Comparison

LoopSpeak vs FS2EFB

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

Head to head
About

LoopSpeak

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Transform your device into a delightful reading companion with LoopSpeak! Effortlessly bring your text to life by typing or pasting, and enjoy a continuous loop narration. Perfect for hands-free listening, bedtime stories, or adding magic to your day. Download LoopSpeak now for easy text input, loop playback, and a user-friendly interface. Your stories, your way.

About

FS2EFB

This app transforms your mobile device into a real-time Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) for Microsoft Flight Simulator. It extracts detailed flight telemetry and traffic data, delivering it to your preferred aviation applications with zero performance impact on the simulator.

Highlights
  • Real-time flight telemetry extraction
  • Live traffic injection on EFB map
  • Universal protocol support (GDL90, NMEA 0183, X-Plane)
  • One-click EFB presets for major apps
  • Built-in audio variometer for gliders
  • Zero FPS impact on simulator
Features
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Transform your tablet or smartphone into a fully functional, real-time Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) powered directly by Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS). FS2EFB is a powerful, three-component bridge system designed to extract high-fidelity telemetry and traffic data from MSFS and deliver it seamlessly to your favorite aviation apps. Whether you are practicing real-world IFR procedures on ForeFlight, navigating VFR with SkyDemon, or soaring in XCSoar, FS2EFB translates simulator data into the exact protocols your EFB expects. Why Choose FS2EFB? Unlike simple background utilities, FS2EFB operates via a lightweight MSFS In-Game Panel and a companion mobile app. This architecture ensures zero performance impact on your simulator while providing rock-solid, high-frequency data delivery over your local WiFi network. Key Features * Comprehensive Telemetry: Transmits highly accurate GPS position (to 6 decimal places), barometric and GPS altitudes, true/indicated airspeeds, attitude (pitch/bank), vertical rates, and ambient wind velocity. * Live Traffic Injection: See MSFS AI directly on your EFB map. FS2EFB calculates real-time ground speeds, headings, and airborne states for surrounding traffic within a configurable 250 NM range using haversine distance algorithms. * Universal Protocol Support: Automatically translates MSFS data into industry-standard formats. It features a native GDL90 emulator (ADS-B) on UDP port 4000, extensive NMEA 0183 generation (including proprietary XGPS/XATT and FLARM/PFLAA), and X-Plane DATA* binary packet support. * One-Click EFB Presets: Forget complex network configurations. Use the built-in preset system to instantly configure ports and protocols for over 15 major EFBs. Built for Glider & Sailplane Pilots FS2EFB isn't just for powered flight; it's a soaring pilot's dream, fully compatible with advanced glide computers like XCSoar and LK8000. Built-in audio Variometer: Experience incredibly responsive, real-world climb and sink tones directly from your device. Utilizing an advanced audio engine, the app generates dynamic pulsed beeping for lift (scaling in pitch and speed based on climb rate) and solid descending tones for sink, complete with an adjustable dead-band zone. Zero-Configuration Preset System Stop guessing IP ports, transport modes, and NMEA strings. FS2EFB includes a massive built-in database of one-click presets. Simply select your EFB from the list, and the app automatically configures the correct TCP/UDP transport mode, ports, and data toggles. * Supported Aviation Apps: ForeFlight, SkyDemon, Garmin Pilot, FlyQ EFB, AirMate, FltplnGO, WingX, OzRunways, Stratus Insight, Sky-Map, EasyVFR, iFly GPS, Air Navigation Pro, AvPlan EFB. * Supported Marine Apps: Aqua Map, iNavX, iSailor, SeaNav, and i-Boating. Technical Excellence under the Hood * Zero FPS Impact: Data extraction is decoupled from the MSFS rendering engine. An intelligent accumulator-based loop ensures that data dispatch is independent of your frame rate. Traffic data is processed via a specialized two-phase queue, guaranteeing that bulk aircraft fetches never cause frame drops. * High-Fidelity Output: Processes ownship data at a rapid 5Hz. To preserve network bandwidth, traffic updates utilize a skip-frame mechanism to prevent network congestion. * Battery Friendly: The mobile app features a thread-safe architecture and an auto-stop inactivity timer that safely shuts down the bridge after 30 minutes of no MSFS data, preserving your device's battery life. Setup Requirements 1. A PC/Xbox running Microsoft Flight Simulator with the FS2EFB In-Game Panel installed. 2. A smartphone or tablet running this companion app. 3. Both devices connected to the same local WiFi network (or using a Mobile Hotspot for the most reliable connection).

Screenshots

LoopSpeak3 screens
FS2EFB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FS2EFB at Free against LoopSpeak's $19.99. FS2EFB also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

FS2EFB is free to download; LoopSpeak costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopSpeak ships an update every 6 weeks, FS2EFB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
LoopSpeak versus FS2EFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopSpeakFS2EFB
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPieter Yoshua NatanaelAleksandr Marinenko

In-app purchases

None

LoopSpeak

No in-app purchases

None

FS2EFB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopSpeak free?
LoopSpeak costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FS2EFB free?
FS2EFB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do LoopSpeak or FS2EFB have ads?
Neither LoopSpeak nor FS2EFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopSpeak or FS2EFB?
LoopSpeak ships an update every 6 weeks, and FS2EFB every 10 days. Most recently, LoopSpeak was updated on September 12, 2026 and FS2EFB on September 20, 2026.

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