# FSWidgets iGMap — Moving Map for Flight Sim

> iPhone moving map for desktop flight simulators, displaying aircraft position and flight plans. (iPhone/iPad app by Fermin Fernandez.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fswidgets-igmap/id379872511 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Fermin Fernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/379872514)
- Category: Navigation, Games
- Price: $24.99
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 11 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2010-07-06
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fswidgets-igmap/id379872511/reviews.md

## What is FSWidgets iGMap?

The FSWidgets iGMap app turns your iPhone or iPod touch into a moving map for your desktop flight simulator!

(See iGMapHD for the iPad Version)

Do you own MSFS, FSX, FS9, X-Plane or Aerofly FS 2?

This app works with the three most popular desktop simulators on the market today, giving you a hand-held moving map to aid navigation, especially on simulated VFR flights.

It connects to the flight simulator via our free FSWidgets Network Pack which can be downloaded from the FSWidgets website (http://fswidgets.com/shop/network.php).

iGMap saves valuable screen real-estate on your desktop by using your iPhone or iPod Touch to display your aircraft's current position. 

GENERAL FEATURES:

▸ Connects to MSFS, FSX, FS9, X-Plane and Aerofly FS 2.
▸ Flight Plan Display - supports MSFS, FSX, FS9 and X-Plane flight plan files.
▸ Flight Plan file import via iTunes > Device Apps tab > File Sharing.
▸ Flight Plan file import via Dropbox.
▸ Waypoints can be tapped to reveal the related data (e.g. lat, lon, ident, dist, heading).
▸ FSWidgets Network Pack provided free (see the website link).
▸ Connect & disconnect from the flight simulator as required.
▸ When disconnected can be used as a chart viewer.
▸ Map supports drag to pan and pinch to zoom.
▸ Option to remember previously used map type, zoom and position, or accept default settings.
▸ Helicopter icon option for moving map (i.e. instead of fixed wing icon).

MAPPING FEATURES:

▸ Map powered by Leaflet API (using OpenStreetMap & custom data)
▸ Includes various world-wide maps styles
▸ Huge collection of Aero Charts (as follows):
- US WAC (World Aeronautical Chart) data, covers entire contiguous US & Hawaii.
- US SEC (Sectional Chart) data, covers entire contiguous US.
- US TAC (Terminal Area Charts) data.
- US IFR Enroute Low data, covers entire contiguous US.
- US IFR Enroute High data, covers entire contiguous US.
- US Helicopter Route (9 Major cities).
- US VFR Wall Planner
- US IFR Planning Chart
- Alaska WAC data.
- Alaska Sectional data.
- Alaska Enroute Low
- Alaska Enroute High
- Cuba and Puerto Rico WAC data.
- Canada ONC.
- New Zealand Aero Chart.
- New Zealand TPC
- Australia ONC (Operational Navigation Chart).
- South America ONC.
- Europe ONC.
- Europe TPC (Tactical Pilotage Charts)
- Spain Enroute Low
- Belgium Aero OFM (open flightmaps)
- Netherlands Aero OFM
- Denmark Aero OFM
- Sweden Aero OFM
- Germany Aero OFM
- Switzerland Aero OFM
- Austria Aero OFM
- Poland Aero OFM
- Czech Republic Aero OFM
- Hungary Aero OFM
- Slovenia Aero OFM
- Croatia Aero OFM
- Romania Aero OFM
- Bulgaria Aero OFM
- World-wide Navigational icon info display (airport, VOR, NDB, ILS).

WEATHER FEATURES:

▸ Metar and TAF info icon display.
▸ Worldwide weather overlays (Cloud, Rain, Pressure & Wind).
▸ US Nexrad (Next-Gen Radar) overlay.

REQUIREMENTS:

▸ iPhone with iOS 11.0 or later.
▸ MSFS, FSX, FS9, X-Plane or Aerofly FS 2.
▸ Free FSWidgets Network Pack must be installed to connect to simulator - download from FSWidgets (see the website link).
▸ Wi-Fi network required, iPad must be on same local network as machine running the flight simulator.
▸ Internet access required, to automatically download map tile data on the fly.

