RemoteFlight MAP HD vs Flight Deck FMS
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.
Flight Deck FMS
This app transforms your iPad or iPhone into a realistic, touch-ready Flight Management System for X-Plane. It offers seamless real-time connection and detailed avionics mirroring, enhancing flight simulation accuracy and immersion.
- Real-time X-Plane connection
- Full FMC, MCDU, and INS functionality
- Realistic tactile key response
- Automatic aircraft detection
- Modern and legacy layout options
- Optimized for cockpit visuals
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Step into the heart of your aircraft. Flight Deck FMS brings a full-featured Flight Management System (FMC, MCDU and INS) to your iPad and iPhone, connected in real time to X-Plane. Designed for realism and precision, it mirrors the avionics logic and tactile workflow of real-world flight decks. Built on the same technology as Flight Deck ONE, it turns your iPad or iPhone into a live, touch-ready FMS — with zero setup. Features • Seamless UDP auto-connection to X-Plane • Single, dual and triple CDU mode (Pilot, Copilot, Engineer) • Supports INS systems including Delco Carousel CIVA and Litton LTN-92 • Modern and legacy layouts faithfully matching each aircraft’s avionics generation • Realistic tactile response with EXEC, CLR, MENU, and line-select keys • Automatic aircraft detection and layout selection • Optimized for cockpit use — crisp, high-contrast visuals • Works across the Flight Deck ecosystem Integration • Compatible with X-Plane 11 & 12 Aircraft and Plugins supported • Laminar Boeing 737-800 • Laminar Airbus A330-300 • Laminar Citation X • Laminar MD-82 • Zibo/Level Up Boing 737 • ToLiss Airbus A3xx • Flight Factor Boing 777-200ER • Hot Start Challenger 650 • Rotate MD-11 • Rotate MD-80 • Sparky Boeing 747-400 • Felis Boeing 747-200 (CIVA INS, LTN-92 INS, FMC) • FlyJSim Dash-8 • Torquesim Citation 525 • AirfoilLabs KingAir 350 (FMS) • xCIVA INS • and more to come very soon Pricing • Free to download with limited functionality • Unlock Flight Deck FMS Plus for complete functionality on the Laminar Default FMC • Unlock Flight Deck FMS PRO for complete functionality on all the current and future Modules Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Flight Deck FMS at Free against RemoteFlight MAP HD's $10.99. Flight Deck FMS also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). RemoteFlight MAP HD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.5). 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
Flight Deck FMS is free to download; RemoteFlight MAP HD costs $10.99 up front. Flight Deck FMS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RemoteFlight MAP HD asks for nothing beyond the download.
Flight Deck FMS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of RemoteFlight MAP HD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Flight Deck FMS's.
RemoteFlight MAP HD ships an update every 2 months, Flight Deck FMS every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RemoteFlight MAP HD | Flight Deck FMS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $10.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.1 (9 ratings) | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Inputwish s.r.o. | Visuality srl |
Customer experience
RemoteFlight MAP HD
Flight Deck FMS
In-app purchases
RemoteFlight MAP HD
No in-app purchases
Flight Deck FMS
- Flight Deck FMS Standard$8.99
- Flight FMS Plus$17.99
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