Comparison

Charts+ vs MSFS MAP NG

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

Head to head
About

Charts+

This app provides pilots with worldwide enroute maps, terminal charts, and a document viewer for airline documentation. It features a search engine, clipboard, and bookmarking for easy access to flight information.

Highlights
  • Worldwide enroute map with polar routes
  • Terminal charts viewer with sketches
  • Document viewer with search engine
  • Clipboard and bookmark function
  • Electronic Flight Bag functionality
Features
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The next generation of NAVBLUE Charts+ is here. Influenced by Pilots for use in the cockpit, the redesigned Charts+ interface improves on the user experience. NAVBLUE Charts+ gives pilots the ability: - To have a worldwide enroute map with polar route capacities, - To have a terminal charts viewer with sketches, - To have a document viewer to read Charts+ Guide and as well as your airline documentation with a search engine. - A clipboard and bookmark function for charts and document. This new version provides Enroute Charts directly on your iPad turning it into a powerful Electronic Flight Bag. Note: you MUST have a valid NAVBLUE Charts subscription to activate new aerodrome coverage or update your charts. Currently NAVBLUE Charts+ is targeted at NAVBLUE commercial airline customers.

About

MSFS MAP NG

This app provides a high-performance moving map and charting tools for flight simulators. It offers real-time aircraft position updates, professional charts, and integrated weather and terrain data for enhanced situational awareness. Advanced features and premium content are available through a subscription.

Highlights
  • Real-time aircraft position updates
  • Professional charting (AIP, VFR, Open Flight Maps)
  • Integrated terrain and weather overlays
  • VATSIM view and live METAR/TAF data
  • Flight plan import/creation
  • Remote autopilot control
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 subscription. ================================================== 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/

Screenshots

MSFS MAP NG4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MSFS MAP NG at 3.8 against Charts+'s 1.3. MSFS MAP NG also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Charts+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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. MSFS MAP NG sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Charts+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MSFS MAP NG holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 6% of Charts+'s written reviews are positive against 0% of MSFS MAP NG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charts+ ships an update every 5 months, MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Charts+ versus MSFS MAP NG: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharts+MSFS MAP NG
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.3 (13 ratings)3.8 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavblue Inc.圣跃 巩

Customer experience

Charts+

All ratings13 ratings
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive5.6%
Neutral16.7%
Negative77.8%

MSFS MAP NG

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Charts+

No 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$6.99

Questions

Is Charts+ free?
Charts+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MSFS MAP NG free?
MSFS MAP NG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Charts+ or MSFS MAP NG?
MSFS MAP NG is rated higher. Charts+ averages 1.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MSFS MAP NG averages 3.8 from 12 ratings.
Do Charts+ or MSFS MAP NG have ads?
Neither Charts+ nor MSFS MAP NG shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charts+ or MSFS MAP NG?
Charts+ ships an update every 5 months, and MSFS MAP NG every 5 days. Most recently, Charts+ was updated on October 11, 2026 and MSFS MAP NG on October 12, 2026.

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