Comparison

RemoteFlight MAP vs Plen

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

Plen

Track aircraft in real-time with live location updates. See planes as they fly and monitor weather conditions along their routes. Discover various types of aircraft with this intuitive radar tool.

Highlights
  • Real-time ADS-B tracking
  • Live aircraft location updates
  • Weather updates for flight paths
  • Discover different types of aircraft
  • Intuitive radar interface
Features
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Meet Plen. Plens are in the sky all around us. Track plens with Plen, find plens, see plens. All with Plen. Find fun plens, fast plens, slow plens. Plen. Key Features: Real-Time ADS-B Tracking: Plen location updated in real time. Weather Updates: Watch plens fly through sky poofs. Download Plen.

Screenshots

RemoteFlight MAP2 screens
Plen2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plen at Free against RemoteFlight MAP's $4.99. Plen also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 60%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). RemoteFlight MAP's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteFlight MAP ships an update every 3 months, Plen every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemoteFlight MAP versus Plen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlight MAPPlen
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB203 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInputwish s.r.o.Automata Solutions Ltd.

Customer experience

RemoteFlight MAP

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

Plen

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

RemoteFlight MAP

One-time1
  • Import flight plans$3.99
None

Plen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteFlight MAP free?
RemoteFlight MAP costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Plen free?
Plen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RemoteFlight MAP or Plen have ads?
Neither RemoteFlight MAP nor Plen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteFlight MAP or Plen?
RemoteFlight MAP ships an update every 3 months, and Plen every 6 days. Most recently, RemoteFlight MAP was updated on October 1, 2026 and Plen on October 3, 2026.

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