# FlightBag vs MSFS MAP NG

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlightBag at 75% against MSFS MAP NG's 0%. FlightBag also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). MSFS MAP NG's advantage is monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and rating (3.8 vs 3.3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightBag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.

MSFS MAP NG holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of FlightBag's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSFS MAP NG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightBag | MSFS MAP NG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightbag/id1509733849/reviews) | **[3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msfs-map-ng/id6739965227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 93 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aero Notion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509733848) | [圣跃 巩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757456097) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightBag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightbag/id1509733849)

Access essential aviation weather data including METARs, TAFs, and various weather charts. Features include airport information, route planning weather, unit conversion, and a world map with navigation aids. Offline access is available for specific regions and charts.

**Highlights:** METAR, TAF, and airport information, Weather charts (Significant Weather, Synoptic), Offline map with navigation aids, Unit converter for aviation metrics, Sunrise/sunset and time zone data, Watch app and widget support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### 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 | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightBag free?

FlightBag 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, FlightBag or MSFS MAP NG?

MSFS MAP NG is rated higher. FlightBag averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while MSFS MAP NG averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

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

Neither FlightBag nor MSFS MAP NG shows ads.

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

FlightBag ships an update every 5 days, and MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. Most recently, FlightBag was updated on October 29, 2026 and MSFS MAP NG on October 28, 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.*