# X-Mapper Pro (for X-Plane Desktop) > X-Plane flight simulator helper for iOS devices as yoke, avionics, and map. (iPhone/iPad app by MGJ Interactive.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-mapper-pro-for-x-plane-desktop/id490618924 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [MGJ Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/302780606) - Category: Games, Navigation, Simulation - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 3.70/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 57 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 2 MB - Languages: American English, Japanese - Released: 2012-01-17 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-mapper-pro-for-x-plane-desktop/id490618924/reviews.md ## What is X? “X-Mapper Pro” is a helper application for X-Plane Desktop flight simulator. Connecting to a computer running X-Plane makes your iPhone/​iPad work as a useful flight-assistance device including map tracker, flight yoke and full-equipped avionics panel. *This is a LEGACY APPLICATION for backward compatibility with older versions of X-Plane. If you are using X-Plane 11 as well as X-Plane 10.40 or later, TRY NEWLY RELEASED X-MAPPER TNG (free App with paid upgrade) INSTEAD. *This application requires full or demo version of X-Plane 9 or ​10 Desktop (for Mac/​Windows/​Linux). CANNOT used with X-Plane Mobile for iPhone/​iPad. MAP TRACKER The location and heading of the simulated aircraft will be displayed in the map with an orange icon when settings completed and network connection established. As “Pro” edition bonus feature, the flight path is also drawn on the map as orange lines. Other map tracker features are as ones with “X-Mapper Lite.” FLIGHT YOKE Touching and holding on the white slider activates motion sensor that allows you to control your aircraft like as 3-axis joystick. It has following features: –Controlling the aileron and the elevator by the tilt of your device –Controlling the rudder by the slider for taxiing and crosswind takeoff/​landing –Releasing the slider disables the motion sensor and maintains trim-neutral –Auto-calibrated elevator allows you comfortable tilt-operation The motion sensor is enabled only while touched on, so you may let your device down anytime without unexpected consequence. It is convenient for auxiliary control in IFR flight. THROTTLE CONTROLLER With the black slider, you can control the throttle as well as watch the auto-throttle feedback. This smart controller allows you fine tuning of jet engines without expensive dedicated devices. Also, there is a handy reverser button for smooth operation at landing and rejecting takeoff. AVIONICS PANEL The full-equipped avionics panel allows you to operate various radio and autopilot equipment. It is useful especially for IFR operations that was bothering the pilot in busy. Also, you can setup the autobrake even if omitted in some cockpit panels. MULTI-DEVICE CONNECTION You can connect up to four iPhone/​iPad devices running multiple X-Mappers at the same time. Download and install X-Mapper Pro for each device. No additional payment will occur to download for devices belongs to the same App Store account. GETTING X-PLANE Desktop (Mac/​Windows/​Linux) version of X-Plane 9 (9.69 or later) or 10 is required to use this application: It can’t be used for Mobile (iPhone/​iPad) version of X-Plane. Open “Obtain X-Plane” from the ⓘInfo Menu for ordering the full version or downloading the free Demo version. Please refer to help message in the application for detailed instructions. ## Key features - Map tracker with flight path display - 3-axis joystick control via motion sensor - Throttle controller with auto-throttle feedback - Full-equipped avionics panel - Multi-device connection (up to four) - Legacy support for older X-Plane versions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 57) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-mapper-pro-for-x-plane-desktop/id490618924/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Deceitful money grab *2023-02-13* Superseded product that offers nothing over the TND version. Should be removed from the Apple Store. A waste of money. ### 1/5 — Don’t buy for xp11 *2019-06-30* Doesn’t work, there is another version and the developer won’t refund this broken product. Waste of money if u run xp11 although title would sneakily suggest otherwise! ### 5/5 — Must Have for serious x-plane use *2017-07-16* This app is my go-to anytime I use x-plane. Unlike many addons that you download and use a couple of times, x-mapper is a genuinely useful and functional tool. Not only does it have a great moving map, but the avionics section lets me type in Alt VS, HDG and ASI values, instead of using fiddly knobs in a 3d cockpit. This alone makes me use it constantly. Definitely a must have for any simmer! ### 1/5 — Does not work with X-Plane 11 *2017-02-02* Does not work with X-Plane 11. ### 5/5 — Controlls *2017-01-10, version 1.2.2* The app aims to map but the most wondeful features are the flight controlls and the auto pilot. The radio stack is also a great help! ### 5/5 — X-Mapper Pro - Superb Add On *2016-12-17* This is a superb add on and well worth the price tag. It syncs really well with X-Plane 10 and now 11 and has a nice smooth action over the ground. I never fly without it! I have tried several other moving maps like X-Mapper Pro, but always come back to it as for me at least it, does everything I need it to and it works really well. ### 5/5 — Great for nav, comms & autopilot!!! *2016-10-19, version 1.2.2* Setting radios and A/P in X-Plane can be cumbersome and distracting, never as easy as turning a knob or pushing a button in a real plane. This takes all of that hassle away, almost better than the