AeroRouteMap vs FS Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
AeroRouteMap
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AeroRouteMap is a flight-planning reference and route visualization app for iPhone and iPad. Use a fast offline world vector map to inspect country borders, country names, terrain, lakes, and route geometry without relying on map tiles. Enter aviation-style route text such as waypoint, airway, waypoint sequences, or add coordinate-defined custom waypoints and closed shapes. AeroRouteMap draws the great-circle path, labels waypoints, estimates leg distance and bearing, and can show a projected aircraft position from UTC takeoff time and flight time. Tap a country to review reference information including ICAO and ACC names where available, capital, population, area, GDP, currency, exchange rate, and monthly climate line charts. Country names can be shown in supported app languages while route controls remain in aviation English. AeroRouteMap can update its NavData package from a public static update site. The app validates downloaded data before installing it locally and falls back to bundled data when no update is installed. Important limitation: AeroRouteMap is for planning and reference only. It is not certified AIRAC navigation data and must not be used for operational navigation, dispatch, air traffic control, terrain clearance, or flight safety decisions. Always use official and current aviation publications for real-world operations.
FS Map
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FSMap helps flight simmers quickly visualize all their favorite and custom airports on an interactive map. Save the airports you use most, explore them at a glance, and build a clear overview of the routes and journeys you can create in your simulator.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AeroRouteMap at none against FS Map's 1. AeroRouteMap also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 27.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. FS Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AeroRouteMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | AeroRouteMap | FS Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | โ | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 โ better | 27.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CHING-MING HSU | AdOps Aero FZ LLC |
In-app purchases
AeroRouteMap
No in-app purchases
FS Map
- Unlimited Airports$0.99









