# RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD vs Briefing Panel

The clearest difference is price: Briefing Panel at Free against RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD's $15.99. Briefing Panel also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 16.4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Briefing Panel is free to download; RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD costs $15.99 up front. RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Briefing Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD | Briefing Panel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $15.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.7 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteflight-cockpit-hd/id541400383/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **31** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Inputwish s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445222886) | [Artur Kumszczynski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1665676759) |

## What reviewers say

### RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remoteflight-cockpit-hd/id541400383)

This app replaces your flight simulator's cockpit panels with a touch-enabled display on your tablet. It offers essential flight instruments and allows for customization with additional gauges available through in-app purchases. A companion server utility is required for connection.

**Highlights:** Touch-enabled cockpit panel replacement, Six basic flight instruments included, Smoothly animated and synced gauges, Customizable cockpit layout, Additional advanced gauges available, Compatible with FSX/FS9/P3D/X-Plane

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Turn and slip coordinator | $3.99 | one-time |
| Simple RPM Indicator | $3.99 | one-time |
| Attitude Direction Indicator with Slip Indicator | $4.99 | one-time |
| C172 style Airspeed Indicator | $4.99 | one-time |
| Electronic Altimeter | $5.99 | one-time |
| VOR Indicator | $6.99 | one-time |
| Horizontal Situation Indicator | $7.99 | one-time |
| Simple EFIS | $9.99 | one-time |
| R22 Pack | $10.99 | one-time |
| All Gauges Pack | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Stunning graphics and realistic gauges
- 🚀 Smooth and fluid gauge movement
- 👍 Easy to set up with website instructions
- 💰 Good value compared to real hardware
- 🗺️ Useful map extension feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Does not work with MSFS 2024
- ❌ Poor support and communication
- ❌ App not updated in 6 years
- 💰 High cost for basic app + extra gauges
- 🔒 Security risks with external ports

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect to server
- App does not communicate with MSFS 2020
- Cannot get app to connect to FS2020 despite multiple programs installed
- Plugin causes X-Plane glitch, disabling menu systems
- Does not work with Prepar3d V4.5

**Requested features**

- Add more gauges, especially engine gauges (fuel, RPM, oil, etc.)
- Ability to save and load various gauge layouts/profiles per plane
- Add an 'empty/blank gauge' option for custom placement
- More gauges suitable for jets
- Ability to adjust spacing for pit builders


### Briefing Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/briefing-panel/id6816765574)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD free?

RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD costs $15.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Briefing Panel free?

Briefing Panel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD or Briefing Panel have ads?

Neither RemoteFlight COCKPIT HD nor Briefing Panel shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*