Simionic G1000 (MFD) vs SortieTrack
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 The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life. 3.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
SortieTrack
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SortieTrack helps mission aircrews spend less time on paperwork and more time on the mission. Built by aircrew members, it organizes the sortie lifecycle into one guided workflow from Brief and ORM through Mission Flight Plan, Preflight, Flight Log, Postflight, Fuel Receipt, and Debrief. If you’ve ever re-entered the same sortie details, wrestled with mission narratives, sorted out fuel receipts after a long day, or tried to reconstruct a flight from scattered notes, SortieTrack was built for you. One Workflow, Less Manual Work SortieTrack keeps sortie tasks available in one sequential workflow, with clear completion indicators and visual distinction between WMIRS-related steps and app-only tools. Mission data, crew roles, aircraft assignments, planning notes, weather details, and mission context stay together in one place. Real-Time Flight Operations • Briefing dashboard with live METAR and TAF updates • One-touch logging for engine start/stop, takeoff/landing, and key mission events • Continuous GPS track recording with time, position, and altitude • Custom notes for mission-specific situations • Optional notifications to designated contacts • KML export with event placemarks and a continuous flight path Track Recording and KML Integration SortieTrack records a persistent in-flight track between engine start and engine stop, separate from the mission event log. You can also import KML files, including ForeFlight “Send KML to...” share flows, and attach them to an existing sortie. Crew Sharing After a flight, crews can share sortie data with other SortieTrack users. Shared sortie packages can be imported as a new sortie or used to update an existing one, helping the whole crew stay in sync. AI-Assisted Mission Results Using on-device Apple Intelligence when available, SortieTrack can help generate clearer post-flight text for Summary, Results/Deliverables, and Remarks using sortie details, crew notes, flight log entries, and track data. Post-Flight Reporting • Sortie Report PDF with flight details, logs, postflight data, and attached fuel receipt • AIF Log PDF generation for quick aircraft time reporting • Quick weather entry • Mission results assistance • Debrief notes and WMIRS-ready data organization Fuel Receipt Tools Capture, import, replace, preview, and manage fuel receipts directly in SortieTrack. Receipts are stored with the sortie, annotated with pilot info, aircraft tail number, mission context, Hobbs, and Tach details, and can be included in the Sortie Report PDF. WMIRS-Friendly Workflow SortieTrack helps aircrews prepare structured sortie information including timing, fuel, weather, crew details, mission results, and debrief data for use when completing official mission reports in WMIRS. It also separates WMIRS-connected steps from app-only flight management tasks. Available at No Charge All SortieTrack features are currently available at no charge. No subscription or in-app purchase is required. Built by mission aircrews, for mission aircrews, SortieTrack was created to reduce workload, improve accuracy, and help you focus on what matters most: flying the mission. WMIRS is a proprietary system of Civil Air Patrol. SortieTrack is an independent third-party product and is not endorsed by, sponsored by, or affiliated with Civil Air Patrol. References to WMIRS are for descriptive purposes only to indicate workflow compatibility. SortieTrack is distributed under Apple’s standard EULA.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SortieTrack at Free against Simionic G1000 (MFD)'s $9.99. SortieTrack also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Simionic G1000 (MFD)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). 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
SortieTrack is free to download; Simionic G1000 (MFD) costs $9.99 up front. Simionic G1000 (MFD) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. SortieTrack asks for nothing beyond the download.
Simionic G1000 (MFD) ships an update every 3 months, SortieTrack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simionic G1000 (MFD) | SortieTrack |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (67 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 67 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 李 | ezaero, Ltd. |
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
SortieTrack
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
- Beechcraft Baron G58$1.99
- Aircraft Customization$1.99
SortieTrack
No in-app purchases
Questions
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