BMSNav vs FlightTimer26
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BMSNav
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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!
FlightTimer26
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FlightTimer26 - Your Digital Kneeboard Replacement Replace paper notes and manual calculations with a precise digital flight timer designed for pilots. FlightTimer26 eliminates reading errors and calculation mistakes that can occur when writing on paper during flight. KEY FEATURES: β’ Real-time block time tracking (block start/end) β’ Engine hours monitoring with dual format support (decimal hours or hh:mm) β’ Automatic flight time calculations β’ Clean, distraction-free interface optimized for cockpit use β’ Support for both decimal and hours:minutes engine time formats β’ UTC time option for international operations β’ Previous flights history for quick reference β’ iCloud sync across all devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac) PERFECT FOR: β’ Private pilots tracking flight time and engine hours β’ Flight schools monitoring student progress β’ Aircraft owners maintaining accurate maintenance records β’ Anyone who wants to eliminate paper-based flight tracking β’ Pilots using iPad in cockpit and iPhone for logbook entries WHY FLIGHTTIMER26: Unlike traditional logbooks, FlightTimer26 focuses on real-time flight data capture. It replaces the paper notes you'd typically write on your kneeboard during flight, ensuring accurate time tracking and eliminating manual calculation errors. The app prevents common mistakes like: β’ Misreading engine hour counters β’ Calculation errors in flight time β’ Lost or damaged paper notes β’ Inconsistent time format recording Designed with pilots in mind, the interface is clean and distraction-free, allowing you to focus on flying while accurately recording essential flight data. WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION: Use your iPad in the cockpit for real-time data entry, then access all flight data on your iPhone or Mac for logbook entries. iCloud sync ensures your data is always available across all devices. Note: This app is designed as a digital replacement for paper flight notes and kneeboard entries, not as a replacement for official aircraft logbooks or maintenance records. Available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and French. WHAT'S NEW (fΓΌr Updates): Version 1.0: β’ Initial release β’ Digital kneeboard replacement for flight timing β’ Engine hours tracking with dual format support β’ Block time and flight time calculations β’ Multi-language support (EN, DE, IT, ES, FR) β’ Clean, cockpit-optimized interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FlightTimer26 at every 5 weeks against BMSNav's every 6 months. BMSNav's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BMSNav ships an update every 6 months, FlightTimer26 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BMSNav | FlightTimer26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 β better | 17.6 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sean Eidemiller | Christian Heim |
In-app purchases
BMSNav
No in-app purchases
FlightTimer26
No in-app purchases
Questions
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