Comparison

RemoteFlight MAP vs Theta

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

Head to head
About

RemoteFlight MAP

Enhance your flight simulation experience with a dynamic map that tracks your aircraft's position and displays key flight data. Customize map types, aircraft icons, and units for a personalized view.

Highlights
  • Zoomable map with aircraft tracking
  • Display of key flight variables
  • Configurable map types and aircraft icons
  • Customizable units of measurement
  • Fast updates of flight variables
  • Flight plan display (Windows only)
Features
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RemoteFlight MAP is an ideal companion for long haul flights in Flight Simulator (FSX /FS9/P3D) or X-Plane, as well as a tool for those, who like to explore the world while flying. Zoomable vector or photoreal map moves with the aircraft and key flight variables are displayed on side-panel, which you can hide. You can choose from different types of maps, aircraft icons and units of measurement. Now you can sit back and relax, or chat with a stewardess, while still fully aware of the situation in cokpit. Please note, that this app is intended for Flight Simulator enthusiasts and cannot be used to track real flights. [Key Features] • Fast updates of key flight variables (interval configurable) • Indicated Airspeed and Groundspeed • Altitude • Magnetic heading and real track heading (based on GPS) • Climb / Descent indication • Flight plan display (in Windows only) • Fullscreen map mode with minimized panel • Configurable aircraft icon - airliner, general aviation, helicopter or a simple arrow • Configurable units - feet/knots or metres/kph 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 We also have a native plugin for X-Plane users on OSX system.

About

Theta

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Theta-Meter standard e-meter app. Theta-Meter e-meter hardware can be connected to this app using Bluetooth LE 4.0 (or higher) or Wi-Fi connection. This app measures the electric resistance of the object, connected to Theta-Meter e-meter electrodes. This app is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or medical or therapeutic use. Using a needle indicator, this app shows the dynamics of changes in the electrical resistance of an object connected to the Theta-Meter device.

Screenshots

RemoteFlight MAP2 screens
Theta2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Theta at Free against RemoteFlight MAP's $4.99. Theta also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). RemoteFlight MAP's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 31 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On ads 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

Theta is free to download; RemoteFlight MAP costs $4.99 up front. RemoteFlight MAP sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Theta asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteFlight MAP ships an update every 3 months, Theta every 31 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
RemoteFlight MAP versus Theta: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlight MAPTheta
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 31 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInputwish s.r.o.Mikhail Fedorov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RemoteFlight MAP

One-time1
  • Import flight plans$3.99
None

Theta

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteFlight MAP free?
RemoteFlight MAP costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Theta free?
Theta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemoteFlight MAP or Theta have ads?
Neither RemoteFlight MAP nor Theta shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteFlight MAP or Theta?
RemoteFlight MAP ships an update every 3 months, and Theta every 31 months. Most recently, RemoteFlight MAP was updated on October 1, 2026 and Theta on October 3, 2026.

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