Volanta vs Gauge King
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Volanta
This companion app enhances your flight simulation experience by integrating data from various simulators. View flight details, track statistics, manage screenshots, and explore real-time flights from multiple networks.
- Integrates flight data from major simulators
- View detailed flight information
- Track flight statistics and altitude charts
- Manage screenshots and add notes
- Explore real-time flights on VATSIM, IVAO, FSCloud, PilotEdge
- See planned routes and 3D flight paths
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Volanta is an easy to use smart flight tracker that integrates all your flight data across all major sims including MSFS, Prepar3D, X-Plane and many more into one neat application. Our brand new companion app allows you to: - View details of your own flight such as callsign, aircraft, departure and arrival airports and weather - See statistics such as remaining time and distance and a chart of your altitude - Marvel at your screenshots and add notes - Explore the current flights on Volanta, VATSIM, IVAO, FSCloud and PilotEdge - See planned routes and 3D flight paths This app does not track a flight on its own, you need the desktop version of Volanta running.
Gauge King
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Gauge King turns your iPhone into a clean, customisable digital gauge dashboard for your car. Connect a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader and view live vehicle telemetry in a modern dashboard designed for drivers, enthusiasts, and anyone who wants a clearer view of what their car is doing. Build your own gauge layout, choose the data that matters to you, and monitor key information in real time. Gauge King can display supported vehicle data such as: RPM Speed Coolant temperature Intake air temperature Throttle position Engine load Battery voltage Fuel-related data as well as shift light layouts, calculated horsepower/Kw data and much more. Gauge King also includes Demo Mode, allowing you to experience the dashboard using simulated telemetry even when you are not connected to an OBDII reader. This is useful for trying layouts, testing gauges, previewing the app, or seeing how the dashboard feels before connecting to a vehicle. Features include: Customisable digital gauge dashboards Audible warnings based on configurable thresholds Apple CarPlay support Compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader support Live vehicle telemetry where supported by the vehicle and adapter Demo Mode with simulated data Performance-inspired gauge layouts Clear connection status Designed for car enthusiasts and everyday drivers Gauge King is built to make vehicle data easier to see, understand, and enjoy. Important notes: Gauge King requires a compatible Bluetooth OBDII reader for live vehicle telemetry. Available telemetry depends on your vehicle, OBDII adapter, and supported sensors. Demo Mode uses simulated data and does not show real vehicle information. Gauge King is intended for information and display purposes only. Always drive safely and follow local road rules.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Gauge King at every 4 days against Volanta's every 5 months. Volanta's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Volanta ships an update every 5 months, Gauge King every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volanta | Gauge King |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orbx Simulation Systems Pty Ltd | Mark Ross |
Bugs and requests
Volanta
Reported bugs
12 issues- App stuck on completed flight
- Cannot sign out without uninstalling
- Login errors (wrong username/password)
- Extremely laggy/buggy
- Buttons do nothing when clicked
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- App crashes frequently
- Pause button not working
- Information page won't open or shows errors
- Real-time tracking only working 10% of the time
- Flight planning bugs not showing on web browser
- Active pause does not work
- Cannot pause flights correctly
Requested features
7 requests- Make the app free
- Add virtual airlines to the list
- Include friends list functionality
- Add VATSIM, friend management, schedules
- Add center button for flight view
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- Allow use of iTunes credit
- Make the app purchasable
Gauge King
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Volanta
No in-app purchases
Gauge King
No in-app purchases
