# VatMap vs Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile at 4.6 against VatMap's 4.0. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 22). VatMap's advantage is review sentiment (79% vs 42%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Elgato Stream Deck Mobile sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. VatMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elgato Stream Deck Mobile has 5.7K ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of VatMap's written reviews are positive against 42% of Elgato Stream Deck Mobile's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

VatMap ships an update fortnightly, Elgato Stream Deck Mobile every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VatMap | Elgato Stream Deck Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatmap/id641159906/reviews) | **[4.6 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-stream-deck-mobile/id1440014184/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **5.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.7% of reviews** | 42.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 182 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wkberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/446191922) | [Corsair Memory, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/650718405) |

## What reviewers say

### VatMap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatmap/id641159906)

View the VATSIM network in real-time on your mobile device. Plan, track, and monitor flights and controllers directly from your smartphone or tablet. Utilize built-in maps and in-app charts for an enhanced flight simulation experience.

**Highlights:** Real-time pilot and controller display, In-app charts for Electronic Flight Bag, Flight planning and tracking, Friend list management, One-minute data updates, Departure and arrival information

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent VATSIM tracking
- 📊 Detailed map with ATC coverage
- 🗺️ Integrated airport charts
- 👥 Ability to track friends
- 🔍 Comprehensive flight information

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔄 Inconsistent data refresh
- 📊 Limited chart coverage for some regions
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Reported bugs**

- Metar request feature not working
- Crashes when trying to open weather tab
- Sector boundaries not showing for some ATC centers

**Requested features**

- Improved visualization of ATC sectors and coverage areas
- Option to disable dark mode when device is in light mode
- Integration of audio communication between ATC and pilots
- Ability to sort pilot and ATC lists by various criteria


### Elgato Stream Deck Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elgato-stream-deck-mobile/id1440014184)

Control your desktop applications and tools with customizable virtual keys on your mobile device. Streamline content creation, productivity, and more with powerful features and extensive plugin support.

**Highlights:** Virtual key press control, Customizable profiles and layouts, Extensive plugin support, Multi-action key triggers, Voice command integration, Personalized icons and animations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| 12 Months | $24.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Workflow is smooth
- 👍 Good for creators
- 👍 Useful tool
- 👍 Works great on iPad
- 👍 Lifetime purchase available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly disconnects/loses connection
- 🐛 Unreliable, buggy performance
- 💰 Subscription model, not one-time purchase
- 🔒 Requires paid subscription to unlock full functionality
- 🔒 Limits features for non-subscribers

**Reported bugs**

- Fails to detect/connect to computer
- Profiles don't switch properly
- Shortcuts don't work
- Crashes OBS
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More buttons/customization options
- Native iPad app support
- Wired connection option
- Siri Shortcuts integration
- Volume control for external devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VatMap free?

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

### Is Elgato Stream Deck Mobile free?

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VatMap or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile?

Elgato Stream Deck Mobile is rated higher. VatMap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Elgato Stream Deck Mobile averages 4.6 from 5.7K ratings.

### Do VatMap or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile have ads?

VatMap shows ads; Elgato Stream Deck Mobile does not.

### Which is updated more often, VatMap or Elgato Stream Deck Mobile?

VatMap ships an update fortnightly, and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile every 2 months. Most recently, VatMap was updated on October 13, 2026 and Elgato Stream Deck Mobile on October 20, 2026.

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