Direct vs Moving Map Basic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Direct
This offline air navigation tool provides real-time GPS tracking, a comprehensive airport database, and intuitive flight instruments for VFR and IFR flights. It supports various aircraft types and offers features like holding pattern assistance and flight history, enabling confident navigation even without an internet connection.
- Real-time GPS tracking
- Worldwide airport database
- Intuitive flight instruments (EHSI, RMI)
- Offline map support
- Holding pattern helper
- Flight history and reports
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Direct-To Pilot GPS is your essential offline air navigation tool for VFR and IFR flights. Developed by pilots, for pilots. Navigate safely and efficiently with real-time GPS, a worldwide airport database, and intuitive flight instruments like EHSI, RMI, and more. Ideal for general aviation, helicopters, gliders, and flight training. ► FEATURES • Real-time GPS tracking • EHSI, HSI, and RMI views • Magnetic/true north support • Google Maps & offline mode • 50,000+ airports & navaids • Runway & frequency info • Custom user points • Nearby airport finder • Holding pattern helper • ICAO/IATA search • Metric & imperial units • Flight history & reports Fly confidently—even offline. Free version includes 1 airport/country. Upgrade to unlock all features. Note: This app is not a certified navigation instrument. Always cross-check with official sources. Fly safe! - FlyGo-Aviation Team
Moving Map Basic
Track your aircraft's real-time position on a detailed, offline map. View live flight data including distance, time, speed, and altitude. Ideal for airline passengers wanting to follow their journey.
- Real-time aircraft position on map
- Downloadable offline maps (World, Europe, North America, Asia)
- Live flight data (distance, time, speed, altitude)
- Automatic route and zoom view swapping
- Detailed map with cities, countries, and points of interest
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Moving Map displays a realtime position of your aircraft on a map. The BASIC version, oriented to airline passengers, features the following characteristics: A DETAILED MAP • You download the region you operate on: World, Europe, North America or Asia. • High resolution, works without internet connection • Cities, country names, lakes, rivers • Major points of interest and mountains name • Swapping automatically between route view and close zoom view LIVE FLIGHT INFORMATION PAGE Display live data concerning your flight: • Remaining distance to destination (in NM, SM or Km) • Time left to destination • Current speed (in Knots, Km/h or Mph) • Flying altitude (in feet or meters) The PRO version, oriented to aircraft owners and operators, features the BASIC characteristics plus the following: • High resolution map, day mode and night mode • Welcome on board screen with weather conditions at destination • Welcome to destination screen with arrival city picture • 4 different aircraft icons (airline, private jet, single engine and helicopter) • Aircraft track displayed in the live information page • Estimated external temperature displayed in the live information page • Aircraft pressurisation in the live information page • Possibility to lock the view on one page (close zoom, far zoom or flight info) • GPS accuracy LIMITATION • GPS needs to be ON • Preferably position the device near a window • On a fully charged iPad the battery lifetime has been tested up to 4 hours • At least 1.0 Gb of free space for installation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Direct at 4.6 against Moving Map Basic's 2.0. Direct also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 39%) and ratings volume (684 vs 3). Moving Map Basic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Direct sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Moving Map Basic asks for nothing beyond the download.
Direct holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Direct has 684 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Direct's written reviews are positive against 39% of Moving Map Basic's.
Direct ships an update every 2 months, Moving Map Basic every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Direct | Moving Map Basic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (684 ratings) — better | 2.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.6% of reviews — better | 39.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 684 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flygo-Aviation Ltd | Riccardo Arrigoni |
Customer experience
Direct
Moving Map Basic
Bugs and requests
Direct
Reported bugs
2 issues- Can't delete waypoints in free trial
- Doesn't launch
Requested features
4 requests- VFR map overlay
- Add waypoints between final point
- Add miles per hour display
- Save route
Moving Map Basic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Direct
- Half Price Pro Mode$16.99
- Normal Price Pro Mode$31.99
Moving Map Basic
No in-app purchases
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