# X vs Airplane Games Plane Simulator

The clearest difference is review sentiment: X at 58% against Airplane Games Plane Simulator's 19%. X also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (25K vs 135). Airplane Games Plane Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. X sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Airplane Games Plane Simulator sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Airplane Games Plane Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 135, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 19% of Airplane Games Plane Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update every 6 days, Airplane Games Plane Simulator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Airplane Games Plane Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.3 (135 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-games-plane-simulator/id6511228883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 135 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 18.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 337 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [MUHAMMAD FAIZAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1642272968) |

## 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


### Airplane Games Plane Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airplane-games-plane-simulator/id6511228883)

Experience realistic flight simulation with a diverse aircraft fleet. Navigate dynamic weather, complete challenging missions, and explore stunning landscapes. Engage in aerial combat or cooperative missions with friends.

**Highlights:** Diverse aircraft fleet, Dynamic weather systems, Challenging missions, Realistic graphics and sound, Flight training and aerial combat, Customizable aircraft, Multiplayer modes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Airplane Games Plane Simulator free?

Airplane Games Plane Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Airplane Games Plane Simulator?

Airplane Games Plane Simulator is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Airplane Games Plane Simulator averages 4.3 from 135 ratings.

### Do X or Airplane Games Plane Simulator have ads?

Airplane Games Plane Simulator shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Airplane Games Plane Simulator?

X ships an update every 6 days, and Airplane Games Plane Simulator every 2 days. Most recently, X was updated on November 10, 2026 and Airplane Games Plane Simulator on November 5, 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.*