Comparison

BMSNav vs FlightTimer26

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

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

Screenshots

BMSNav4 screens
FlightTimer264 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
BMSNav versus FlightTimer26: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMSNavFlightTimer26
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSean EidemillerChristian Heim

In-app purchases

None

BMSNav

No in-app purchases

None

FlightTimer26

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMSNav free?
BMSNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightTimer26 free?
FlightTimer26 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BMSNav or FlightTimer26 have ads?
Neither BMSNav nor FlightTimer26 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BMSNav or FlightTimer26?
BMSNav ships an update every 6 months, and FlightTimer26 every 5 weeks. Most recently, BMSNav was updated on September 11, 2026 and FlightTimer26 on September 22, 2026.

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