# X vs Airplane Flying Simulator 3D

X and Airplane Flying Simulator 3D both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 10% of Airplane Flying Simulator 3D's. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25K vs 244). Airplane Flying Simulator 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, 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. Airplane Flying Simulator 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for X against 4.1 for Airplane Flying Simulator 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 244, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 10% of Airplane Flying Simulator 3D's.

X ships an update fortnightly, Airplane Flying Simulator 3D every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Airplane Flying Simulator 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.1 (244 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-flying-simulator-3d/id6448939593/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 244 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 10.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 152 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Muhammad Imran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566301412) |

## 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


### Airplane Flying Simulator 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-flying-simulator-3d/id6448939593)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a variety of aircraft, including fighter jets and helicopters. Master piloting skills through challenging missions and explore diverse 3D environments. Enjoy smooth controls and multiple camera views for an immersive aerial adventure.

**Highlights:** Multiple aircraft and modes, Challenging missions, Various camera views, Easy and smooth controls, Pilot training, Special missions

**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 Airplane Flying Simulator 3D free?

Airplane Flying Simulator 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or Airplane Flying Simulator 3D?

Airplane Flying Simulator 3D is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Airplane Flying Simulator 3D averages 4.1 from 244 ratings.

### Do X or Airplane Flying Simulator 3D have ads?

Airplane Flying Simulator 3D shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Airplane Flying Simulator 3D?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Airplane Flying Simulator 3D every 2 months. Most recently, X was updated on November 1, 2026 and Airplane Flying Simulator 3D on October 21, 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.*