Comparison

Flight Deck FMS vs RouteRadar

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

Head to head
About

Flight Deck FMS

This app transforms your iPad or iPhone into a realistic, touch-ready Flight Management System for X-Plane. It offers seamless real-time connection and detailed avionics mirroring, enhancing flight simulation accuracy and immersion.

Highlights
  • Real-time X-Plane connection
  • Full FMC, MCDU, and INS functionality
  • Realistic tactile key response
  • Automatic aircraft detection
  • Modern and legacy layout options
  • Optimized for cockpit visuals
Features
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Step into the heart of your aircraft. Flight Deck FMS brings a full-featured Flight Management System (FMC, MCDU and INS) to your iPad and iPhone, connected in real time to X-Plane. Designed for realism and precision, it mirrors the avionics logic and tactile workflow of real-world flight decks. Built on the same technology as Flight Deck ONE, it turns your iPad or iPhone into a live, touch-ready FMS — with zero setup. Features • Seamless UDP auto-connection to X-Plane • Single, dual and triple CDU mode (Pilot, Copilot, Engineer) • Supports INS systems including Delco Carousel CIVA and Litton LTN-92 • Modern and legacy layouts faithfully matching each aircraft’s avionics generation • Realistic tactile response with EXEC, CLR, MENU, and line-select keys • Automatic aircraft detection and layout selection • Optimized for cockpit use — crisp, high-contrast visuals • Works across the Flight Deck ecosystem Integration • Compatible with X-Plane 11 & 12 Aircraft and Plugins supported • Laminar Boeing 737-800 • Laminar Airbus A330-300 • Laminar Citation X • Laminar MD-82 • Zibo/Level Up Boing 737 • ToLiss Airbus A3xx • Flight Factor Boing 777-200ER • Hot Start Challenger 650 • Rotate MD-11 • Rotate MD-80 • Sparky Boeing 747-400 • Felis Boeing 747-200 (CIVA INS, LTN-92 INS, FMC) • FlyJSim Dash-8 • Torquesim Citation 525 • AirfoilLabs KingAir 350 (FMS) • xCIVA INS • and more to come very soon Pricing • Free to download with limited functionality • Unlock Flight Deck FMS Plus for complete functionality on the Laminar Default FMC • Unlock Flight Deck FMS PRO for complete functionality on all the current and future Modules Terms of use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

RouteRadar

Discover and track flight simulator routes worldwide with this comprehensive companion app. Browse curated routes, explore scenic sightseeing flights, and access a global airport database. Log your flights and save favorites for future adventures.

Highlights
  • Discover curated flight simulator routes
  • Explore scenic VFR sightseeing flights
  • Visualize routes on a 3D globe
  • Access airport and ILS database
  • Log flown routes with details
  • Save favorite routes
Features
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RouteRadar is the ultimate companion app for flight simulator pilots. Whether you're planning a short hop between European cities or a long-haul journey across the Pacific, RouteRadar helps you discover, explore, and track your favorite routes. DISCOVER ROUTES Browse hundreds of curated flight simulator routes across four categories — Short Haul, Medium Haul, Long Haul, and Extended Range. Filter by region, search by airport ICAO code, or tap "Surprise Me" for a random route suggestion. Each route includes satellite map imagery, distance, estimated flight time, and suggested aircraft types. SCENIC SIGHTSEEING FLIGHTS Explore a handpicked collection of over 50 breathtaking VFR sightseeing routes — from the Grand Canyon to the Norwegian Fjords, Swiss Alps to the Great Barrier Reef. Five new scenic flights are featured daily. Fly low and slow in GA aircraft like the Cessna 172 and Piper PA-28 while enjoying stunning scenery. 3D GLOBE VIEW Visualize all routes on an interactive 3D satellite globe. See the world's flight connections at a glance, filter by region, and discover new destinations from a global perspective. AIRPORT & ILS DATABASE Search thousands of airports worldwide. View detailed airport information including runways, ILS localizer and glideslope frequencies, and communication frequencies — essential data for realistic approaches in your simulator. FLIGHT LOG Mark any route as flown with the "I Flew This" button. Log your flight date, aircraft, duration, and personal notes. Track your flight history and see which routes you've already completed with visual checkmarks across the app. FAVORITES Save routes you want to fly later. Your favorites and flight log are always just one tap away. DESIGNED FOR ALL DEVICES Optimized for iPhone and iPad with an adaptive layout — enjoy a two-column card grid on iPad for a rich browsing experience. MULTI-LANGUAGE SUPPORT Available in English, Turkish, German, and Brazilian Portuguese. RouteRadar is designed for flight simulation enthusiasts. All route data, airport information, and ILS frequencies are intended for simulator use only and should not be used for real-world aviation navigation.

Screenshots

Flight Deck FMS2 screens
RouteRadar3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RouteRadar at 5.0 against Flight Deck FMS's 4.2. RouteRadar also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Flight Deck FMS's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Flight Deck FMS sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. RouteRadar asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RouteRadar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flight Deck FMS has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Flight Deck FMS ships an update every 5 days, RouteRadar every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Flight Deck FMS versus RouteRadar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlight Deck FMSRouteRadar
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.517.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVisuality srlOrkut Orbeyi

Customer experience

Flight Deck FMS

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

RouteRadar

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Flight Deck FMS

One-time2
  • Flight Deck FMS Standard$8.99
  • Flight FMS Plus$17.99
None

RouteRadar

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Flight Deck FMS free?
Flight Deck FMS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RouteRadar free?
RouteRadar is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Flight Deck FMS or RouteRadar?
RouteRadar is rated higher. Flight Deck FMS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while RouteRadar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Flight Deck FMS or RouteRadar have ads?
Neither Flight Deck FMS nor RouteRadar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Flight Deck FMS or RouteRadar?
Flight Deck FMS ships an update every 5 days, and RouteRadar every 4 months. Most recently, Flight Deck FMS was updated on October 9, 2026 and RouteRadar on October 17, 2026.

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