# X vs APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY)

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) at none against X's 10. APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 16.0). X's advantage is review sentiment (58% vs 26%) and ratings volume (25K vs 5). On price, rating, ads 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. APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) asks for nothing beyond the download.

APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 25K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of X's written reviews are positive against 26% of APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

X ships an update fortnightly, APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | X | APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-plane-flight-simulator/id566661426/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-race-control-legacy/id870599694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **25K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **58.0% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laminar Research](https://appshunter.io/developer/290619948) | [Hornby Hobbies Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/870599697) |

## 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


### APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app-race-control-legacy/id870599694)

This is a legacy application that has been superseded by a new version. Users are advised to search for the 'Scalextric ARC' app for current functionality. Data saved in this app will not transfer to the new version.

**Highlights:** Race track control, Legacy application, No longer maintained, Data not migrated

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X free?

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

### Is APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) free?

APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X or APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY)?

APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) is rated higher. X averages 4.0 out of 5 from 25K ratings, while APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do X or APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) have ads?

Neither X nor APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X or APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY)?

X ships an update fortnightly, and APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) every 2 months. Most recently, X was updated on November 6, 2026 and APP RACE CONTROL (LEGACY) on November 6, 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.*