# Stratos vs MSFS MAP NG

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Stratos at 100% against MSFS MAP NG's 0%. Stratos also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.8). MSFS MAP NG's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stratos sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and MSFS MAP NG sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Stratos holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Stratos's written reviews are positive against 0% of MSFS MAP NG's.

Stratos ships an update every 3 weeks, MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stratos | MSFS MAP NG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratos/id6476514857/reviews)** | [3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msfs-map-ng/id6739965227/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **12** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 47 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [STRATOS AVIATION LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726956086) | [圣跃 巩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757456097) |

## What reviewers say

### Stratos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stratos/id6476514857)

Discover new airports, log your flights, and connect with fellow pilots. This app offers interactive maps, flight tracking, performance stats, and a community feed for aviation enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Interactive airport map, Flight logging and tracking, Pilot performance stats, Community feed, Airport discovery with filters, Flight journals and debriefing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Stratos Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro | $34.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Historical Flight Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| 10 Historical Flight Credits | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20 Historical Flight Credits | $9.99 | one-time |


### MSFS MAP NG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msfs-map-ng/id6739965227)

This app provides a high-performance moving map and charting tools for flight simulators. It offers real-time aircraft position updates, professional charts, and integrated weather and terrain data for enhanced situational awareness. Advanced features and premium content are available through a subscription.

**Highlights:** Real-time aircraft position updates, Professional charting (AIP, VFR, Open Flight Maps), Integrated terrain and weather overlays, VATSIM view and live METAR/TAF data, Flight plan import/creation, Remote autopilot control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Version (Annually) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stratos free?

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

### Is MSFS MAP NG free?

MSFS MAP NG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Stratos or MSFS MAP NG?

Stratos is rated higher. Stratos averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MSFS MAP NG averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Stratos or MSFS MAP NG have ads?

Stratos shows ads; MSFS MAP NG does not.

### Which is updated more often, Stratos or MSFS MAP NG?

Stratos ships an update every 3 weeks, and MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. Most recently, Stratos was updated on October 13, 2026 and MSFS MAP NG on October 28, 2026.

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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.*