Simionic G1000 (MFD) vs NDX Inspections
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
This application simulates the Multi Function Display (MFD) of the Garmin G1000 avionics system. It's designed for aviation enthusiasts and pilots to practice IFR training or familiarize themselves with G1000 MFD operations. The app can connect to a separate PFD simulator via Wi-Fi for a complete G1000 experience.
- Garmin G1000 MFD simulation
- Global navigation database and topo data
- Engine status simulation
- Functional 'Map Setup'
- All pages including AUX pages
- Terminal procedures
- User waypoint creation/editing
- PFD connection via Wi-Fi
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Check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xePnu3MsBQ IMPORTANT NOTICE: 1. This app emulates G1000 MFD functionalities only. It does not include PFD functionalities. To obtain PFD functionalities, download the PFD app from AppStore which can co-operate with this app(MFD) via wifi connection. Download address of PFD app: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id501990787?mt=8 2. This app is for practice only. The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life. 3. Due to huge memory consumption, it's highly recommended that you install this app on an iPad which has at least 1G memory on board. Thus, install this app on iPad 1, iPad 2 or iPad mini is not recommended. Running this app on iPad Air or newer devices will get you a much better performance. Disclaimer: -Simionic and the seller are not affiliated with Garmin, -The app is not provided, approved, endorsed, or otherwise supported by Garmin. This is an app which simulates the Multi Function Display(MFD) of the Garmin G1000 used on Cessna 182T, 172S, 172R, 206H and Beechcraft Baron G58. It can also be configured to adapt piston, turboprop and jet engines. Most of the functionalities are implemented just as they are in the real life. It can be used by aviation enthusiasts as well as pilots to perform either an IFR training or just to familiarize the operations of G1000 MFD. This app is capable to connect to another app which simulates the G1000 PFD via wifi connection through which you can have a complete set of G1000 and make them work with FSX, Prepar3D , X-Plane or InfiniteFlight to get the best experience. G1000 is a highly integrated system, it is very powerful and also very complicated. It is recommended that you have a real G1000 user guide from Garmin. Details: 1. Global navigation database and topo data 2. Engine status simulation 3. Functional "Map Setup" 4. All pages including AUX pages are implemented 5. Terminal procedures are included 6. User waypoint creating/editing 7. User defined holding patterns 8. Flight plans storing/editing 9. Checklists for Cessna 182T, 172S, 172R and 206H are included 10. PFD connection via wifi
NDX Inspections
Streamline your inspection process with a mobile and web dashboard. Track status, identify trends, and generate reports to replace manual methods and ensure compliance with industry standards.
- Mobile and web dashboard
- Inspection status tracking
- Trend recognition
- Insightful report generation
- Compliance with audits
- Replaces manual methods
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The intuitive interface offers a mobile and web dashboard experience, allowing users to complete inspections, recognize trends, and develop insightful reports. NDX Inspections tracks inspection status, alerts the users of inspection failures or misses, and complies with mandated audits. The platform is designed to directly replace traditional pencil and paper methods, while providing valuable insights on top of ATA103 and JIG 1/2/4 requirements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NDX Inspections at Free against Simionic G1000 (MFD)'s $9.99. NDX Inspections also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Simionic G1000 (MFD)'s advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 13) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support 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
NDX Inspections is free to download; Simionic G1000 (MFD) costs $9.99 up front. Simionic G1000 (MFD) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. NDX Inspections asks for nothing beyond the download.
NDX Inspections holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Simionic G1000 (MFD) has 67 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Simionic G1000 (MFD) ships an update every 3 months, NDX Inspections every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simionic G1000 (MFD) | NDX Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (67 ratings) | 4.5 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 李 | NDX LLC |
Customer experience
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
NDX Inspections
Bugs and requests
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
Reported bugs
41 issues- Navigation settings don't sync with FS2020 G1000
- Hangs and crashes every time
- PFD is also buggy
- Doesn't integrate with flight plans created in FS
- Two G1000s fight for control on autopilot
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- Does not talk to X-Plane beyond basic parameters
- Location always set in China
- No way to pair both iPads
- MFD needs to connect to PFD app
- Won't work without another iPad running PFD
- MFD is a waste of money without PFD
- WiFi connection with PFD is flaky
- FMS knob difficult to use, menu disappears
- Navigational position is not correct when connected to X-Plane
- Autopilot is severely underdamped when connected to X-Plane
- Transponder IDENT does not send message to X-Plane
- Turn-rate indicator is wrong
- Crashes every time it's started
- MFD crashes every time knob is turned or menu operated
- Crashes make it unusable
- Crashes too much
- Numb - and + signs don't give enough time
- PFD app crashes, MFD app crashes
- MFD app crashes quite frequently
- MFD freezes at MFD/PFD connect screen
- Plane loses GPS tracking
- Tracks left of ILS runway approach
- Database not always accurate
- Pane does not always follow hold entry
- MFD crashes every few seconds if FPL involved
- Aircraft not lined up with sim
- MFD crashes constantly
- Random crashes
- MFD freezes or crashes when creating flight plan
- App freezes on initial start up
- Connection between two iPads very clunky
- Constantly crashes when trying to enter flight plan
- MFD locks up on regular basis, particularly when loading approach
- MFD is unusable, crashes all the time
- Freezes when trying flight plan or 'direct to' location
- Kicks out of app when clicking FMS to change settings
Requested features
12 requests- Change aircraft location on MFD
- Sync navigation settings with FS2020 G1000
- Allow standalone MFD use without PFD
- Integrate with flight plans created in FS
- Allow PFD to run on iPhone
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- Allow iPhone to generate vector information
- Support for Cirrus aircraft including Vision Jet
- Use iPad keyboard for waypoint entry
- Increase FMS knob active time
- Make PFD and MFD pairable on same iPad
- Update NAV database
- Make PFD and MFD work on same iPad
NDX Inspections
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
- Beechcraft Baron G58$1.99
- Aircraft Customization$1.99
NDX Inspections
No in-app purchases
Questions
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