Best apps like smartMFD by Guardian Avionics

10+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
9 free apps
Updated July 2026

smartMFD by Guardian Avionics is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to smartMFD by Guardian Avionics

BlueMAX Aircraft Monitor#1

BlueMAX Aircraft Monitor by FlightData Solutions LLC

Aircraft Engine Data Display
Editor's Choice
🔧 Utilities
4.4(5 ratings)
Free
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Stream real-time aircraft and engine data to your mobile device, supplementing onboard instrumentation. Log and analyze flight data, monitor fuel levels, and receive critical parameter alarms. Requires a BlueMAX hardware adapter.

AircraftPower#3

AircraftPower by James Petty

Worth Considering
🔧 Utilities
4.9(17 ratings)
Free
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This app calculates and displays the performance of various aircraft engines. It offers a graphical representation of engine performance charts and allows users to input various parameters to see real-time output. Users can choose between English and metric units for measurements.

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AirHorizon
AirHorizon
AirHorizon
Flight Instruments HUD
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This app simulates aviation instruments with a real-time artificial horizon, allowing users to visualize pitch and roll. It offers customizable cockpit layouts and a night vision mode for enhanced understanding of aircraft attitude. Designed for pilots and enthusiasts, it serves as a familiarization tool.

Artificial horizonReal-time pitch and rollCustomizable instrument layout
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5
AircraftPower S
AircraftPower S
AircraftPower S
by James Petty
Free

This app calculates and displays the performance of numerous Continental and Lycoming aircraft engine models. It offers a graphic display illustrating manual construction methods for determining altitude performance, with adjustable input values and unit preferences.

Calculates performance for 74 Continental and 107 Lycoming engine modelsGraphic display of engine performance chartsIllustrates manual altitude performance construction methods
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uAvionix Ping Installer
uAvionix Ping Installer
uAvionix Ping Installer
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Free
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uAvionix skyBeacon Installer
by uAvionix Corporation
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This free utility app allows owners of specific ADS-B devices to monitor, install, and configure their hardware. It provides essential tools for managing your aviation safety equipment.

Monitor ADS-B device statusInstall and configure hardwareManage tailBeacon and skyBeacon devices
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TruAirspeed
TruAirspeed
TruAirspeed
by James Petty
Free

This utility calculates true airspeed, pressure altitude, density altitude, and Mach number. It accounts for compressibility effects and offers unit choices and keypad styles. Users can also input a correction factor for their airspeed indicator.

True airspeed calculationPressure and density altitude calculationMach number calculation
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9
Artificial Horizon
Artificial Horizon
Artificial Horizon
by HPR-Solutions
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This app provides pilots with essential flight instruments, including an artificial horizon for orientation, altimeter, ground speed, GPS coordinates, and a compass. It also features flight path tracking and visualization, supporting pilot training.

Artificial horizon (pitch and roll)Altimeter (QNH/FL)Ground speed
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(4)
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10
MSFS MAP NG
MSFS MAP NG
MSFS MAP NG
moving map and charts for MSFS
Free

This app provides a high-performance moving map and charting tools for flight simulators. It offers real-time aircraft position updates, professional charts, and integrated weather and terrain data for enhanced situational awareness. Advanced features and premium content are available through a subscription.

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