Comparison

RemoteFlight MAP vs Pilot Assistant

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

Pilot Assistant

This app helps flight simulator enthusiasts by providing tools for managing flight files, navigating with airport maps and saved routes, and using a compass for emergency planning. It's designed to assist pilots during training and improve their emergency response skills.

Highlights
  • Save important flight files and checklists
  • World airport map with route creation
  • Save and mark important radio frequencies
  • Compass with markers for emergency planning
  • Create and save custom flight routes
Features
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Great Tool for Flight Simulator Lovers! This App is designed to assist Pilots during training in Flight Simulators. The App is divided into 3 (three) screens: 1) FILES - Save the Important Files (such as CHECKLISTS) for your flight so you don’t have to look for them every time. You can add any information you need in any of the four sections (any other files that may be useful to you for quick access during the flight) 2) NAVIGATION - Here is a Map with all the Airports of the World. You can create Routes for your Flight, save important radio frequencies and mark the Airports you have passed. For your convenience, you can save your Routes. 3) COMPASS - A compass will be very necessary to work out situations of forced return to the Departure Airport. Engine problems during takeoff are a typical critical situation in which the pilot must act quickly and accurately. By placing markers on the compass, you create a plan of action for certain important stages of the flight. Train, learn and develop your emergency response skills with this Pilot Assistant!

Screenshots

RemoteFlight MAP2 screens
Pilot Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilot Assistant at Free against RemoteFlight MAP's $4.99. Pilot Assistant also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). RemoteFlight MAP's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On update cadence, ads 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pilot Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RemoteFlight MAP has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemoteFlight MAP versus Pilot Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlight MAPPilot Assistant
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInputwish s.r.o.Roman Maslov

Customer experience

RemoteFlight MAP

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

Pilot Assistant

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RemoteFlight MAP

One-time1
  • Import flight plans$3.99
None

Pilot Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteFlight MAP free?
RemoteFlight MAP costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Assistant free?
Pilot Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteFlight MAP or Pilot Assistant?
Pilot Assistant is rated higher. RemoteFlight MAP averages 3.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Pilot Assistant averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do RemoteFlight MAP or Pilot Assistant have ads?
Neither RemoteFlight MAP nor Pilot Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteFlight MAP or Pilot Assistant?
RemoteFlight MAP ships an update every 3 months, and Pilot Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, RemoteFlight MAP was updated on June 5, 2026 and Pilot Assistant on August 21, 2026.

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