Comparison

RemoteFlight MAP HD vs iMSX2

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

iMSX2

Play classic MSX and MSX2 games on your iPhone or iPad. Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, or ZIP files. Features include save states, Bluetooth controller support, customizable buttons, and screen filters for an authentic retro experience.

Highlights
  • Play classic MSX/MSX2 games
  • Load games from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK, ZIP
  • Save and load game states
  • Bluetooth keyboard and controller support
  • Customizable button layouts
  • CRT and scanline screen filters
  • Load BASIC programs
Features
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Experience Classic MSX and MSX2 Games on your iPhone/iPad with iMSX2! Turn your iPhone/iPad into a portable MSX2 emulator with iMSX2! Emulate classic MSX and MSX2 games in ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK or ZIP format Key Features: · Play Classic Games: Relive the nostalgia of playing your favorite MSX and MSX2 games right on your iPhone/iPad. · Run Your Cartridges: Reproduce MSX and MSX2 cartridges from ROM, MX1, MX2, DSK and ZIP files and enjoy them on your device anytime, anywhere. · Save States: Save and load game states and the configuration type easily (iCloud) · Bluetooth Compatibility: Support for Bluetooth keyboards and game controllers. · Customizable button layouts: Edit the button positions for each orientation and enjoy full compatibility with shells like GAMEBABY and PlayCase. · Choose Your ROM Type: If your rom is not loaded correctly, try to select from various ROM configurations including "Normal", "Type K", "Type K SCC", "Type ASC16", "Type ASC16 SRAM", "Type ASC8", "Type ASC8 SRAM" and "Type ASCII16-X". · Screen filters: Enjoy a more authentic and customizable retro experience with CRT and scanline filters. · Fast forward: Speed through gameplay with the new fast forward mode. · Load Your Own BASIC Programs: Run your own programs in BASIC format directly on your iPhone/iPad. · Powered by C-bios: iMSX2 is built using C-bios for the utmost accuracy and compatibility. · Custom BIOS support: Import your own BIOS files to enhance compatibility and personalize your emulation experience. · Improved Disk Support: Play more MSX disk games with improved DSK compatibility, multi-disk support, on-the-fly disk swapping, and user disks for saving data in supported games. · Auto-fire: Added switches to enable auto-fire for the A and B buttons. · Designed to be very basic: With a beautiful and user-friendly interface for both portrait and landscape orientations. · The app does not require an internet connection, contains no ads, and does not store user data. It also takes up little space. What's Next: Stay tuned for even more enhancements! Constantly working on improving iMSX2 and adding new features to provide you with the best MSX experience on iOS. LZ4 Library Copyright (c) 2011-2020, Yann Collet C-BIOS Copyright (c) 2002-2005 BouKiCHi. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2003 Reikan. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2010 Maarten ter Huurne. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006,2008-2011 Albert Beevendorp. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2005 Patrick van Arkel. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004,2010-2011 Manuel Bilderbeek. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Joost Yervante Damad. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2006 Jussi Pitkänen. All rights reserved. Copyright (c) 2004-2007 Eric Boon. All rights reserved. emu2413 Copyright (c) 2001-2019 Mitsutaka Okazaki Z80 Emulator micro MSX2+ Copyright (c) 2023 Yoji Suzuki.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iMSX2 at $1.99 against RemoteFlight MAP HD's $10.99. iMSX2 also leads on rating (3.4 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). RemoteFlight MAP HD's advantage is review sentiment (72% vs 59%). On ratings volume, 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

RemoteFlight MAP HD costs $10.99 and iMSX2 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iMSX2 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of RemoteFlight MAP HD's written reviews are positive against 59% of iMSX2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RemoteFlight MAP HD ships an update every 2 months, iMSX2 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
RemoteFlight MAP HD versus iMSX2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemoteFlight MAP HDiMSX2
Price$10.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.1 (9 ratings)3.4 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.2% of reviews — better59.3% of reviews
Number of ratings910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInputwish s.r.o.Enrique Enguix

Customer experience

RemoteFlight MAP HD

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

iMSX2

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral30.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral22.2%
Negative18.5%

In-app purchases

None

RemoteFlight MAP HD

No in-app purchases

None

iMSX2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RemoteFlight MAP HD free?
RemoteFlight MAP HD costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iMSX2 free?
iMSX2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RemoteFlight MAP HD or iMSX2?
iMSX2 is rated higher. RemoteFlight MAP HD averages 3.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iMSX2 averages 3.4 from 10 ratings.
Do RemoteFlight MAP HD or iMSX2 have ads?
Neither RemoteFlight MAP HD nor iMSX2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RemoteFlight MAP HD or iMSX2?
RemoteFlight MAP HD ships an update every 2 months, and iMSX2 every 3 weeks. Most recently, RemoteFlight MAP HD was updated on October 6, 2026 and iMSX2 on October 14, 2026.

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