News

  21 Mar, 2026 - FSWidgets Connect for X-Plane Updated

The FSWidgets Connect plugin for X-Plane 11 & 12 has been updated, specifically to address a crash on X-Plane 12.4.0 or later, but is recommended for all users.

To update, download and replace the existing plugin (see Manual for installation help).

  1 Sep, 2025 - More New Aero Charts

Two new VFR Navigation Charts charts called France Aero and Swiss Topo have been added to the Aero Charts menu in most FSWidgets apps.

To view them, see the Aero Charts menu in our apps.

  1 Aug, 2025 - New UK Aero Chart

From today, a new aero chart called UK Aero - VFR Navigation Charts is available in the Aero Charts menu in most FSWidgets apps.

As is the case with the Australia Aero chart, it was made from scratch using raw open-source data and styled using cutting-edge GIS tools to have the look and feel of a real-world aviation chart. We hope you enjoy it!

To view it, tap the UK Aero item in the Aero Charts menu.

  28 Mar, 2025 - Aerofly FS 4 Update

Aerofly FS 4 has received an important update to help users who were unable to connect FSWidgets apps to the Mac App Store edition of the sim.

To update, download the new Version 4.6.8 or later from the Mac App Store.

Thanks to the Aerofly team for their wonderful product and great support!

  23 Nov, 2024 - MSFS 2024 Support

FSWidgets Connect now supports MSFS 2020 & 2024.

To update, download and run the installer again, no need to un-install first.

  30 Aug, 2024 - Navigator 1.2 Released

FSWidgets Navigator 1.2 now includes US/Alaska Terminal Procedures!

On opening the airport info panel, if there are any Terminal Procedures associated with that airfield, a Charts button will appear in the top left corner.

The app is updated manually or automatically via the App Store on iOS and Mac.

  9 Apr, 2024 - Navigator 1.1 Released

FSWidgets Navigator 1.1 adds some minor updates and a keyboard fix for entering the simulator IP address in Settings on devices using non-US/GB/AU locales.

To update manually or automatically, see the App Store on iOS and Mac.

  3 Apr, 2024 - Navigator App Released

Today we release our new map app for iOS and macOS - FSWidgets Navigator! The app is universal so a single purchase via the App Store can be used on three devices: iPhone, iPad and Mac (M1 + Ventura or later).

Navigator is a completely new app and has been built from the ground up over the last 12 months using the navite Apple Maps SDK, which ensures the smoothest mapping experience on iOS & macOS.

It works with most sims, including MSFS, P3D, FSX, X-Plane & Aerofly FS.

Features include:

• Universal app, runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac (Ventura + M1 or later)
• Built with native iOS Apple Maps SDK
• Stunning full screen, edge to edge map display
• Split screen on iPad supported
• Fully dark-mode compliant
• Native Apple base maps use sharp vector graphics
• Ultra smooth manual panning & zooming
• Supports manual map rotation
• Track-up or North-up map orientation options
• Compass rose supports true or magnetic indication
• Jet, prop or helicopter aircraft icon options
• Supports MSFS, P3D, FSX, X-Plane & Aerofly FS
• Native MSFS, P3D, FSX & X-Plane flight plan file display
• Great Circle projection option for flight plan
• Dropbox option for transferring flight plans to the device
• Includes all Apple Maps styles - Roads, Roads Light, Sat & Hybrid
• Includes over 40 aero chart overlays
• Worldwide Nav Data icons (airport, ILS, VOR, NDB, fix)
• Detailed info for airports (runways, frequencies, lighting)
• Worldwide weather icons (METAR/TAF)
• US NEXRAD precipitation data
• World rain, cloud, pressure and wind data

Available from today on the App Store.

For more details see the FSWidgets Navigator page.

  3 Apr, 2024 - App Retirements

Just like people, sometimes apps also need to retire. After well over a decade of service, the following apps have been sunsetted and removed from sale:

• iGMap for iPhone
• iGMapHD for iPad
• EFB for iPad
• EFB for Mac
• Airports for iOS
• Airports for Mac
• Airports for Windows

What takes their place? Much of the functionality of the above-mentioned products are covered by a new map app which will be announced soon. It will soon appear on the App Store, and the same app can simultaneously run on iPhone, iPad or Mac (Ventura + M1 or later).

Any previously purchased iOS apps which are listed above can be still be downloaded from the App Store (see Purchased section). For the Mac apps, please Contact us for a download link.

In the case of the Android apps, demand for this platform has not been as strong as we had hoped for, so we are pushing pause for now on Android development and retiring the following apps:

• GMapHD for Android
• QuickPlan for Android
• EFB for Android
• Airports for Android

Registered users of the Android apps with older devices (Android 5.0 to 8.1) can still download them via the android.fswidgets.com page.

Retired apps will be on extended support, ending on 1 Jan, 2027.