# Charts+ vs MSFS MAP NG

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Charts+ | MSFS MAP NG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charts-plus/id843489884/reviews) | **[3.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msfs-map-ng/id6739965227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **5.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 123 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Navblue Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/455732159) | [圣跃 巩](https://appshunter.io/developer/1757456097) |

## What reviewers say

### Charts+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/charts-plus/id843489884)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MSFS MAP NG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/msfs-map-ng/id6739965227)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version (Monthly) | $2.49 | per month |
| Pro Version (Annually) | $17.99 | per year |
| Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*