real thing, allowing you to just fly the plane. If for no other reason, that makes it totally worth it. It should be standard equipment for X-Plane. ### 5/5 — Great tool *2016-10-17, version 1.2.2* Love using this app, makes x-plane much more user friendly. Any word on an update with GPS inputs? ### 5/5 — The best avionics i have found *2016-09-26, version 1.2.2* This is single handedly the best avionics (comm, autopilot, barometer, etc) panel for X-plane i have found. It doesnt require fancy graphics (although that’d be cool) but it gets the job done and fixes the issue of having to change frequencies or minute details with your mouse. now you can do it on the ipad! good stuff! ### 1/5 — Doesnt work anymore *2016-01-25* Used to work before xplane update... Now wont even connect xplane 10.41....was once a useful app but now its baba ! ## Frequently asked questions about X ### What does X-Mapper Pro do? X-Mapper Pro is a helper application for X-Plane Desktop flight simulator. It transforms your iPhone or iPad into a flight-assistance device, offering features like a map tracker, flight yoke, throttle controller, and a full avionics panel. ### What are the key features of X-Mapper Pro? Key features include a map tracker that displays your aircraft's location and heading, a 3-axis joystick controlled by device tilt, a throttle controller for fine-tuning engines, and a comprehensive avionics panel for radio and autopilot operations. It also supports connecting up to four devices simultaneously. ### How much does X-Mapper Pro cost? X-Mapper Pro is a paid application. The description indicates it is a legacy application and suggests trying the newly released X-Mapper TNG (a free app with paid upgrade) for newer versions of X-Plane. ### What are the compatibility requirements for X-Mapper Pro? This application requires a full or demo version of X-Plane 9 (9.69 or later) or X-Plane 10 Desktop for Mac, Windows, or Linux. It cannot be used with X-Plane Mobile for iPhone/iPad. ### What are common use cases for X-Mapper Pro? Common use cases include enhancing immersion in X-Plane Desktop by using your mobile device as a yoke for precise control, managing throttle for realistic engine management, and operating avionics panels, especially useful for IFR operations. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.2.3 — 2017-01-25 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Version 1.2.3 added instructions to setup X-Plane 11. Note that using this application with X-Plane 11 is unsupported though you can still try it with certain settings for the mean time. X-Mapper Pro isn’t guaranteed to work with future versions of X-Plane 11 and no more supports multi-device connection. As the release of this update, functional enhancement and compatibility maintenance will be discontinued on X-Mapper Pro. We are sorry for the unavoidable discontinuation of the legacy application. Instead, we are introducing a successor application “X-Mapper TNG” with formal support for X-Plane 11 and unlimited multiple device support. If you are using X-Plane 11 as well as X-Plane 10.40 or later, please try the alternative application for free with paid upgrade. ### 1.2.2 — 2016-04-01 Version 1.2.2 fixes the layout disorder on iOS 9.3 as well as gets the screen layout optimized for new devices such as iPhone 6. ### 1.2.1 — 2014-09-26 Version 1.2.1 fixes a minor bug where the motion sensor worked improperly on iPad in a certain condition and the application language was forced into Japanese with non-English modes of iOS 8. ### 1.2.0 — 2014-09-10 Version 1.2.0 changes the net connection scheme, that allows multi-device connection. Also, refines the user interface to adapt for iOS 7 as well as includes other fixes and improvements. *From this version on, iOS 6 or later is required. For devices with iOS 4 or iOS 5, App Store will provide older version 1.1.3. NET CONNECTION SCHEME CHANGED The new version uses EFIS App channel instead of previous X-Plane Remote channel to get the flight data from X-Plane, that makes it more stable and efficient. Since the X-Plane-side settings also are changed, please refer to the subsequent message for the new setting procedure. ALLOWS MULTI-DEVICE CONNECTION As the net connection scheme changed, it now allows you to connect up to four iPone/iPad devices running multiple X-Mappers at the same time. Assign each device’s IP address to each EFIS App channel of X-Plane. USER INTERFACE REFINEMENTS FOR iOS 7 The App’s user interface has been refined to adapt to new systems such as iOS 7, iPhone 5 and newer ones. Although minor changes have been brought into the design and the layout, the basic operations are same as previous version. ***KNOWN ISSUE*** Launching in the landscape mode of iPad causes motion sensor to work in wrong way. For workaround, once turn your device to the portrait mode and back to landscape again to reset the motion sensor. Sorry for inconvenience of iPad users, but please be patient until upcoming update en route. ### 1.1.3 — 2012-10-08 Version 1.1.3 fixes a glitch in iOS 6 as well as includes several new features. *This is the last version which is compatible with iOS 5 or prior. App Store provides this version for devices with iOS 4 or iOS 5. FIXES iOS 6 GLITCH Improves the drawing method for the plane icon to avoid a glitch in iOS 6 caused by the new map’s functionality. VIBRATION FEEDBACK Now the device vibrates when you touch either rudder or throttle slider, so that the feedback action gives you sure operations and avoids misoperation in critical situations such as landing. RESETTING NET CONNECTIONS Adds “Reset Net Connections” to the Action Menu that allows you to retry the net connections setup. 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