WHO WE ARE:

FSWidgets is a software development team based in Australia, specializing in add-ons for Microsoft Flight Simulator (Windows), Laminar Research X-Plane and Aerofly FS 2. Both of its founding members have extensive experience in creating award-winning add-ons for Flight Simulator and have been active in the flight simulation community for well over a decade.

SUPPORT:

Personalized and friendly support can be found via our contact form (http://fswidgets.com/shop/contact_us.php) or our support email (support@fswidgets.com).

UPDATES:

Future updates and additional features added to iGMap will be free for existing customers.

## Key features

- Connects to MSFS, FSX, FS9, X-Plane, Aerofly FS 2
- Flight plan display and import
- Waypoint data display
- Chart viewer functionality
- Worldwide map styles and aero charts
- Weather overlays (cloud, rain, pressure, wind)
- Nexrad radar overlay

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fswidgets-igmap/id379872511/reviews.md

### 5/5 — It Works! Much Better than Anticipated. Here’s Why

*2021-09-18, version 3.5*

This app places your plane at the center of the screen and a map moves below. The surprise is that you can add real time rain, cloud, pressure and/or wind levels. Imagine flying above a hurricane and you can see the real time eye of the hurricane ahead. This app will guide you there. It also clears up space on your monitor by moving the map function to an iPhone, iPad, windows or android device. FSWidgets is worth every bit of the price! I went out and bought a $70 tablet and now have a nice little map to look at— outside the sim.

### 4/5 — A great MM app!

*2014-12-01, version 3.0*

I use it all the time in XPlane. I thought at one point we were able to see taxiway designations. Did these go away or is that a scenery function?

### 5/5 — igmap

*2013-08-23, version 2.11*

I got this app for iPhone 5 & I fell in love with it works great & very accurate

### 1/5 — How about an update

*2013-04-29, version 2.11*

Gee Whiz!!! Last update was in Dec 2011!!! COME ON! How about some iPhone 5 support.  DON'T BUY UNTIL UPDATE!

### 5/5 — N121WW

*2012-03-09, version 2.11*

Still playing with it learning new things but tons if fun! There's a reason this app has many 5 star reviews :)

### 5/5 — Very nice FSX addition

*2012-01-25, version 2.11*

Really works well. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Awesome app

*2011-06-06, version 2.0*

Works as advertised. Setup is fast and easy, running FSX on Windows 7, 
A must for flight sim enthusiast.

### 5/5 — fa widgets

*2011-02-13, version 1.2*

works as expected. wish i could see or look up airport charts but otherwise it works well, thanks.

### 5/5 — Great start!

*2010-09-13, version 0*

Works great on my iPod 3.0, FSX, & win7!
Addendum:  This program is a must-have for flight sim fans. Well worth the money.  Get it!

### 4/5 — iGMap with iPhone 3GS

*2010-09-08, version 0*

Really well done App.  
Installation - easy.
Runs smooth and accurate.
It's better than good, but not great because I wish there was satellite imagery available as with their desktop version.
Great side "map-monitor" when flying.
I use FSX and XP is my operating system.
Well worth the cost.

## Frequently asked questions about FSWidgets iGMap

### What flight simulators does FSWidgets iGMap support?

FSWidgets iGMap connects to Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS), Flight Simulator X (FSX), Flight Simulator 9 (FS9), X-Plane, and Aerofly FS 2. This broad compatibility ensures it works with most popular desktop flight simulation software.

### How does FSWidgets iGMap connect to my flight simulator?

The app connects to your flight simulator via the free FSWidgets Network Pack, which you can download from the FSWidgets website. Once installed on your desktop, it allows your iPhone to receive real-time flight data.

### Can I use FSWidgets iGMap without a simulator connection?

Yes, when disconnected from the flight simulator, FSWidgets iGMap can function as a standalone chart viewer. This allows you to access and browse the extensive collection of aero charts even when not actively flying.

### What types of aviation charts are available in FSWidgets iGMap?

FSWidgets iGMap offers a vast collection of worldwide aero charts, including US WAC, SEC, TAC, and IFR charts, as well as charts for Alaska, Canada, New Zealand, Australia, South America, and various European countries. It also includes specialized charts like Helicopter Routes.

