# X vs Airplane Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Airplane Pro at 4.8 against X's 4.0. Airplane Pro also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). X's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Airplane Pro sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Airplane Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25K and 45K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 77% of Airplane Pro's.

X ships an update fortnightly, Airplane Pro every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Airplane Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.8 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-pro-flight-simulator/id6449469030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25K | **45K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.2% of reviews | **77.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 230 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) | [GameShark Studios LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244724070) |

## 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 Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-pro-flight-simulator/id6449469030)

Experience an immersive flight simulator with realistic aircraft and open-world exploration. Pilot various planes through diverse missions, including emergency landings and VIP transport, or enjoy free exploration with dynamic weather and day/night cycles.

**Highlights:** Realistic airplane physics, Open-world exploration, 27+ free missions, Dynamic weather and day/night cycles, Cockpit controls with radio and passenger interaction, Variety of aircraft types, Drive cars and operate boats

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get 40,000 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Army Pack - Promo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Everything + Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Get 100,000 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| Airliner Pack - Promo | $7.99 | one-time |
| Variety Pack - Promo | $11.99 | one-time |
| Airliner Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Army Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Unlock All - Promo | $19.99 | one-time |
| Variety Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Get 500,000 coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Unlock All | $39.99 | one-time |
| Get 500,000 coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Bundle - Unlock All | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to control planes
- 👍 Simple and fun gameplay
- 💡 Variety of planes and missions
- 🚀 Smooth flying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with certain planes
- 🔋 Frequent ads
- 🔒 Limited customization options
- 🐛 Unrealistic crash physics

**Reported bugs**

- Mission progress resets unexpectedly
- Certain planes not loading properly
- Inability to switch back from car mode

**Requested features**

- More realistic graphics and environments
- Ability to land on water
- Addition of helicopters and boats
- Expanded map with more airports and landmarks
- Improved physics and crash animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Airplane Pro free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X or Airplane Pro?

Airplane Pro is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Airplane Pro averages 4.8 from 45K ratings.

### Do X or Airplane Pro have ads?

Airplane Pro shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Airplane Pro?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Airplane Pro every 3 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 30, 2026 and Airplane Pro on October 30, 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.*