Simulator Station vs FlyNextLeg
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simulator Station
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Transform your flight simulation experience with Simulator Station, the professional-grade companion app designed for serious flight sim enthusiasts. Whether you fly on Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS 2020 / 2024) or X-Plane, Simulator Station brings complete command of your cockpit, flight planning, live traffic, and aircraft performance right to your fingertips. CORE FEATURES & HIGHLIGHTS Advanced Circuit & Approach Training Master your takeoffs, circuits, and landings with instant position placement: Custom Runway Selection: Pick any airport and runway worldwide. Instant Pattern Setup: Teleport straight to Downwind (Left/Right), Base (Left/Right), or Final Approach (with 2 customizable distance options). Interactive World Map & Live Traffic (IVAO / VATSIM) Global Teleportation: Tap anywhere on the interactive map to send your plane there instantly—adjusting altitude, speed, and heading on the fly. Live Online Traffic: View all active VATSIM and IVAO aircraft around you in real time. Tap on any plane to inspect full flight details and telemetry. Rich Airport Info: Get instant access to runway lengths, navigation frequencies, TAF, METAR, NOTAMs, and active runways for any global airport. Live ATIS Streaming: Tune in and listen to real-world ATIS broadcasts for supported departure and arrival airports. 30+ Global Landmarks: Explore over 30 iconic landmarks around the world with a single tap for breathtaking scenic flights. Pro Takeoff & Landing Performance (Airbus A320) High-precision performance calculator specifically engineered for the Airbus A320. Compute accurate V-speeds (V1, VR, V2), flap settings, flex temperatures, and landing distances with real-time METAR integration. Virtual Pilot & Interactive Voice Briefings Interactive Checklists: Complete voice-assisted checklists for all flight phases, tailored for Airbus A320 and Boeing 737. Audio Departure & Arrival Briefings: Get comprehensive automated briefings covering weather, runway conditions, and performance metrics before takeoff and landing. ZiboMod B737 Web FMC Full control over the ZiboMod Boeing 737 FMC right from your mobile device or tablet without needing external pop-ups. Advanced Weather & Weight Management Custom Weather Control: Add cloud layers, adjust wind components, visibility, and atmospheric conditions dynamically. Payload & Fuel Planner: Effortlessly adjust aircraft weights, passenger load, and fuel distribution in real time. Precision Ground & Pushback Control Request, steer, and maneuver your pushback smoothly without complex simulator menus. Emergency & Failure Generator (Train Like a Pro) Challenge your piloting skills by triggering custom simulator failures. Set timed failure countdowns to practice real-world emergency checklist procedures under pressure. FLIGHT PLANNING & BRIEFING CENTER Summarizes your complete flight plan into an easy-to-read operational layout. Pulls live METAR, TAF, and critical NOTAMs for your origin, destination, and alternate airports. Privacy Policy: https://doc-hosting.flycricket.io/privacy-policy-simulator-station/63f44b66-01cf-4a00-98bc-4e45fe33e2ce/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download Simulator Station Today! Take full control of your simulator, elevate your realism, and fly like a real-world captain.
FlyNextLeg
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Pick a real airline flight and fly it in your simulator. NextLeg holds almost 40,000 real routes across Europe — with the actual aircraft types, callsigns and departure times — refreshed every week. FIND YOUR NEXT FLIGHT • Search by airport, aircraft, airline or how much time you have • Roll a random flight or take the challenge of the day • Mark the add-ons you own and see only flights you can really fly FLY WHERE THE CONTROLLERS ARE • Live map of Europe showing where VATSIM ATC is online right now • Every airport with positions and frequencies: DEL, GND, TWR, APP, ATIS • Watch your favourite airports and get a push the moment a controller opens TRACK YOUR FLIGHT • Follow your VATSIM flight live, with Live Activity on the lock screen • Alerts before you enter controlled airspace — with the frequency to call • Top-of-descent reminder so you never overshoot again • Interactive A320 and B737 checklists at your fingertips In six languages: English, Polski, Deutsch, Français, Español, Português. No account. No ads. Data: VATSIM.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: FlyNextLeg at none against Simulator Station's shown. Simulator Station's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Simulator Station | FlyNextLeg |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 106 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Osama Nabel | OLIWIER JAKUB GRZECHNIK |
In-app purchases
Simulator Station
No in-app purchases
FlyNextLeg
No in-app purchases