### Does FSWidgets iGMap provide weather information?

Yes, the app displays Metar and TAF information and offers worldwide weather overlays for cloud cover, rain, pressure, and wind. It also includes a US Nexrad radar overlay for real-time weather visualization.

### What are the system requirements for FSWidgets iGMap?

FSWidgets iGMap requires an iPhone with iOS 11.0 or later. You must also own one of the supported desktop flight simulators (MSFS, FSX, FS9, X-Plane, or Aerofly FS 2) and have the free FSWidgets Network Pack installed.

### How is FSWidgets iGMap priced?

FSWidgets iGMap is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $24.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use.

### How frequently is FSWidgets iGMap updated?

The app was last updated on September 14, 2021, with version 3.5. While updates are not extremely frequent, the existing features and compatibility with major simulators are well-established.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5 — 2021-09-14

- Updated for upcoming Dropbox security changes, current users please update before 30 September, 2021.
- Minor bug and UI fixes.

### 3.4 — 2019-11-12

- Major update for iOS 13
- New faster, smoother map rendering engine
- Fixes map zoom and pan on iOS 13
- Adds support for new iOS 13 Dark Mode
- Now fully supports larger iPhone screens (X or later)

### 3.3 — 2018-02-12

- Improve map tile display issues
- Support for loading X-Plane 11 format FMS flight plan files

### 3.2 — 2017-09-07

New - Aerofly FS 2 Support
--------------------------

We are very happy to announce that Aerofly FS 2 now has official support for FSWidgets apps, baked right in! Please see the FSWidgets website for details.

Added - New Aero Charts
-----------------------

We have more than doubled the chart by adding a whopping 21 new aero charts, taking the collection up to a staggering 35 aero charts!

▸ US VFR Wall Planner
▸ US IFR Planning Chart
▸ Alaska Enroute Low
▸ Alaska Enroute High
▸ Europe TPC (Tactical Pilotage Charts)
▸ New Zealand TPC
▸ Spain Enroute Low
▸ Belgium Aero OFM (open flightmaps)
▸ Netherlands Aero OFM
▸ Denmark Aero OFM
▸ Sweden Aero OFM
▸ Germany Aero OFM
▸ Switzerland Aero OFM
▸ Austria Aero OFM
▸ Poland Aero OFM
▸ Czech Republic Aero OFM
▸ Hungary Aero OFM
▸ Slovenia Aero OFM
▸ Croatia Aero OFM
▸ Romania Aero OFM
▸ Bulgaria Aero OFM

* The OFM series are implemented as transparent overlays, drawn over the base map and depict airspace data for that country. More countries may be added as they become available.

Added - New Base Maps
---------------------

We have re-organised this menu and added a new set of world-wide base maps. Some of the new maps (Road series) are retina-enabled so users of devices with a retina screen will notice the maps are very sharp.

In this department there is actually a slight reduction in the total number, but we have consolidated the collection into a more useful list by removing the ones that our customers were just not using much anymore, based on the stats over the past year.

Added - Map Scale
-----------------

This one was slipped in via the mapping engine but the eagle-eyed among you may have noticed a little box in the bottom left hand corner that displays the map scale as 1:500,000 or 1:250,000 and so on. We include it for no other reason than it's cool to have and to know when your map display is at the same zoom level as the WAC (1:1,000,000), Sectional (1:500,000) or TAC (1:250,000) scale.

### 3.1 — 2017-04-26

- Updated to use Dropbox API v2 *(see note below)
- Minor refinements to the UI
- Improved network connection handling
- Now iOS 9 or later required

* On 28 June 2017, Dropbox will be switching off access to their v1 API (used in previous versions of this app). All users are strongly encouraged to update now, well ahead of this cut-off date. Please note that due to this change you will be asked to re-authorize the app with Dropbox (one-time step via the settings panel). If you have the Dropbox app on your iOS device it will open and ask if you allow access, otherwise a panel will display where you can log in to Dropbox and authorize.

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## More apps by Fermin Fernandez

- [FSWidgets iGMapHD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fswidgets-igmaphd/id392590060)
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All apps by Fermin Fernandez: https://appshunter.io/developer/379872514

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