# VatMap vs FocusFlight

The clearest difference is rating: FocusFlight at 4.8 against VatMap's 4.0. FocusFlight also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (9.8K vs 23). VatMap's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FocusFlight sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. VatMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

FocusFlight holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FocusFlight has 9.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of VatMap's written reviews are positive against 89% of FocusFlight's.

VatMap ships an update fortnightly, FocusFlight every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VatMap | FocusFlight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatmap/id641159906/reviews) | **[4.8 (9.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **9.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 78.7% of reviews | **88.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Subscription |
| Size | 28 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [wkberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/446191922) | [Cement Planet LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1763773386) |

## 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


### FocusFlight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusflight-deepfocus-timer/id6648771147)

This app combines aviation themes with productivity tools to help users focus. It blocks distracting apps and allows users to track their focus sessions with personalized routes and achievements.

**Highlights:** Personalized focus sessions, Distraction-free "Airplane Mode", App blocking via Screen Time integration, Route tagging and focus data tracking, Virtual flight map and city unlocks, Customizable focus reminders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annually | $18.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $18.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $33.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great user experience
- 🚀 Fantastic design and functionality
- 💡 Innovative concept for focus
- 👍 Helps users focus effectively

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Lack of customization options
- 🐛 Issues with changing departure location

**Reported bugs**

- Developer unresponsive to user feedback and inquiries

**Requested features**

- Add more realistic flight simulation elements (e.g., flight paths, altitude, speed)
- Rotate trends page to horizontal layout for better global view
- Allow customization of aircraft types and interface


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VatMap free?

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

### Is FocusFlight free?

FocusFlight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, VatMap or FocusFlight?

FocusFlight is rated higher. VatMap averages 4.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while FocusFlight averages 4.8 from 9.8K ratings.

### Do VatMap or FocusFlight have ads?

VatMap shows ads; FocusFlight does not.

### Which is updated more often, VatMap or FocusFlight?

VatMap ships an update fortnightly, and FocusFlight every 5 days. Most recently, VatMap was updated on October 29, 2026 and FocusFlight on October 30, 2026.

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