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Updated October 2026
Holdings
Holdings
Oliver Puetz
📚 Education
🔧 Utilities

Holdings is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 10+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

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IFR Holding Pattern Trainer#1

IFR Holding Pattern Trainer by Flygo-Aviation Ltd

Aviation trainer for pilots
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
2.0(2 ratings)
$5.99
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This aviation trainer helps IFR pilots and students master complex holding procedures through explanations, visual aids, and interactive learning. It includes a test module and a quick finder map to enhance understanding and preparation for exams.

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator#2

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator by Flygo-Aviation Ltd

Aviation trainer for pilots
Strong Contender
📚 Education
3.9😐(76 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Practice instrument flight rules (IFR) navigation with this simulator. Learn and improve IFR procedures, including VOR, NDB, and holding patterns. Offers cockpit and map modes with adjustable wind and built-in tasks for comprehensive pilot training.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive controls
  • 🎓 Excellent learning tool for IFR training and instrument procedures
  • 🎮 Comprehensive customization options (wind, runway, conditions)
  • 📊 Dual view modes (cockpit and map/plan view)
  • 🎯 Realistic flight modeling and aerodynamics
  • 🔧 Adjustable difficulty levels for all skill levels
  • 📱 Works seamlessly on both iPad and smartphone
  • 💡 Blind practice exercises for skill development
  • 🏆 Helpful for IFR rating preparation and practice
  • 🎪 Engaging cockpit mode for realistic simulation

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with limited free trial
  • ⏱️ Unreasonably short trial period (3-5 minutes)
  • 🔒 Paywall blocks most features in free version
  • 🎯 Unrealistic immediate heading changes (no standard rate turns)
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and stability issues
  • ⚙️ Heading indicator sometimes gets stuck
  • 📍 HSI radial tracking appears inaccurate
  • 🚫 Missing common instrument options (fixed-card ADF, LOC mode)
  • ⏰ Turn rate doesn't match real aircraft (1 min vs 2 min standard)
  • 🔍 No feedback on incorrect task execution
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments#3

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments by Flygo-Aviation Ltd

Sim for VOR, ILS, HSI, Holding
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.5(952 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master instrument flying with interactive modules and a built-in simulator. Practice navigation instruments, IFR procedures, and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and instructors preparing for instrument ratings.

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IFR Flight Simulator
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This app provides a comprehensive study tool for pilots, focusing on aircraft cockpit systems and procedures. It offers interactive learning for lights and switches, along with customizable flow procedures that can be shared and accessed via the cloud. Users can test their knowledge and access detailed information on hundreds of buttons and switches.

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Practice Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) navigation with this simulator. Learn and hone your skills using various aircraft instruments and customizable flight parameters. Ideal for student pilots and instructors.

Unlimited IFR proceduresCustomizable navigation aidsAdjustable aircraft position and speed
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CPaT Mobile 4
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Access your aviation training materials offline. Download courses to study at your convenience and sync your progress back to the CPaT Learning Management System when you have an internet connection.

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Garmin GTN Trainer
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Learn the basic operation of Garmin avionics with a simulated on-the-ground training environment. Practice using the pilot interface with realistic multi-touch controls, flight plan editing, and access to detailed airport information, approach charts, and weather data.

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VOR Simulator Pro
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Master radio navigation with this VOR simulator. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning and authentic navigation features like To/From indicators and Cone of Confusion effects. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to hone skills on the ground.

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