations with real-time air traffic.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D graphics and runways, Multiple airport environments, Dozens of airliners, Thousands of flight situations, Real-time aircraft traffic, Simplified and advanced flight systems

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Interesting game concept
- 👍 Easy to control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Misleading screenshots
- 🚨 Excessive ads
- 🔥 Poor graphics quality
- 🤔 Unresponsive controls

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Coins not awarded properly

**Requested features**

- Improved graphics and realism
- More airport and plane options
- Reduced ads or ad-free version
- Free flight mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Extreme Plane Flight Simulator free?

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

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

Extreme Plane Flight Simulator is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Extreme Plane Flight Simulator averages 4.2 from 925 ratings.

### Do X or Extreme Plane Flight Simulator have ads?

Extreme Plane Flight Simulator shows ads; X does not.

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

X ships an update fortnightly, and Extreme Plane Flight Simulator every 2 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on November 8, 2026 and Extreme Plane Flight Simulator on November 7, 2026.

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