# PilotPal vs MSFS MAP NG

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PilotPal at 55% against MSFS MAP NG's 0%. PilotPal also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (663 vs 12). MSFS MAP NG's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PilotPal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and MSFS MAP NG sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PilotPal holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PilotPal has 663 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of PilotPal's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSFS MAP NG's.

PilotPal ships an update every 3 months, MSFS MAP NG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PilotPal | MSFS MAP NG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (663 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotpal-flight-planner-efb/id1060952159/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msfs-map-ng/id6739965227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **663** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **55.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 19 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tinybyte Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592418784) | [圣跃 巩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757456097) |

## What reviewers say

### PilotPal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilotpal-flight-planner-efb/id1060952159)

This app provides FAA aviation airport charts and facility directories for easy flight planning. Access airport diagrams, frequencies, elevation, and helipad information offline. Stay updated with monthly chart revisions and quickly find nearby or favorite airports.

**Highlights:** Offline charts, Airport Facility Directories, Airport Diagrams, Airport Information (Maps, Frequencies, Elevation, Helipads), Monthly updated FAA charts, Nearby and favorite airports, Airport search

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airport Diagrams | $0.99 | per month |
| PilotPal Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| PilotPal Pro | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and simple user interface
- 🚀 Quick access to airport information
- 📱 Effective airport directory functionality
- ⭐ Excellent customer support
- 🎯 Minimalist design with focused mission

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall-locked features behind subscription
- 🔒 Subscription access issues and bugs
- 📊 Incomplete airport chart coverage
- ❌ Missing chart supplement sections
- 🚫 Difficult to unsubscribe

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription verification loop - shows already subscribed but denies access
- Airport diagrams not displaying despite active subscription
- App stopped working after February update
- General app functionality failures
- Missing settings/preferences menu

**Requested features**

- Airport diagram printing functionality
- Ability to sort favorites tab
- Front and back page information inclusion
- Improved search functionality for VOR locations
- Legend/index documentation


### MSFS MAP NG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msfs-map-ng/id6739965227)

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.

**Highlights:** Real-time aircraft position updates, Professional charting (AIP, VFR, Open Flight Maps), Integrated terrain and weather overlays, VATSIM view and live METAR/TAF data, Flight plan import/creation, Remote autopilot control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Version (Annually) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PilotPal free?

PilotPal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MSFS MAP NG free?

MSFS MAP NG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PilotPal or MSFS MAP NG?

PilotPal is rated higher. PilotPal averages 4.7 out of 5 from 663 ratings, while MSFS MAP NG averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do PilotPal or MSFS MAP NG have ads?

Neither PilotPal nor MSFS MAP NG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PilotPal or MSFS MAP NG?

PilotPal ships an update every 3 months, and MSFS MAP NG every 4 days. Most recently, PilotPal was updated on September 22, 2026 and MSFS MAP NG on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*