Flight GPS vs MSFS MAP NG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flight GPS
Enhance your aviation experience by sharing your device's GPS data with compatible flight applications. Improve situational awareness and control with seamless, automated setup. Ideal for pilots seeking to leverage their mobile device's GPS capabilities.
- Share device GPS with flight apps
- Improve situational awareness
- Automated setup in under 30 seconds
- Connects to Foreflight
- Compatible with various aircraft types
- 14-day free trial
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Do you use Foreflight and are tired of not being able to access the full ability of the app? Flight GPS provides you with the perfect solution. Improve your situational awareness, comfort, and control using Flight GPS. Owned and operated by an FAA-Licensed pilot. Try before you buy! Get the first 14 days unlimited usage FREE– so you can test Flight GPS in all conditions. How it Works Flight GPS takes the GPS position of your cellular device, such as your iPhone, then instantly connects to your Foreflight account. Flight GPS automatically detects your other device and shares your current GPS location accordingly. Satisfied Customers “Flight GPS gives you a built in GPS receiver in your iPad!” “Full situational awareness, extra comfort, maximum control with Flight GPS.” Automated Setup Flight GPS has a super easy setup. Simply connect both of your devices to the same Wi-Fi or hotspot, start Flight GPS, open Foreflight, watch them automatically sync up, and you are ready for takeoff! Our device connection algorithm will detect your mobile app and sync the GPS connection within a matter of seconds. The setup is easy, seamless, and takes no more than 30 seconds... You’ll be flight-ready in no time! Compatible, Adaptable From a general aviation flight with nice weather in your Cessna, or cruising at 38,000 feet during a storm in your 737, Flight GPS is your ultimate solution for staying connected. Position your device next to a window for optimal viewing. Support Flight GPS is a Black Mountain Investment Group Company. Have any questions, feedback, or support? We are happy to assist with your experience! Get in touch with us at hello@blackmountainig.com. We look forward to hearing about your experience as we continue to improve and expand Flight GPS. *Disclaimer* Flight GPS is for reference purposes only. Do not use for navigation. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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 review sentiment: Flight GPS at 88% against MSFS MAP NG's 0%. Flight GPS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). MSFS MAP NG's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Flight GPS sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 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.
Flight GPS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Flight GPS's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSFS MAP NG's.
Flight GPS ships an update every 2 months, MSFS MAP NG every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flight GPS | MSFS MAP NG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better | 3.8 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 12 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Black Mountain Investment Group, LLC | 圣跃 巩 |
Customer experience
Flight GPS
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In-app purchases
Flight GPS
- Unlimited Usage$10.991 Month
- Unlimited Usage$84.991 Year
- Unlimited Flight GPS Sharing14 Days trial$84.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$499.00
MSFS MAP NG
- Pro Version (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Pro Version (Annually)$17.991 Year
- Premium$6.99








