Comparison

RemoteFlight COMM vs Simple FTL Calculator

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

Head to head
About

RemoteFlight COMM

Control your flight simulator's communication radio directly from your iPhone. This app acts as a virtual radio panel, offering convenient access to crucial flight instruments. A companion server application is required for connection.

Highlights
  • Replaces flight simulator radio panel
  • Control communication radio via iPhone
  • Compatible with all aircraft comm radios
  • Requires companion server utility
  • Lightweight server for performance
Features
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RemoteFlight COMM Panel can replace the radio panel of any Flight Simulator or X-Plane aircraft. You can control communication radio using your iPhone now. This is really a basic gauge but delivers with greatness. There is nothing like having this crucial instrument right by the grasp of your fingers and always in sight. Compatible with all aircrafts with a comm radio. RemoteFlight Server utility is required to establish the connection between Flight Simulator and your device. RemoteFlight server is very lightweight and will not affect the performance of your Flight Simulator. Download the server free on https://www.remoteflight.net/server

About

Simple FTL Calculator

Features
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Plan flight duty with clear times and controls. Simple FTL Calculator helps flight crew and operations teams estimate maximum flight duty periods (FDP) and plan target off-block times. • Calculate an FDP end time from report time, crew type, and sectors. • See split-duty break duration and extension. • Work back from an FDP end time to a target off-block time. • Adjust duty timing and use custom FDP tables for your operation. • Save inputs and results for the next time you open the app. • Use light or dark mode, even offline. Built-in tables and custom settings are planning aids. Check each result against your operator’s approved procedures and the rules that apply to your flight. Questions or suggestions? Contact support@simpleftl.com.

Screenshots

RemoteFlight COMM1 screens
Simple FTL Calculator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RemoteFlight COMM at $0.99 against Simple FTL Calculator's $3.99. RemoteFlight COMM also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.4). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

RemoteFlight COMM costs $0.99 and Simple FTL Calculator $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteFlight COMM ships an update every 6 months, Simple FTL Calculator every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RemoteFlight COMM versus Simple FTL Calculator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlight COMMSimple FTL Calculator
Price$0.99 — better$3.99
Rating2.5 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInputwish s.r.o.Yiu Leung Sze

In-app purchases

None

RemoteFlight COMM

No in-app purchases

None

Simple FTL Calculator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteFlight COMM free?
RemoteFlight COMM costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simple FTL Calculator free?
Simple FTL Calculator costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemoteFlight COMM or Simple FTL Calculator have ads?
Neither RemoteFlight COMM nor Simple FTL Calculator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteFlight COMM or Simple FTL Calculator?
RemoteFlight COMM ships an update every 6 months, and Simple FTL Calculator every 4 months. Most recently, RemoteFlight COMM was updated on October 28, 2026 and Simple FTL Calculator on October 25, 2026.

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