Comparison

RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT vs Aircraft Checklist

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Aircraft Checklist

This app offers comprehensive digital checklists for over 80 aircraft models, allowing pilots to create custom lists and digitize paper ones using AI. It includes features like voice guidance, offline access, and a night-friendly display for efficient and safe flight operations.

Highlights
  • 80+ built-in aircraft checklists
  • Custom checklist creation and editing
  • AI-powered paper checklist digitization
  • Community checklist sharing
  • Voice-guided readout assistance
  • Offline access
  • Night Red Mode display
Features
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Aircraft Checklist is your ultimate cockpit companion. Designed for pilots, flight instructors, and aviation enthusiasts, this app provides comprehensive checklists for over 80 aircraft models and now lets you create your own. What's New! • Create Custom Checklists — Build and edit personalized checklists for any aircraft you fly. • AI Photo Scan — Point your camera at any paper checklist and instantly digitize it with artificial intelligence. • Community Sharing — Share your checklists with pilots worldwide and discover lists created by the community. • Scratchpad — Jot down ATIS, clearances, and notes with a built-in drawing and writing pad. Includes CRAFT, PIREP, and more templates. • Pilot Profile — Track your activity and manage your checklists in one place. • Night Red Mode — A cockpit-friendly red display that protects your night vision during dark flights. Core Features: • 80+ Built-In Checklists — Ready-to-fly checklists for Cessna, Piper, Beechcraft, Cirrus, Diamond, and many more. • Voice-Guided Readouts — Go hands-free with clear voice assistance during pre-flight and in-flight checks. • Offline Access — Use all checklists anywhere, even without an internet connection. • Clean, Pilot-Focused Design — Simple navigation built for the cockpit, not the office. Aircraft Checklist helps you stay organized, safe, and efficient on every flight. Download today and take your cockpit to the next level.

Screenshots

RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT1 screens
Aircraft Checklist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aircraft Checklist at Free against RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's $5.99. Aircraft Checklist also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 39 months). RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.6). On ratings volume, 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

Aircraft Checklist is free to download; RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT costs $5.99 up front. Aircraft Checklist sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Aircraft Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aircraft Checklist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT ships an update every 39 months, Aircraft Checklist monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT versus Aircraft Checklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlight AUTOPILOTAircraft Checklist
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)4.3 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews74.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings513 — better
Update frequencyEvery 39 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInputwish s.r.o.Dora.net LLC

Customer experience

RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive74.1%
Neutral7.4%
Negative18.5%

Aircraft Checklist

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Aircraft Checklist

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access$24.99

Questions

Is RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT free?
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aircraft Checklist free?
Aircraft Checklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT or Aircraft Checklist?
Aircraft Checklist is rated higher. RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Aircraft Checklist averages 4.3 from 13 ratings.
Do RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT or Aircraft Checklist have ads?
Neither RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT nor Aircraft Checklist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT or Aircraft Checklist?
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT ships an update every 39 months, and Aircraft Checklist monthly. Most recently, RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT was updated on November 6, 2026 and Aircraft Checklist on November 4, 2026.

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