Comparison

Flight Sim Deck vs X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Flight Sim Deck

This app acts as a comprehensive electronic flight bag for virtual pilots using X-Plane. It centralizes flight information, instrument displays, checklists, and weather data, transforming your device into a connected cockpit companion.

Highlights
  • Real-time instrument streaming (PFD/MFD)
  • SimBrief OFP import
  • Interactive checklists
  • METAR weather and airport database
  • FMS/WebFMC control
  • Integrated scratchpad and PDF reader
Features
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Flight Sim Deck is the essential flight companion for virtual pilots on X-Plane. Designed to replace multiple windows and third-party apps, this application transforms your device into a comprehensive and connected Electronic Flight Bag (EFB). Whether you are a long-haul airline captain or a general aviation enthusiast, Flight Sim Deck centralizes everything you need for an immersive and organized flight. Key Features: High-Fidelity Instrument Streaming: Display and interact with your aircraft's Primary Flight Display (PFD) and Multi-Function Display (MFD) in real-time via our dedicated plugin. Advanced Themes: Enjoy immersive designs specifically for the G1000 and Embraer E-Jets (X-Crafts compatible), including texture streaming for perfect readability. SimBrief Integration: Instantly import your complete Operational Flight Plan (OFP) by simply entering your SimBrief ID. Access routes, fuel, and payloads. FMS / WebFMC Control: Enter your flight plans and manage the Flight Management Computer (CDU) directly from your tablet's touchscreen (requires WebFMC plugin for some functions). Integrated Checklists: Access a vast library of interactive checklists via SimChecklist, automatically adapted to your aircraft type. Weather & Airports: Automatic METAR retrieval for your departure and arrival airports. Includes an airport database to quickly find diversion airfields. Flight Tools: Scratchpad: Take quick notes (clearances, frequencies) directly in the app. PDF Reader: Consult your navigation charts and flight documents. Voice Announcements: Be audibly alerted to critical events (e.g., autopilot disconnect). Easy Connectivity: The app connects to X-Plane via our free "Flight Sim Deck Bridge" plugin. It supports both automatic and manual (IP/Port) connections for a stress-free setup. Note: This application requires the X-Plane 11 or 12 flight simulator on PC/Mac to operate.

About

X

Features
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X-Shop AI is a smart chat assistant for flight sim enthusiasts flying Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane, and Prepar3D. Ask anything during your flight prep or mid-session — addon setup, weather, checklists, procedures, or any of those little details you'd normally dig through forums for. WHAT X-SHOP AI CAN DO - Answers questions about simulator and addon configuration - Knows MSFS 2020/2024, X-Plane 11/12, and Prepar3D - Helps with checklists and departure/arrival procedures - Understands voice input - Learns new skills — build your own custom instructions and the assistant uses them in its answers A SKILLS SYSTEM THAT ADAPTS TO YOU The core feature of X-Shop AI is its skills system. Create your own instructions and knowledge, and the assistant adjusts to your aircraft, your setup, and how you actually fly. WHO IT'S FOR Anyone flying MSFS, X-Plane, or Prepar3D who wants fast, accurate answers instead of hours on forums and Discord. X-Shop AI is part of the X-Shop ecosystem, a marketplace for flight sim addons. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ai.x-shop.pro/en/privacy

Screenshots

Flight Sim Deck4 screens
X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Flight Sim Deck at none against X's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. X sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Flight Sim Deck asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Flight Sim Deck versus X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Sim DeckX
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerjerome BENAUTTatiana Poliakova

In-app purchases

None

Flight Sim Deck

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

X

Subscriptions2
  • X-Shop AI Pro - Monthly$3.991 Month
  • X-Shop AI Pro (1 year)$44.991 Year
One-time4
  • 250K Tokens$4.99
  • 500K Tokens$9.99
  • 1.25M Tokens$24.99
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  • 5M Tokens$99.99

Questions

Is Flight Sim Deck free?
Flight Sim Deck is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is X free?
X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Flight Sim Deck or X have ads?
Neither Flight Sim Deck nor X shows ads.

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