# X vs Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013

The clearest difference is rating: X at 4.0 against Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013's 3.3. X also leads on review sentiment (58% vs 18%) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, 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 and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 113, 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 18% of Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013's.

X ships an update fortnightly, Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews)** | [3.3 (113 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2013/id730502743/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 113 |
| Positive reviews | **58.2% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 66 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Thetis Consulting](https://appshunter.io/developer/339173067) |

## 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


### Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-simulator-flywings-2013/id730502743)

Experience realistic flight simulation with over 120 hours of gameplay. Pilot five different aircraft through 50 diverse missions, including landings and passenger transport, set against the stunning backdrop of Rio de Janeiro.

**Highlights:** 50 diverse missions, 5 realistic aircraft models, Realistic physics and instruments, 6 airports in Rio de Janeiro, Multiple camera views, Nasa-powered terrain and physics

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads forever. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Boing 0767 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Leerjet 450 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boing 0747 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Arbus H380 Missions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Boing 0747 Missions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Boing 0767 Missions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Cezna Missions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Leerjet 450 Missions | $3.99 | one-time |
| Arbus H380 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Awesome game
- 😍 Mind-blowingly excellent
- 👍 Nice app
- 👌 Good flight
- 👌 Good not perfect

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤦‍♂️ Terrible controls
- 🤮 Worst game ever
- 🤯 Uncontrollable plane
- 🤢 Horrible graphics
- 🤬 Loaded with ads

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes
- Restore purchases not working
- Planes disappearing after purchase
- Incorrect plane models
- Unresponsive controls

**Requested features**

- Ability to calibrate device angle
- More planes and missions
- Improved graphics and scenery
- Realistic flight dynamics
- Tutorials and instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 free?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, X or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013?

X is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 averages 3.3 from 113 ratings.

### Do X or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 have ads?

Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 shows ads; X does not.

### Which is updated more often, X or Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013?

X ships an update fortnightly, and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 every 66 months. Most recently, X was updated on October 26, 2026 and Flight Simulator FlyWings 2013 on October 22, 2026.

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