RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT vs FS Map Tool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT
This utility app provides a comprehensive replacement for generic autopilot panels in flight simulators. It offers standard autopilot functions like heading and vertical speed hold, along with advanced features for controlling navigation and heading slaving.
- Complete autopilot panel replacement
- Heading and altitude hold
- Vertical speed climb/descent
- Approach/NAV hold (VOR/ILS)
- NAV/GPS slaving switch
- HDG hold direction setting
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The title says it all, this gauge replaces generic autopilot panel and delivers features like HDG, VS, NAV, APR. All standard autopilot functions from FS9 and FSX default aircafts are available in this gauge. We've even added some features that are not present on classic Bendix/King, but we thought would be useful to be able to control heading or NAV/GPS slaving from this panel. Compatible with FSX/FS9/P3D/X-Plane (Windows and OSX) [Features] * Complete replacement of default autopilot panel * Heading and altitude hold * Climb/descent with vertical speed hold * Approach / nav hold - works with VOR or ILS (with glideslope) * Additional NAV / GPS slaving switch * Additional setting of HDG hold direction 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
FS Map Tool
Enhance your Microsoft Flight Simulator experience with this intuitive companion app. Navigate easily with switchable map views, manage waypoints, and customize your flight display. Works on tablets and phones for a delightful flight simmer's journey.
- Switchable map types (satellite, plain)
- Waypoint management (add, delete, move)
- Teleportation feature
- Auto-follow mode
- Lock view to plane or north
- Display flight parameters (altitude, speed, heading)
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Find your way around in Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 using FS Map Tool, the intuitive and easy to use companion app that makes your flight experience a real flight simmer's delight. - Switchable map types (satellite or plain) - Teleportation - Switchable plane icons - Add/delete/move waypoints - Auto-follow mode toggle - Lock view to plane orientation or north - Display additional parameters like altitude, speed and heading - Works on tablets and phones - Updated regularly New waypoins can be added by long-pressing on a map location. Tap an existing waypoint to open a context menu where you can delete it. Long-press and drag an waypoints to move them around. Happy flying!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FS Map Tool at 4.1 against RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's 2.8. FS Map Tool also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 39 months) and ratings volume (24 vs 5). RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.1). On review sentiment, 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
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT costs $5.99 and FS Map Tool $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FS Map Tool holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's written reviews are positive against 79% of FS Map Tool's.
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT ships an update every 39 months, FS Map Tool every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT | FS Map Tool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) | 4.1 (24 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | 78.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 24 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inputwish s.r.o. | Riccardo Lardi |
Customer experience
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT
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In-app purchases
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT
No in-app purchases
FS Map Tool
No in-app purchases
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