# FS Map Tool vs SimFly Pad

The clearest difference is price: SimFly Pad at Free against FS Map Tool's $4.99. SimFly Pad also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). FS Map Tool's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (79% vs 60%). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SimFly Pad is free to download; FS Map Tool costs $4.99 up front. SimFly Pad sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. FS Map Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

SimFly Pad holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of FS Map Tool's written reviews are positive against 60% of SimFly Pad's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FS Map Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, SimFly Pad every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FS Map Tool | SimFly Pad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-map-tool/id1536321554/reviews) | **[4.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simfly-pad/id1617775698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Riccardo Lardi](https://appshunter.io/developer/907165106) | [SeeingSky Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617773518) |

## What reviewers say

### FS Map Tool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-map-tool/id1536321554)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### SimFly Pad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simfly-pad/id1617775698)

Enhance your flight simulation experience with interactive checklists, in-game camera recording, and direct cockpit control. Manage flight records and sync media to the cloud for permanent storage.

**Highlights:** Interactive flight checklists, In-game virtual camera, Cockpit instrument control, Flight record management, Cloud synchronization for media, Voice interaction for checklists (Beta)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SimFly Pad Premium Panel - B767 | $19.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad B757 Premium Panel | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - B737 Ng/Max | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - A320 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - B787 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFlyPad Premium Panel C250 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - B777 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - A330 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Panel - A380 | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad A350 Premium Panel | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad A340 Premium Panel | $24.99 | one-time |
| SimFly Pad Panel - CRJ | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FS Map Tool free?

FS Map Tool costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SimFly Pad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FS Map Tool or SimFly Pad?

SimFly Pad is rated higher. FS Map Tool averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SimFly Pad averages 4.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do FS Map Tool or SimFly Pad have ads?

Neither FS Map Tool nor SimFly Pad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FS Map Tool or SimFly Pad?

FS Map Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, and SimFly Pad every 10 days. Most recently, FS Map Tool was updated on September 12, 2026 and SimFly Pad on September 13, 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.*