E6B Pathfinder vs MSFS MAP NG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E6B Pathfinder
This app offers a comprehensive suite of flight computations and calculations for pilots. It includes tools for altitude, airspeed, fuel, navigation, gliding, and miscellaneous flight planning needs, combining the functionality of traditional flight computers with additional features.
- Altitude calculations (Pressure, Density, True)
- Airspeed computations (TAS, Mach, CAS)
- Fuel management (Burn, Rate, Endurance)
- Leg planning (Heading, ETA, Distance)
- Wind component analysis
- Gliding and VNAV calculations
- Unit conversion and stopwatch
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E6B Pathfinder provides essential and useful flight computations and calculations for flight operations, planning and navigation. The functions combine those of a classical E6B/CX-2/CX-3 flight computer and more. The simple material design makes it easy to navigate through the application to find what you need. The application has two sections. The main section functions include: ALTITUDE-> -Pressure Altitude -Density Altitude -True Altitude -Jet Standard Atmosphere - Cloud Base AIRSPEED-> -Plan TAS -Actual TAS -Required CAS -Plan Mach# -Actual Mach# FUEL-> -Fuel Burn -Fuel Rate -Endurance -(PRO) Fuel Converter PLAN LEG-> -Heading & Ground Speed -Heading & TAS -Track & Ground Speed -Compass Heading -Leg Time -ETA -To/From ACTUAL LEG-> -Distance Flown -Ground Speed -Wind Speed & Direction -Headwind & Crosswind Components -(PRO) Point of Equal Time -(PRO) Point of Equal Time (Expanded) -(PRO) Point of No Return -(PRO) Point of No Return (Expanded) -(PRO) Critical Point -(PRO) Critical Point (Expanded) GLIDING & VNAV-> -Glide Distance -Height Loss -Glide Ratio -(PRO) Rate of Climb/Descent -(PRO) Rate of Climb/Descent (using Gradient) -(PRO) Climb Ratio -(PRO) Climb Ratio (using Gradient) -(PRO) Top of Climb -(PRO) Top of Descent MISC.-> -(PRO) Load Factor -(PRO) Rate Turn - Bank Angle -(PRO) Rate of Turn -(PRO) Great Circle/Rhumb Line Distance The Extras section functions include: -(PRO) Calculator -(PRO) Units Converter -Stop Watch -Countdown Timer Other Features: -(PRO) Light & Dark Theme -(PRO) Quick List -Ability to change units -Ability to change calculation accuracy For feedback, additions or error reports, feel free to send them over to the developer using the email given.
MSFS MAP NG
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.
- 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
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MSFS MAP NG: Your High-Performance EFB & Moving Map Take your flight simulation to the next level with MSFS MAP NG—the ultimate high-performance Moving Map designed for both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. Delivering a professional-grade suite of tools at an unbeatable price, MSFS MAP NG is the perfect, powerful alternative to Navigraph and Volanta. ================================================== WHY CHOOSE MSFS MAP NG? ================================================== * Ultra-Smooth Performance: Real-time aircraft position tracking with high-refresh-rate animations and zero stutter. * NEW! Seamless Instrument Streaming (Beta): Stream your cockpit instruments directly without using panel pop-outs—meaning virtually zero FPS impact! (Requires DirectX 12 enabled in graphics settings). * Professional Charting: Access over 65,000 AIP charts, FAA Sectional VFR charts, and Open Flight Maps. * Complete Situational Awareness: Integrated terrain visualization, weather overlays, and elevation profiles keep you fully informed. * Network & Online Ready: Complete VATSIM integration and live METAR/TAF weather reporting for realistic operations. * Effortless Flight Planning: Direct flight plan imports from SimBrief or use the built-in flight planner. ================================================== KEY FEATURES ================================================== * Instrument Streaming (Beta): Smooth, low-latency display streaming without external pop-out windows or performance hits. * Comprehensive Navigation: NDB, VOR, Airway, and Waypoint data overlays. * Detailed Aeronautical Data: Complete airport directory and navigational search. * Live Weather & Radar: Real-time rain radar, live METARs, TAFs, and dynamic terrain rendering. * Traffic Monitoring: Track live AI aircraft and multiplayer traffic in real time. * Remote Cockpit Control: Manipulate your autopilot and COM/NAV radios directly from any tablet, phone, or web browser. ================================================== HOW TO GET STARTED ================================================== 1. Download Desktop Server: Syncing with your simulator requires a lightweight desktop helper application. Download it at: https://www.msfsmap.com 2. Enable DX12: To use the Beta Instrument Streaming feature, ensure DirectX 12 (DX12) is enabled in your simulator's graphics settings. Note: Core features are free to use. Unlock advanced functionality and premium charting with a subscription. ================================================== TERMS & FEEDBACK ================================================== We are committed to continuous, long-term updates! We highly value community feedback as we evolve the platform. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: MSFS MAP NG at none against E6B Pathfinder's shown. MSFS MAP NG also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). E6B Pathfinder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. E6B Pathfinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per 7 days 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.
E6B Pathfinder ships an update every 10 months, MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E6B Pathfinder | MSFS MAP NG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.8 (12 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Evans Mauta | 圣跃 巩 |
Customer experience
E6B Pathfinder
MSFS MAP NG
In-app purchases
E6B Pathfinder
- E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Week$1.297 Days
- E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
- E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Year$24.991 Year
MSFS MAP NG
- Pro Version (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Pro Version (Annually)$17.991 Year
- Premium$16.99
Questions
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