Comparison

FSWidgets QuickPlan vs FlyCharts

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

Head to head
About

FSWidgets QuickPlan

Visually create flight plans for flight simulators by tapping on a map. Supports multiple simulator formats and offers easy file sharing via Dropbox or iTunes. Includes extensive navigation data and chart overlays.

Highlights
  • Visual flight plan generation
  • Supports FSX, FS2004, X-Plane formats
  • Dropbox and iTunes file sharing
  • Worldwide Nav Data icons
  • Aero chart overlays
  • Airport search by ICAO
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QuickPlan for iPad is a visual touch enabled flight planner that makes it easy to generate flight plans in native FSX, FS2004 or X-Plane formats. It makes a great companion for our moving map app - FSWidgets Navigator. The entire route is generated visually, by tapping the map to add the departure airport, intermediate waypoints and arrival airport in the same order that you intend flying the plan. During plan creation and after adding the final arrival waypoint you also have the opportunity to remove any of the intermediate waypoints before saving the plan in your preferred format. Flight plans are saved to the apps Documents folder, accessible on macOS via the Finder window, or on Windows PC using the iTunes File Sharing feature. For a more convenient file export solution you can use the built-in Dropbox support to easily transfer flight plans to your Mac or PC. Now includes 40 Aero Chart overlays and Worldwide Nav Data icons (airport, ILS, VOR, NDB, fix). FEATURE LIST: - Generates native FSX (.pln), FS2004 (.pln) and X-Plane (.fms) format flight plans - Saves flight plans to the Documents folder, can be exported/imported - macOS - Flight plans are accessible on macOS via the Finder window - Windows PC - Flight plans can be exported via iTunes File Sharing feature - Includes optional Dropbox support for easy transfer of flight plans to Mac or PC - Dropbox feature syncs to the folder "Dropbox/Apps/FSWidgets - QuickPlan" on your Mac or PC - Search for airport by ICAO identifier - Map powered by Leaflet API (using OpenStreetMap & custom data) - Includes many world-wide maps styles - Includes 40 aero chart overlays - Worldwide Nav Data icons (airport, ILS, VOR, NDB, fix) - World-wide Metar and TAF Data icons - US Nexrad (Next-Gen Radar) Data REQUIREMENTS: - iPad with iOS 12.0 or later. - MSFS, FSX, FS2004 or X-Plane. - Free (or Pro) Dropbox account (if using that feature) - Dropbox must be installed on Mac or Windows PC - Wi-Fi network required - Internet access required, to download map data

About

FlyCharts

This app provides flight simulation enthusiasts with advanced tools for planning and navigating flights. It offers realistic performance data, global charts, and live simulator tracking with a moving map for both VFR and IFR routes.

Highlights
  • Advanced flight plan generator
  • Global navigation maps and charts
  • Live simulator tracking with moving map
  • Accurate aircraft performance data
  • Realistic fuel planning
  • Seamless flight plan export
Features
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FlyCharts is a powerful yet easy-to-use flight planner and navigation app built for flight simulation. Compatible with Flight Simulator (MSFS) and X-Plane, it gives sim pilots realistic flight planning tools, global aviation charts, accurate aircraft performance data, and live simulator tracking with moving map. From VFR to IFR flight planning, FlyCharts helps you to plan and flight with accuracy and confidence. Advanced Flight Planning - Flight plan generator with advanced route finder - 80+ aircraft available, from general aviation to airliners - Flight profile with aircraft performance-based navigation - Accurate fuel planning with realistic consumption models - Oceanic tracks (NAT & PACOTS) for long-haul - Seamless flight plan export to supported simulators Live Navigation - Global navigation maps and enroute charts - SID, STAR and approaches procedures - Detailed airport charts worldwide - Live simulator tracking with moving map - Real-time weather map overlays Coming Soon - Integrated flight logbook - More aircraft, charts, and advanced planning tool Whether you fly short VFR hops or long-haul IFR routes, FlyCharts is your all-in-one flight planning companion for flight simulation.

Screenshots

FlyCharts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FlyCharts at Free against FSWidgets QuickPlan's $24.99. FlyCharts also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (100% vs 60%). FSWidgets QuickPlan's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads and in-app purchases 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

FlyCharts is free to download; FSWidgets QuickPlan costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlyCharts holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of FSWidgets QuickPlan's written reviews are positive against 100% of FlyCharts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FSWidgets QuickPlan ships an update every 9 months, FlyCharts monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
FSWidgets QuickPlan versus FlyCharts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSWidgets QuickPlanFlyCharts
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.9 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFermin FernandezAppeed

Customer experience

FSWidgets QuickPlan

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

FlyCharts

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FSWidgets QuickPlan

No in-app purchases

None

FlyCharts

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FSWidgets QuickPlan free?
FSWidgets QuickPlan costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlyCharts free?
FlyCharts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FSWidgets QuickPlan or FlyCharts?
FlyCharts is rated higher. FSWidgets QuickPlan averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while FlyCharts averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.
Do FSWidgets QuickPlan or FlyCharts have ads?
Neither FSWidgets QuickPlan nor FlyCharts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FSWidgets QuickPlan or FlyCharts?
FSWidgets QuickPlan ships an update every 9 months, and FlyCharts monthly. Most recently, FSWidgets QuickPlan was updated on June 5, 2026 and FlyCharts on September 23, 2026.

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