# Virtual PAPI vs FlightStreamX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Virtual PAPI at 100% against FlightStreamX's 0%. Virtual PAPI also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (5.0 vs 1.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Virtual PAPI is free to download; FlightStreamX costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Virtual PAPI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Virtual PAPI's written reviews are positive against 0% of FlightStreamX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Virtual PAPI | FlightStreamX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-papi/id6755373746/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightstreamx/id6759071019/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 4 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marlon Dutra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853486062) | [Flying Dragons](https://appshunter.io/developer/1795796332) |

## What reviewers say

### Virtual PAPI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-papi/id6755373746)

This app offers adjustable visual descent guidance for any runway, allowing pilots to select airports and runways, then customize descent angles and aiming points. It provides accurate vertical guidance for various approach types and works offline with an extensive runway database.

**Highlights:** Adjustable visual descent guidance, Select airport and runway, Customize descent angle and aiming point, Accurate vertical guidance, Works offline, 30,000+ runway database

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlightStreamX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightstreamx/id6759071019)

Seamlessly transfer flight plans from your iPad's EFB apps directly to X-Plane on your desktop. This app eliminates manual file transfers, offering an instant, wireless workflow for flight simulation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Wireless flight plan transfer, Automatic X-Plane discovery, Instant flight plan conversion, Supports ForeFlight and Garmin Pilot, Cockpit-inspired interface, Resend flight plan feature

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Virtual PAPI free?

Virtual PAPI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlightStreamX free?

FlightStreamX costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Virtual PAPI or FlightStreamX?

Virtual PAPI is rated higher. Virtual PAPI averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while FlightStreamX averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Virtual PAPI or FlightStreamX have ads?

Neither Virtual PAPI nor FlightStreamX shows ads.

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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.*