Comparison

FSWidgets QuickPlan vs Wärtsilä Pilot PRO

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

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO

This application provides advanced navigational tools for maritime professionals, including deep sea, channel, river, and harbor pilots. It supports various chart formats and integrates with GPS and AIS sensors for precise positioning and data logging.

Highlights
  • AIS Class A and NMEA sensor integration
  • TX-97, S-63, and S-57 chart support
  • Docking Mode and Conning Display
  • Fore & Aft Speed and COG vectors
  • Extended Data Logging and Playback
  • Route and Track creation/monitoring
  • AIS Target presentation and calculations
Features
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Wärtsilä Pilot PRO is the application intended for everyday needs of deep sea, channel, river and harbour pilots and other maritime professionals. The Pilot PRO operates on iPad utilizing the AIS Class A or 3rd party NMEA sensors via Wi-Fi, built-in or external Bluetooth GPS for backup positioning purposes. The application runs on Transas TX-97 vector chart format recognised worldwide as one of the most accurate and reliable sources of navigational information and also supports S-63 / S-57 ENC formats. • OS and HW requirements: - OS Apple iOS 10.3.x and higher - Recommended iPad devices: iPad mini 2 and higher, iPad Air 9,7" and higher, All iPad PRO models • Positioning systems, NMEA Heading and Rate-Of-Turn sensors: - iOS (iPad built-in GPS) - AIS Class A transponder - 3rd Party NMEA sensors over Wi-Fi • Pilot Specific Features: - Docking Mode - Conning Display - Fore & Aft Speed and Resulting COG vectors - Own Ship Predictor - Automatic Distance Lines for berthing and mooring - Fender Lines - Virtual Boarding - Extended Data Logging and Playback - AIS Target Meeting Points & Rendezvous Points (RDV) on a selected route - CPA-TCPA and BCR-BCT calculations - Secured AIS Data option, integration with the Wärtsilä Ship Traffic Control solutions - ROT beeper and Vessel Parking System audiovisual signals • Chart Data: - TX97 chart folios and monthly chart updates. Direct online installation of charts and updates from the server - S-63 AVCS and S-57 ENC Chart support • General Functionality: - Display of Charts, Routes, Track(s), Fender Lines and User Objects - North Up, COG Up, Head Up and Route Up chart orientations - Monitoring of navigational data: Position, HDG, ROT, Course (COG) and Speed (SOG) - Route creation by the graphic and tabular methods - Waypoint monitoring: Bearing to WP, Distance to WP, XTD, Time-To-Go and ETA - Schedule information: Time-To-Go and ETA to any selected waypoint ahead - AIS Target presentation on charts: Target contours, dimensions and information - Multi Units and Multi Language support - Alarm monitoring functionality - Route, Track, Fender Line and User Object: Export/Import via GPX, KML, KMZ and RTZ formats - Day and Night chart palettes • Extra Modules: - Advanced Data Module option: Weather Service, Tides and Tidal Currents, Internet AIS Service - E-Nav Module option: Secured AIS Feed from VTS, AIS Meteo Data, IHO S-124 NW areas support - Advanced NAV Module option: Echo-Sounder and Wind Sensor support for onboard connections Wärtsilä Pilot PRO app is only available through the App Store to the registered users. NOTE: Continued use of the GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease the battery life. Wärtsilä Pilot PRO app may use your location even when it isn’t open, which can decrease device battery life. Any questions? Feel free to contact us at pilotpro.support@wartsila.com Sincerely Yours, Pilot PRO team

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wärtsilä Pilot PRO at Free against FSWidgets QuickPlan's $24.99. Wärtsilä Pilot PRO also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months). FSWidgets QuickPlan's advantage is review sentiment (60% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.8). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO 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

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of FSWidgets QuickPlan's written reviews are positive against 36% of Wärtsilä Pilot PRO's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FSWidgets QuickPlan ships an update every 9 months, Wärtsilä Pilot PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FSWidgets QuickPlan versus Wärtsilä Pilot PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFSWidgets QuickPlanWärtsilä Pilot PRO
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews — better36.4% of reviews
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.8
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFermin FernandezWartsila Voyage Sweden AB

Customer experience

FSWidgets QuickPlan

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

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

In-app purchases

None

FSWidgets QuickPlan

No in-app purchases

None

Wärtsilä Pilot PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FSWidgets QuickPlan free?
FSWidgets QuickPlan costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Wärtsilä Pilot PRO free?
Wärtsilä Pilot PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FSWidgets QuickPlan or Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?
Wärtsilä Pilot PRO is rated higher. FSWidgets QuickPlan averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Wärtsilä Pilot PRO averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do FSWidgets QuickPlan or Wärtsilä Pilot PRO have ads?
Neither FSWidgets QuickPlan nor Wärtsilä Pilot PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FSWidgets QuickPlan or Wärtsilä Pilot PRO?
FSWidgets QuickPlan ships an update every 9 months, and Wärtsilä Pilot PRO every 2 months. Most recently, FSWidgets QuickPlan was updated on September 16, 2026 and Wärtsilä Pilot PRO on October 11, 2026.

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