Comparison

FS Map vs Pilot EFB

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

Head to head
About

FS Map

Features
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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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Pilot EFB

Features
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Decoded weather and NOTAMs for any airport, a logbook that keeps itself current, and EASA and FAA duty limits you can read at a glance. One app, built for pilots, working offline. Pilot EFB is for personal information and organization. It is not a certified Electronic Flight Bag. Always check official sources and your operator's procedures before making operational decisions. FREE TO START, NO ACCOUNT NEEDED Weather, NOTAMs, the airport reference and every calculator are free with no time limit. A free account adds a usage allowance rather than a countdown: - Up to 300 logged hours in the logbook - Up to 20 duties, typed in or imported from your roster - Up to 3 saved flight folders Pilot EFB Pro removes those limits and adds cloud sync across your devices, the aviation chart, 30 days of weather history, decoded NOTAM briefings and PDF logbook exports. Monthly and annual plans. WEATHER AND NOTAMS Read decoded METARs and TAFs with the original report always alongside. Runway wind components, flight-rules categories and data-age badges tell you what the numbers mean and how fresh they are. Browse NOTAMs with runway references, keyword highlighting and change tracking between briefings, on a map or as a list. SIGWX, surface prognosis, winds and temperatures aloft, satellite and PIREPs are one tap away. LOGBOOK Quick entries with automatic nighttime calculation and carry-forward totals. Currency and recency tracking with configurable rules, license, rating and medical expiry reminders, simulator sessions, crew records and photo attachments. CSV import from ForeFlight, LogTen and others; CSV export is always free, and Pro adds the EASA-format PDF logbook and career report packs. DUTY AND FLIGHT TIME LIMITS Explore EASA ORO.FTL and FAA Part 117 for your own reference. Import your roster from a PDF, CSV or calendar file and see the factors behind each flight duty period, your cumulative limits and rest requirements, and what happens to the day with the what-if tool. Operator-specific configuration for OM-A deviations. FLIGHT FOLDERS Save the weather and NOTAMs you reviewed for a flight together. Each saved snapshot is hashed and checked again when displayed, so you can tell whether a saved record has changed. PILOT TOOLS Top of descent, rate of descent, required gradient, VDP and visual approach. Holding entries and timing, wind triangle, crosswind and 1-in-60. Fuel, weights and unit conversions, EET and ETA, world clock, sunrise and sunset, density altitude. ICAO flight plan form, checklists, scratchpad, timers, phonetic alphabet, squawk codes and Q-codes. ON YOUR APPLE DEVICES - iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch - Home Screen widgets and Live Activities - Siri Shortcuts, Spotlight search and the Share extension - App lock with Face ID - Red-light mode, VoiceOver and Dynamic Type Your logbook and duty records are stored on your device, with optional cloud backup and sync when you choose to sign in. No ads, no data sales, and analytics only if you opt in. Look up the weather at your home base, import a month of roster or log your next flight. Start free and upgrade if you need more. Terms of Use: https://pilotefb.com/legal#terms Privacy Policy: https://pilotefb.com/legal#privacy

Screenshots

FS Map4 screens
Pilot EFB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilot EFB at every 4 days against FS Map's every 2 months. Pilot EFB also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 27.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FS Map sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pilot EFB sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FS Map ships an update every 2 months, Pilot EFB every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FS Map versus Pilot EFB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFS MapPilot EFB
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch โ€” better
Requires iOS27.016.4 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB153 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdOps Aero FZ LLCAzimuth Labs Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FS Map

One-time1
  • Unlimited Airports$0.99
2 purchases

Pilot EFB

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pilot EFB Pro Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is FS Map free?
FS Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot EFB free?
Pilot EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FS Map or Pilot EFB have ads?
Neither FS Map nor Pilot EFB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FS Map or Pilot EFB?
FS Map ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot EFB every 4 days. Most recently, FS Map was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pilot EFB on October 24, 2026.

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