# X vs Flight Deck AR

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Deck AR at 5.0 against X's 4.0. Flight Deck AR also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). X's advantage is ratings volume (25K vs 3) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 and Flight Deck AR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flight Deck AR holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flight Deck AR's.

X ships an update every 6 days, Flight Deck AR every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Deck AR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-deck-ar/id6751952979/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 58.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Visuality srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/417208075) |

## What reviewers say

### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426)

Experience realistic flight with a detailed physics engine and interactive 3D cockpits. Explore thousands of airports and engage in various missions. It's designed for aspiring pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Realistic flight physics engine, Interactive 3D cockpits, Detailed terrain and 3D airports, Full startup procedures, Emergency scenarios and combat missions, Massive multiplayer mode

**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


### Flight Deck AR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-deck-ar/id6751952979)

Transform your mobile device into a head tracker for X-Plane. Experience natural cockpit views that follow your head movements without any extra hardware or complex setup. Enjoy enhanced immersion in your flight simulations.

**Highlights:** Real-time head tracking with device camera, Native X-Plane integration, Zero-setup, plug-and-fly functionality, Supports all X-Plane aircraft, Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux), Auto-pause when face is not detected, Per-aircraft settings

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flight Deck AR PRO | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Flight Deck AR free?

Flight Deck AR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Flight Deck AR?

Flight Deck AR is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Deck AR averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do X or Flight Deck AR have ads?

Neither X nor Flight Deck AR shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or Flight Deck AR?

X ships an update every 6 days, and Flight Deck AR every 2 weeks. Most recently, X was updated on November 10, 2026 and Flight Deck AR on November 8, 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.*