Comparison

RS vs FS Map Tool

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RS

Create, edit, and manage waypoints and flight plans on a map. Instantly set destinations and import/export data from GPX and FPL files. Save and load your flight data for future use.

Highlights
  • Waypoint creation and editing
  • Flight plan creation and editing
  • Direct-to destination setting
  • GPX/FPL file import
  • Save and load flight data
Features
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[Function overview] ・Waypoint You can create waypoints on the map and edit their name, type, location, and so on. ・Flight plan You can create and edit flight plans by linking waypoints on the map. ・Direct To You can instantly send any waypoint or location on the map to the transceiver as a destination with only a few taps. ・Import You can import waypoints or flight plans from GPX and FPL files. ・Save / Load You can save and load waypoint and flight plan data for various purposes. [Compatible transceivers] IC-A25N/IC-A25NE Note: - The RS-AERO1I may not work with all iPhones or iPads. - The RS-AERO1I may not work, depending on the OS version or other installed application. - Bluetooth LE is used for the connection to the transceiver, so it may take time to complete data transfer. - Transferring data while talking through the transceiver may cause data transfer failure. - You need an Internet connection to use some functions.

About

FS Map Tool

Enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience with this intuitive companion app. Navigate easily with switchable map views, manage waypoints, and customize your flight display. Works on tablets and phones for a delightful flight simmer's journey.

Highlights
  • Switchable map types (satellite, plain)
  • Waypoint management (add, delete, move)
  • Teleportation feature
  • Auto-follow mode
  • Lock view to plane or north
  • Display flight parameters (altitude, speed, heading)
Features
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Find your way around in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 using FS Map Tool, the intuitive and easy to use companion app that makes your flight experience a real flight simmer's delight. - Switchable map types (satellite or plain) - Teleportation - Switchable plane icons - Add/delete/move waypoints - Auto-follow mode toggle - Lock view to plane orientation or north - Display additional parameters like altitude, speed and heading - Works on tablets and phones - Updated regularly New waypoins can be added by long-pressing on a map location. Tap an existing waypoint to open a context menu where you can delete it. Long-press and drag an waypoints to move them around. Happy flying!

Screenshots

RS4 screens
FS Map Tool3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FS Map Tool at 79% against RS's 4%. FS Map Tool also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 34 months). RS's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RS is free to download; FS Map Tool costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FS Map Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 4% of RS's written reviews are positive against 79% of FS Map Tool's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RS ships an update every 34 months, FS Map Tool every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RS versus FS Map Tool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRSFS Map Tool
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating1.5 (19 ratings)4.1 (24 ratings) — better
Positive reviews3.8% of reviews78.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1924 — better
Update frequencyEvery 34 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICOM INCORPORATEDRiccardo Lardi

Customer experience

RS

All ratings19 ratings
Positive10.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative89.5%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive3.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative88.5%

FS Map Tool

All ratings24 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative20.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive78.8%
Neutral6.1%
Negative15.2%

In-app purchases

None

RS

No in-app purchases

None

FS Map Tool

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RS free?
RS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FS Map Tool free?
FS Map Tool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RS or FS Map Tool?
FS Map Tool is rated higher. RS averages 1.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while FS Map Tool averages 4.1 from 24 ratings.
Do RS or FS Map Tool have ads?
Neither RS nor FS Map Tool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RS or FS Map Tool?
RS ships an update every 34 months, and FS Map Tool every 6 weeks. Most recently, RS was updated on November 2, 2026 and FS Map Tool on November 3, 2026.

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