# FS Map Tool vs SIM

The clearest difference is price: SIM at Free against FS Map Tool's $4.99. SIM also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). FS Map Tool's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 43%) and in-app purchases (none vs 24). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SIM is free to download; FS Map Tool costs $4.99 up front. SIM sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. FS Map Tool asks for nothing beyond the download.

SIM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIM has 445 ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of FS Map Tool's written reviews are positive against 43% of SIM'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, SIM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FS Map Tool | SIM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.1 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fs-map-tool/id1536321554/reviews) | **[4.6 (445 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-dashboard/id1672925903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **445** |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 108 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Riccardo Lardi](https://appshunter.io/developer/907165106) | [Christian Hausmann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1672925905) |

## 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


### SIM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-dashboard/id1672925903)

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a customizable auxiliary display for racing, truck, flight, and farming simulations. Design your own dashboard with a variety of widgets and share your creations with a community of users. Unlock full potential with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Freely configurable auxiliary display, Easy dashboard editor, Large number of widgets, Community designs download/share, Virtual button box for PC, Personalized layouts

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TDU Solar Crown | $0.99 | one-time |
| F1 23 (Upgrade) | $0.99 | one-time |
| F1 24 (Upgrade) | $0.99 | one-time |
| BeamNG.drive | $1.49 | one-time |
| Le Mans Ultimate (PC) | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Bus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Forza Horizon 4 & 5 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator 25 (Upgrade) | $2.99 | one-time |
| F1 2021 (Upgrade) | $2.99 | one-time |
| WRC (EA SPORTS) (PC) | $2.99 | one-time |
| GT Sport | $2.99 | one-time |
| PC Button Box | $3.79 | one-time |
| Forza Motorsport 2023 & 7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| GT7 | $3.99 | one-time |
| F1 25 | $4.49 | one-time |
| MS Flight Simul. 2024 & 2020 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator 22 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Farming Simulator 25 | $4.49 | one-time |
| F1 23 | $4.49 | one-time |
| F1 24 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Assetto Corsa | $4.79 | one-time |
| iRacing | $4.79 | one-time |
| ETS2 & ATS | $5.99 | one-time |
| PRO | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well for desired purpose
- 👍 Easy to use and setup
- 💡 Amazing data reading and display
- 👍 Good for sim racing
- 👍 Saves money on hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Free version too limited
- 👎 Paid version issues
- 👎 Crashing on iOS
- 👎 Not working on PS5
- 👎 Broken after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Free version too limited (3 widgets)
- Can't get money back for accidental purchase
- Time slip on drag times not loading
- ACC on PS5 not working
- iOS app not updated for AC Evo

**Requested features**

- Add Assetto Corsa Rally support
- Working PSI gauge for Beamng drive
- Remote dashboard studio for iOS
- More engine info for Beamng
- Add Farming Simulator 25 to console


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FS Map Tool free?

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

### Is SIM free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FS Map Tool or SIM?

SIM is rated higher. FS Map Tool averages 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while SIM averages 4.6 from 445 ratings.

### Do FS Map Tool or SIM have ads?

Neither FS Map Tool nor SIM shows ads.

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

FS Map Tool ships an update every 6 weeks, and SIM every 2 weeks. Most recently, FS Map Tool was updated on September 12, 2026 and SIM on September 21, 2026.

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