# The Flight Test vs X

The clearest difference is rating: X at 4.6 against The Flight Test's 4.0. X also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months). The Flight Test's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Flight Test sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. X asks for nothing beyond the download.

X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Flight Test ships an update every 9 months, X every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Flight Test | X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flight-test/id820289681/reviews) | **[4.6 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-out-alien-outbreak/id6503699630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **14** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 155 MB | 149 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Amora](https://appshunter.io/developer/690988469) | [PSYCRAFT GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441576670) |

## What reviewers say

### The Flight Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-flight-test/id820289681)

Experience a classic space shooter reborn for mobile with a unique one-button control system. Dodge, aim, and fight through waves of enemies, upgrade your weapons, and unlock new ships. Enjoy dynamic gameplay and compete on leaderboards in portrait mode.

**Highlights:** One-button control system, Weapon upgrades and new firepower, Unlockable ships, Neon visuals and soundtrack, Game Center leaderboards, Dynamic gameplay

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + 5000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 5.000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads + 10.000 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |


### X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-out-alien-outbreak/id6503699630)

Escape a secret laboratory as a powerful alien in this fast-paced jump'n'run game. Unleash supernatural upgrades and race against time to reach the top. Can you break free before the humans recapture you?

**Highlights:** Continuous 1-100 level challenge, Supernatural alien upgrades, Escape the laboratory, Tilt controls for movement, Tap to jump or grab

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Flight Test free?

The Flight Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is X free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Flight Test or X?

X is rated higher. The Flight Test averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while X averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.

### Do The Flight Test or X have ads?

X shows ads; The Flight Test does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Flight Test or X?

The Flight Test ships an update every 9 months, and X every 2 weeks. Most recently, The Flight Test was updated on October 17, 2026 and X on October 24, 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.*