Comparison

BMSNav vs AeroKit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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

AeroKit

This aviation companion app offers offline tools for European pilots, including interactive checklists, weight and balance calculations, and performance data. Flight schools can utilize its platform for digital training records, biometric signatures, and student progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Offline pilot tools
  • Interactive checklists
  • Weight & balance calculator
  • Performance calculator
  • Digital training records
  • Biometric instructor signatures
  • Student progress dashboard
Features
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AeroKit is the aviation companion built for European pilots and flight schools. Access verified aircraft data, plan your flights, and manage your training — all in one app. AIRCRAFT COMPANION — FREE, NO LOGIN REQUIRED Every pilot tool works offline with zero login required: - Interactive Checklists — Step through normal and emergency procedures with real-time progress tracking. Safety disclaimer on every use. Based on verified POH data. - Weight & Balance Calculator — Enter passengers, baggage, and fuel. See your CG plotted on the real envelope chart with instant within-limits verification. Supports per-airframe weighing data for school fleets. - Performance Calculator — Compute takeoff and landing distances adjusted for altitude, temperature, wind, and surface type. Cruise performance with TAS and fuel flow at multiple power settings. Density altitude and ISA deviation at a glance. - V-Speeds Reference — All critical speeds organised by category with a colour-coded speed tape. SUPPORTED AIRCRAFT Tecnam P-2008 JC — POH Ed. 2, Rev. 9 Cirrus SR20 G7 — POH P/N 44763-001 More types coming soon (Cessna 172, Piper PA-28). FLIGHT SCHOOL PLATFORM When your school uses AeroKit, sign in and join your organisation to unlock the full training management system: - Digital Training Records — Every mission report filed by your instructor is stored securely and synced across devices. Complete flight details, manoeuvre grades, debrief notes, and next lesson plans — all in one place. - Biometric Signatures — Instructors sign mission reports using Face ID or Touch ID. Legally verifiable, tamper-evident, and faster than ink on paper. - Manoeuvre Grading — Standardised 1–5 grading per manoeuvre, organised by syllabus phase. Track competency across your entire training programme. - Student Training Dashboard — See your total hours, dual and solo split, current syllabus phase, flight milestones, medical and licence currency, and what to prepare for your next lesson. - Lesson Scheduling — View upcoming lessons, book new sessions, and receive push notifications 24 hours and 1 hour before each flight. - Instructor Tools — File standardised post-flight mission reports in under two minutes. View all assigned students, their progress, and recent activity. - School Administration — Student roster, instructor assignment, fleet management, announcements, and join codes for onboarding new members. Web admin panel available at app.aerokit.it. Designed for EASA-regulated DTOs and ATOs across Europe. Training records survive device loss and are always available for competent authority inspections. BUILT FOR REAL FLYING AeroKit was built by a PPL pilot who trains at European flight schools. Every checklist item, every performance number, and every W&B limit has been manually verified against the official POH. Errors can happen, always check the official POH before flight. The app is a supplementary reference tool — not certified by EASA, ENAC, or any aviation authority. The official POH must remain the primary reference for all flights. PRIVACY & DATA Companion features collect zero data — no account needed, no tracking, fully offline. The flight school platform stores only what is needed for training records, hosted in the EU (Frankfurt) under full GDPR compliance. Privacy policy at app.aerokit.it/privacy.

Screenshots

BMSNav4 screens
AeroKit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AeroKit at every 2 days against BMSNav's every 6 months. BMSNav's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

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, AeroKit every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BMSNav versus AeroKit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMSNavAeroKit
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB10 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSean EidemillerPetru Pazara

In-app purchases

None

BMSNav

No in-app purchases

None

AeroKit

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BMSNav free?
BMSNav is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroKit free?
AeroKit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BMSNav or AeroKit have ads?
Neither BMSNav nor AeroKit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BMSNav or AeroKit?
BMSNav ships an update every 6 months, and AeroKit every 2 days. Most recently, BMSNav was updated on October 10, 2026 and AeroKit on September 27, 2026.

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