Comparison

BMSNav vs Kneeboard for Pilots

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

Head to head
About

BMSNav

Features
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BMSNav is a companion app for the Falcon BMS flight simulator that displays kneeboards, briefings, and various navigation aids on a mobile device. It was built primarily to act as a sort of physical kneeboard, obviating the need to activate the pilot model and to flip through the in-game kneeboards. Note that in order to use BMSNav, you must run the accompanying server (BMSNavServer) on the same machine as BMS itself. The server monitors the kneeboard files for the selected theater and automatically [re]generates the images any time a change is made in Weapon Delivery Planner. It also monitors the briefings directory and grabs the latest HTML file whenever the user "prints" the briefing in BMS. As such, there's no need to copy/paste files or manually convert images and transfer them to your mobile device. Simply run the server, select a theater, and you're set! Detailed installation and usage instructions can be found at the BMSNav website... https://rsedev.net/bmsnav Good luck on your next mission!

About

Kneeboard for Pilots

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Stop juggling paper, pens, and checklists in the cockpit. Kneeboard is the elegant, powerful, and essential iPad app designed to replace your traditional kneeboard, letting you focus on one thing: flying. Engineered by pilots for pilots, Kneeboard streamlines your entire in-flight workflow. Experience a writing feel, powered by Apple Pencil, that is as natural and responsive as pen on paper. COMMAND YOUR FLIGHT DECK, YOUR WAY Hit the ground running with built-in templates for Departures, Arrivals, ATIS, and more. Or, take complete control by seamlessly importing your own custom checklists, performance cards, or diagrams as PDF or PNG files. Your cockpit, your rules. FLUID NOTES, ZERO CLUTTER Scribble a clearance, sketch a holding pattern, or jot down frequencies with a lag-free, precision-driven drawing engine. Need to focus on a detail? Simply pinch-to-zoom and pan across the canvas with intuitive two-finger gestures. It’s powerful, but it stays out of your way. FIND ANYTHING, INSTANTLY Never lose a critical piece of information again. Assign custom names, tag notes as favorites for quick access, and organize everything with custom categories you create. Filter by "IFR Training," "Cross-Country," or by tail number to keep your log clean and accessible. ARCHIVE & SHARE LIKE A PRO With a single tap, export any note as a clean, high-quality PDF that merges your handwriting with the template background. It's perfect for debriefing with your CFI, logging flight details for your records, or professional record-keeping. Whether you're a student pilot on your first solo, a seasoned CFI, or a weekend flyer, Kneeboard is the most reliable co-pilot you'll have on your iPad. Download Kneeboard today and upgrade your flight experience.

Screenshots

BMSNav4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BMSNav at none against Kneeboard for Pilots's 1. BMSNav also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.5). Kneeboard for Pilots's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 6 months). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Kneeboard for Pilots sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. BMSNav asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BMSNav ships an update every 6 months, Kneeboard for Pilots every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and May 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
BMSNav versus Kneeboard for Pilots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMSNavKneeboard for Pilots
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPad
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better17.5
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean EidemillerSelcuk Dolapci

In-app purchases

None

BMSNav

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kneeboard for Pilots

One-time1
  • Kneeboard Pro$9.99

Questions

Is BMSNav free?
BMSNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kneeboard for Pilots free?
Kneeboard for Pilots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BMSNav or Kneeboard for Pilots have ads?
Neither BMSNav nor Kneeboard for Pilots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BMSNav or Kneeboard for Pilots?
BMSNav ships an update every 6 months, and Kneeboard for Pilots every 5 weeks. Most recently, BMSNav was updated on September 11, 2026 and Kneeboard for Pilots on May 17, 2026.

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