RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT vs Pocket Checklist
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
Pocket Checklist
This app helps pilots manage all their aircraft checklists digitally. Create custom lists, access emergency procedures instantly, and track progress to stay organized and prepared for every flight phase.
- Unlimited aircraft checklists
- Customizable checklist items
- Instant emergency checklist access
- Search and organize by aircraft
- Progress tracking for checklist items
- Paperless flight procedures
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Pocket Checklist is a fully digital checklist manager designed for pilots who want to stay organized and prepared in every phase of flight. Whether you’re flying a Cessna, Piper, or Beechcraft, this app makes it easy to manage checklists for all your aircraft. Features: • Unlimited Aircraft – Add and organize checklists for every plane you fly. • Custom Checklists – Create and edit items to match your exact procedures. • Emergency Ready – Access critical checklists instantly when you need them most. • Search & Organize – Quickly find the checklist you need by aircraft or category. • Track Progress – Mark items complete as you go, no paper required. With Pocket Checklist, your preflight, normal, and emergency procedures are always clear, accessible, and paperless, right from your device. Fly smarter. Stay prepared. Go fully digital.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Pocket Checklist at Free against RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's $5.99. Pocket Checklist also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 39 months). RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, 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
Pocket Checklist is free to download; RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Checklist holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pocket Checklist's.
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT ships an update every 39 months, Pocket Checklist every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on June 26, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT | Pocket Checklist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 2.8 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inputwish s.r.o. | Alex Belser |
Customer experience
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT
Pocket Checklist
In-app purchases
RemoteFlight AUTOPILOT
No in-app purchases
Pocket Checklist
No in-app purchases





