# Fly-By-Wireless — Yoke controller for flight sim

> Mobile app that turns your phone into a flight simulator joystick and rudder. (iPhone/iPad app by Zheyuan Xie.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-by-wireless/id1535325819 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zheyuan Xie](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535325822)
- Category: Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 3.67/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English, Chinese
- Released: 2020-10-19
- Data updated: 2026-06-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-by-wireless/id1535325819/reviews.md

## What is Fly?

Don't have a joystick or rudder pedals for your flight simulator? Try this app! Fly-By-Wireless transforms your phone into a full-featured flight controller. Now you can get the best flight simulation experience at no hardware cost!

To get started, visit http://flybywireless.github.io on your PC to download & install server and driver software.
 
Features
 - X/Y-Axis: Aileron and elevator control by tilting the device, vibrate when axis limit exceeds to simulate mechanical limit on a physical joystick
 - Z-Axis: Rudder (yaw) control by touch & drag
 - Slider: Throttle (power) control by touch & darg
 - 4-way POV: Look around by touch & drag
 - 10 customizable buttons

Operating Environment
 - Compatible OS: Windows 64-bit
 - Require Wi-Fi connection

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Developer Email: flybywirelessapp@gmail.com

## Key features

- Tilt for aileron/elevator control
- Touch & drag for rudder and throttle
- 4-way POV for looking around
- 10 customizable buttons
- Vibration feedback for axis limits

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-by-wireless/id1535325819/reviews.md

### 5/5 — رائع

*2024-11-15, version 1.4*

التطبيق جيد واتمنى ان بصل له تحديثات قريبا لم يصل تحديث منذ ٣ سنوات. 
وايضا نرجو ان يكن داعما ل 2024

### 5/5 — Works well with MSFS 2020

*2023-08-13*

Been using it for 2 months now. Great app!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2023-03-12*

Unfortunately this app doesn’t work, always says “waiting for connection”. I did everything following the instructions. 
Correct me if I did something wrong.
So far, one star(

### 5/5 — Awesome app. Extremely useful for flight sim and racing games!

*2021-06-17*

This app deserves more attention. Completely replaced my game controller with its gyroscope support. Hopefully there could be a macOS version as well!

### 4/5 — Nice

*2020-10-26, version 1.1*

I will test it but the idea is perfect 👌🏻 but I wish it support dcs world simulator

## Frequently asked questions about Fly

### Does Fly-By-Wireless have ads?

Yes, Fly-By-Wireless contains advertisements. This is common for free utility applications that offer extensive functionality without an upfront cost.

### What operating systems does Fly-By-Wireless support?

The server software and drivers for Fly-By-Wireless are compatible with Windows 64-bit operating systems. You will need a PC running Windows to use the application.

### How does Fly-By-Wireless connect to my PC?

Fly-By-Wireless requires a Wi-Fi connection to communicate with the server software installed on your PC. Ensure both your phone and PC are on the same network.

### What is the age rating for Fly-By-Wireless?

Fly-By-Wireless has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger players interested in flight simulation.

### How often is Fly-By-Wireless updated?

The latest version, 1.4, was released on February 23, 2021. While the last update was in early 2021, users can contact the developer via email for translation assistance.

### What devices can I use Fly-By-Wireless on?

Fly-By-Wireless is supported on iPhone and iPod devices. It is designed to leverage the touch and tilt capabilities of these mobile platforms.

### What are the in-app purchases for Fly-By-Wireless?

While the app is free to download and use, it does offer in-app purchases. These likely provide additional features or customization options beyond the core functionality.

### What is the user sentiment for Fly-By-Wireless?

Fly-By-Wireless has an average rating of 3.7 stars from 9 ratings. This suggests a generally positive but mixed reception from its user base.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4 — 2021-02-23

- Two more buttons
- Improve input visualization for X/Y axis
- Minor bug fixes

### 1.3 — 2021-01-14

- Labels can be customized in settings
- User interface optimization

### 1.2 — 2020-12-08

- Prevent system from auto-sleep
- Slider position can now be changed in app settings
- Vibrate on axis limit become active only when connected
- Built-in stopwatch

### 1.1 — 2020-10-22

UI improvement
Support iOS 13.0+

### 1.0 — 2020-10-19

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-06-24.*
