Comparison

Aviation Dictionary vs MSFS MAP NG

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

Head to head
About

Aviation Dictionary

This app provides a comprehensive offline dictionary and reference for aviation terminology, including over 6000 words and abbreviations. It's designed for pilots, technicians, and aviation specialists to quickly access definitions, phonetic alphabets, Q-codes, and more. Features include search, bookmarking, and text-to-speech pronunciation.

Highlights
  • Offline access
  • 6000+ aviation words & abbreviations
  • Search functionality
  • Bookmarking
  • Text-to-speech pronunciation
  • Phonetic alphabet & Q-codes
  • Airline & airport information
Features
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Aviation Dictionary is an educational and reference application created to collect and store all the most commonly used words and abbreviations in the aviation industry. It is designed to give pilots (both students and graduates), technicians, ATC , engineers and other related aviation specialist a quick reference to learn and remember all the vocabulary used in their day-to-day aviation life. FEATURES: -Works offline -Over 6000 words and abbreviations -Word/Abbreviation searching -Bookmarking -Font adjustment -Speak - Press the speak button to hear how the words sound (uses phones text-to-speech engine) -Share - You can share your favourite words & abbreviations with your friends -Find meanings of Abbreviations -Get more information on words via web search -Contribute - Send contributions straight to the developer. -Edit - Edit any incorrect information and send the edits to the developer EXTRA FEATURES: -Phonetic Alphabet - A list of all the NATO phonic characters and their respective Morse codes -Q-Codes - All the aeronautical service Q-codes and what they mean -Standard Phraseology - The standard words used in radio communications and what they mean -Aircraft Registration Prefixes - The registration prefixes painted on all aircraft for their respective country -Airlines - Information on over 100 international airlines -Airports - Information on over 2000 airports around the world -International Dialling Codes - List of countries with their cellphone country codes -Measures/Conversion Factors - The most commonly used measures in aviation with conversions to other units -V Speeds - Compilation of all V Speeds and their descriptions -Links - Links to aviation organisations, news, weather and discussion forums

About

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.

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
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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/

Screenshots

Aviation Dictionary4 screens
MSFS MAP NG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Aviation Dictionary at 40% against MSFS MAP NG's 0%. Aviation Dictionary also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8). MSFS MAP NG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Both are free to download. Aviation Dictionary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aviation Dictionary holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Aviation Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSFS MAP NG's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aviation Dictionary ships an update every 4 months, MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Aviation Dictionary versus MSFS MAP NG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviation DictionaryMSFS MAP NG
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (18 ratings) — better3.8 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvans Mauta圣跃 巩

Customer experience

Aviation Dictionary

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

MSFS MAP NG

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Aviation Dictionary

Subscriptions3
  • AvDic Pro - 1 Week$0.997 Days
  • AvDic Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • AvDic Pro - 1 Year$19.991 Year
3 purchases

MSFS MAP NG

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Pro Version (Annually)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Aviation Dictionary free?
Aviation Dictionary 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, Aviation Dictionary or MSFS MAP NG?
Aviation Dictionary is rated higher. Aviation Dictionary averages 4.3 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while MSFS MAP NG averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Aviation Dictionary or MSFS MAP NG have ads?
Aviation Dictionary shows ads; MSFS MAP NG does not.
Which is updated more often, Aviation Dictionary or MSFS MAP NG?
Aviation Dictionary ships an update every 4 months, and MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. Most recently, Aviation Dictionary was updated on October 5, 2026 and MSFS MAP NG on October 12, 2026.

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