RemoteFlight MAP HD vs LiftBox Client
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RemoteFlight MAP HD
Enhance your flight simulator experience with a dynamic map that tracks your aircraft's position and displays key flight data. Choose from various map types and aircraft icons for a personalized simulation.
- Zoomable vector or photo map
- Key flight variables displayed
- Configurable map types and aircraft icons
- Smooth, animated map and aircraft movements
- Flight plan path display
- Import FS9/FSX flight plans
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RemoteFlight MAP HD is an ideal companion for long haul flights in Flight Simulator (FSX/FS9/P3D or X-Plane), or a handy tool for simulator pilots flying VFR. Zoomable vector or photo map moves with the aircraft and key flight variables are displayed on side-panel. 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 cockpit. Map and aircraft movements are now smooth and animated. Even aircraft strobe lights are flashing, all for your flight-simming pleasures. 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 is configurable) • Indicated Airspeed and Groundspeed, Altitude, Magnetic heading and real track heading (based on GPS), Simple Vertical speed indicator • Fullscreen map mode with minimised panel • Map tiles from Apple (3 types), Google (4 types) • Configurable aircraft icon - airliner, general aviation, helicopter or a simple arrow • Configurable units - feet/knots or metres/kph • Photo / aerial map is now default • Super-easy import of FS9 and FSX native flight plans via a shared folder set up in RemoteFlight server (Note: this is feature isn't available for X-Plane on Mac) • Display your flight plan path along with key waypoint data • Display of the next waypoint identification, magnetic track to waypoint, distance and time to go, all based on current position ---- 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/X-Plane. Download the server free on https://www.remoteflight.net/server Get free RemoteFlight LITE app for iPhone and iPad and test the configuration without any risk.
LiftBox Client
Enhance your flight simulation experience with this app. Control simulator actions directly from your mobile device using virtual switches, buttons, knobs, and gestures for added realism.
- Trigger simulator actions
- Virtual switches and buttons
- Virtual knobs
- Gesture controls
- Enhance flight realism
- iPad/iPhone integration
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App that adds extra realism to your favourite flight simulator. Trigger actions in the simulator directly from your iPad or iPhone using switches, buttons, virtual knob and gestures.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LiftBox Client at Free against RemoteFlight MAP HD's $10.99. LiftBox Client also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 72%). RemoteFlight MAP HD's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
LiftBox Client is free to download; RemoteFlight MAP HD costs $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LiftBox Client holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of RemoteFlight MAP HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of LiftBox Client's.
RemoteFlight MAP HD ships an update every 2 months, LiftBox Client every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and June 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteFlight MAP HD | LiftBox Client |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) | 4.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 19 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inputwish s.r.o. | Artur Kumszczynski |
Customer experience
RemoteFlight MAP HD
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In-app purchases
RemoteFlight MAP HD
No in-app purchases
LiftBox Client
No in-app purchases
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