Comparison

MSFS MAP NG vs Headcam

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

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About

MSFS MAP NG

Enhance your flight simulation experience with a high-performance moving map and EFB. Stream instruments, access professional charts, and monitor live weather and traffic. Offers remote cockpit control for a more immersive simulation.

Highlights
  • Instrument streaming (Beta)
  • Professional charting
  • Live weather and radar
  • Traffic monitoring
  • Remote cockpit control
  • Flight plan imports
Features
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MSFS MAP NG: Your High-Performance EFB & Moving Map Take your flight simulation to the next level with MSFS MAP NG—the ultimate high-performance Moving Map designed for both MSFS 2020 and MSFS 2024. Delivering a professional-grade suite of tools at an unbeatable price, MSFS MAP NG is the perfect, powerful alternative to Navigraph and Volanta. ================================================== WHY CHOOSE MSFS MAP NG? ================================================== * Ultra-Smooth Performance: Real-time aircraft position tracking with high-refresh-rate animations and zero stutter. * NEW! Seamless Instrument Streaming (Beta): Stream your cockpit instruments directly without using panel pop-outs—meaning virtually zero FPS impact! (Requires DirectX 12 enabled in graphics settings). * Professional Charting: Access over 65,000 AIP charts, FAA Sectional VFR charts, and Open Flight Maps. * Complete Situational Awareness: Integrated terrain visualization, weather overlays, and elevation profiles keep you fully informed. * Network & Online Ready: Complete VATSIM integration and live METAR/TAF weather reporting for realistic operations. * Effortless Flight Planning: Direct flight plan imports from SimBrief or use the built-in flight planner. ================================================== KEY FEATURES ================================================== * Instrument Streaming (Beta): Smooth, low-latency display streaming without external pop-out windows or performance hits. * Comprehensive Navigation: NDB, VOR, Airway, and Waypoint data overlays. * Detailed Aeronautical Data: Complete airport directory and navigational search. * Live Weather & Radar: Real-time rain radar, live METARs, TAFs, and dynamic terrain rendering. * Traffic Monitoring: Track live AI aircraft and multiplayer traffic in real time. * Remote Cockpit Control: Manipulate your autopilot and COM/NAV radios directly from any tablet, phone, or web browser. ================================================== HOW TO GET STARTED ================================================== 1. Download Desktop Server: Syncing with your simulator requires a lightweight desktop helper application. Download it at: https://www.msfsmap.com 2. Enable DX12: To use the Beta Instrument Streaming feature, ensure DirectX 12 (DX12) is enabled in your simulator's graphics settings. Note: Core features are free to use. Unlock advanced functionality and premium charting with a one time purchase . ================================================== TERMS & FEEDBACK ================================================== We are committed to continuous, long-term updates! We highly value community feedback as we evolve the platform. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Headcam

Features
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Headcam turns your iPhone or iPad into a streaming camera for your PC. Video and mic straight into OBS, a virtual green screen with no backdrop, and a twist: opentrack compatible head tracking in games. YOUR PHONE, YOUR CAMERA - Stream video and microphone straight to OBS Studio through QuickFeed, our own ultra low latency OBS transport - AI noise cancellation cleans up your mic - Works over WiFi or a USB cable LOOK THE PART - Virtual green screen: drop yourself into any scene, no backdrop needed. Chroma key with adjustable color. - On-device background blur: keep the focus on you, not your room. Adjustable strength. - Built-in fill light: multiple brightness steps to light your face in a dark room. Border or full-screen, with warm, daylight, golden, rose and white presets. THE TWIST: HEAD TRACKING Your head is an input your games have been ignoring. Give it something to do. - OpenTrack compatible head tracking over standard UDP (default port 4242). Works with OpenTrack, or anything OpenTrack feeds that smooths the input. - Free-look in-game by moving your head while your hands stay on the controls - TrueDepth face tracking with 6 degrees of freedom: position and rotation - Optional AirPods mode: head rotation from the sensors in your AirPods - Tune every axis to your taste: sensitivity sliders and per-axis multipliers for X, Y, Z, yaw, pitch and roll - Smoothing engines ported from the OpenTrack project (One Euro, Accela), with a 30 or 60 Hz tracking rate MADE FOR REAL DESKS - Mirror flip, fit or fill framing - Screen dim mode: the display goes dark while tracking and streaming keep running - Sits happily in a mount next to your monitor SET UP IN SECONDS No accounts, no pairing. Type your PC's IP address and go. Headcam is free to use. A single one-time purchase unlocks the Pro extras.

Screenshots

MSFS MAP NG4 screens
Headcam4 screens

Verdict

The call

MSFS MAP NG and Headcam are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. MSFS MAP NG sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and Headcam sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSFS MAP NG ships an update every 5 days, Headcam every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MSFS MAP NG versus Headcam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSFS MAP NGHeadcam
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer圣跃 巩Blair Watt

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MSFS MAP NG

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version (Monthly)3 Days trial$2.491 Month
  • Pro Version (Annually)$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium$16.99
1 purchases

Headcam

One-time1
  • Headcam Pro$11.99

Questions

Is MSFS MAP NG free?
MSFS MAP NG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Headcam free?
Headcam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MSFS MAP NG or Headcam have ads?
Neither MSFS MAP NG nor Headcam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSFS MAP NG or Headcam?
MSFS MAP NG ships an update every 5 days, and Headcam every 6 days. Most recently, MSFS MAP NG was updated on November 8, 2026 and Headcam on October 31, 2026.

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