Comparison

RemoteFlight MAP HD vs LiftBox Client

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Trigger simulator actions
  • Virtual switches and buttons
  • Virtual knobs
  • Gesture controls
  • Enhance flight realism
  • iPad/iPhone integration
Features
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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.

Screenshots

LiftBox Client4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RemoteFlight MAP HD versus LiftBox Client: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlight MAP HDLiftBox Client
Price$10.99Free — better
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)4.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInputwish s.r.o.Artur Kumszczynski

Customer experience

RemoteFlight MAP HD

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative44.4%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.8%

LiftBox Client

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

RemoteFlight MAP HD

No in-app purchases

None

LiftBox Client

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteFlight MAP HD free?
RemoteFlight MAP HD costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LiftBox Client free?
LiftBox Client is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteFlight MAP HD or LiftBox Client?
LiftBox Client is rated higher. RemoteFlight MAP HD averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while LiftBox Client averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.
Do RemoteFlight MAP HD or LiftBox Client have ads?
Neither RemoteFlight MAP HD nor LiftBox Client shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteFlight MAP HD or LiftBox Client?
RemoteFlight MAP HD ships an update every 2 months, and LiftBox Client every 3 weeks. Most recently, RemoteFlight MAP HD was updated on June 3, 2026 and LiftBox Client on June 24, 2026.

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