Simionic G1000 (MFD) vs Zulu Time Widget
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 The navigation database included in this app may be outdated and very possible to be different from what it is in real life. 3.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
Zulu Time Widget
This app provides accurate Zulu/GMT/UTC time and date, along with a mission timer and time converter. It offers widgets for home and lock screens, and complications for smartwatches, making it a convenient tool for professionals and enthusiasts who need precise timekeeping.
- Zulu/GMT/UTC time and date display
- Mission/Event Timer
- Home Screen and Lock Screen Widgets
- Apple Watch Complications
- Time Converter Tool
- Split View support on iPad
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Full-featured and convenient Zulu Time App for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. Get the current Zulu/GMT/UTC Time, UTC or Julian Date and offset anytime, in any time zone. Super quick and convenient tool for pilots, military personnel, sailors, etc. Includes iPhone/iPad app, Home Screen, Lock Screen Widgets and Apple Watch app with complications showing the Zulu hour and date right on the watch face. Includes a robust Mission/Event Timer for synchronizing with Zulu Time Events such as IFR clearance void times, rocket launches, flight plans, ICAO border crossings, military maneuvers and missions, etc. On iPad, Zulu Time fully support split view allowing you to run it alongside a navigation app, for instance. Also show seconds and the current GMT date. TAF style UTC date format is available as an option. Includes an easy-to-use converter tool to convert any time between Zulu time and your current local timezone in either direction. When on the phone with Flight Service on a trip through Canada, just swipe to bring up the Home Screen and find the current Zulu Time as a widget. If you have an Apple Watch, it's even easier! Just glance at your watch with the included complications. Leaving in 3.5 hours? Just slide the time slider on either the iPhone/iPad or Apple Watch Planner view forward to get the Zulu time for 3.5 hours from now. No need to do math in your head! Zulu Time automatically adjusts for daylight savings and your local time zone. Add a widget to your Home Screen by long pressing on your Home Screen, then tapping the "+" in the upper left corner and selecting any of the Zulu Time Widgets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Zulu Time Widget at 4.7 against Simionic G1000 (MFD)'s 3.6. Zulu Time Widget also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (56% vs 23%). Simionic G1000 (MFD)'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). 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
Simionic G1000 (MFD) costs $9.99 and Zulu Time Widget $3.99 up front. Simionic G1000 (MFD) sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Zulu Time Widget asks for nothing beyond the download.
Zulu Time Widget holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zulu Time Widget has 838 ratings behind it against 67, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Simionic G1000 (MFD)'s written reviews are positive against 56% of Zulu Time Widget's.
Simionic G1000 (MFD) ships an update every 3 months, Zulu Time Widget every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simionic G1000 (MFD) | Zulu Time Widget |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.6 (67 ratings) | 4.7 (838 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | 55.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 67 | 838 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.9 GB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晨 李 | Rate Of Climb Industries |
Customer experience
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
Zulu Time Widget
User reviews
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
From 67 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Good for learning G1000
- 👍 Works with X-Plane
- 👍 Close to real G1000
- 👍 Good for currency/testing
- 👍 Useful review tool
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Freezes often
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Controls difficult to use
- 🐛 Not standalone
Zulu Time Widget
From 838 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Quick and easy to use
- 👍 Simple and straightforward
- 👍 Useful for pilots and military personnel
- 👍 Great widget functionality
Room to improve
- 🐛 Complication not updating accurately on Apple Watch
- 🐛 Incorrect time zone display
- 🔋 Drains battery on Apple Watch
- 💰 Overpriced for limited functionality
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
Zulu Time Widget
Reported bugs
3 issues- Complication stops updating after a while
- Zulu time numbers cut off by UTC date
- App not compatible with older iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Option to turn off seconds display
- Display Zulu date format on Apple Watch
- Add support for older Apple Watch models
- Larger Zulu time complication on Apple Watch
- Show both local and Zulu time in widget
In-app purchases
Simionic G1000 (MFD)
- Beechcraft Baron G58$1.99
- Aircraft Customization$1.99
Zulu Time Widget
No in-app purchases
Questions
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