IFR Flight Simulator User Reviews

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Good in general

The app is good in general, but it positions your aircraft a,ready aligned with the solution. I wish it was giving you random positions and you would have to figure out how to set up your instruments yourself.

Good but Overpriced

Yes it’s a good app (although a bit out of date referring to NDBs and VORs. But way overpriced for why it is. Why is even a subscription? Subscription apps are for where information is constantly changing or updating. $5 per month just to be able to use it is crazy.

Response from developer

Thanks for the honest feedback. Keeping the app running on current devices, maintaining real-world navdata, and continuing to develop new training features is ongoing work, and the subscription is what makes that possible. We genuinely believe it's worth it as a training tool and that it's far cheaper than even a single sim session, but there's a free trial so you can weigh that up for yourself before committing. If you have questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out at support@ifrsimulator.com.

3/5

very helpful for practice, but some essential features are only available for premium subscribers...

Response from developer

Glad to hear it's been helpful for practice. Keeping the app up to date and continuing to develop it takes ongoing work, and paid access is what makes that possible. We're convinced it's worth it for IFR training, and there's a free trial so you can explore everything before committing. If you have problems claiming the trial, please reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com and we will help you with that.

Review

Fantastic way to experiment and visualise the initial IFR manoeuvres. Solid updates (modern vs traditional instruments) and additions of new exercices (dme arc)
10/10 would recommend for practice and visualisation

Response from developer

Really glad the DME arc trainer and the switchable instruments are hitting the mark for you. Thanks for the kind words and the recommendation, they mean a lot. If you ever have suggestions for what to add next, drop us a line at support@ifrsimulator.com.

Terrible

Not only is this app terrible, but after using several apps for my flight training over the past few months, I recently realized that the developer blatantly copied (and did a poor job of it, by the way) the website of ATC One. As a developer, that’s extremely unprofessional. I’ve already reported this to the original app’s team.

As a CFI, I would not recommend this app to anyone—especially considering the creator’s lack of integrity in copying others’ work. It seriously calls into question whether this app was built by real pilots at all, which makes it even less trustworthy.
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Response from developer

The copying claim is incorrect. IFR Flight Simulator was developed independently and has been on Google Play since 2017 and on the App Store since 2022, which predates the app referenced here. The two apps also cover entirely different subjects: IFR flight procedures versus ATC radio communication. We encourage anyone interested to try the app and judge it on its own merits.

Requires purchase

App states “in app” but after a short trial period, your subscription begins. No free trial unless you sign up.

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback. Just to clarify, the app does include a free trial so users can explore it before any subscription begins. If anything was unclear or did not work as expected, please feel free to contact us at support@ifrsimulator.com.

Good App besides price

While i can’t fault the dev for wanting money for their work, its just not a lot of features that you get without premium. But possibly the best app of its type on mobile

Response from developer

Thanks for the kind words and honest feedback. We understand the concern about pricing: keeping the app current and continuing to develop it takes ongoing work, and paid access is what makes that possible. We're confident it's worth it for IFR training, and there's a free trial so you can explore the full app before committing. Questions or suggestions are always welcome at support@ifrsimulator.com.

Almost really good

A clever and helpful app that is let down by impossibly fiddly controls. It takes 5-10 attempts ever get the heading to actually change

Cant use basic IFR functions

For the free flight mode I am unable to tune direct to waypoints to join holds and conduct full approaches

Response from developer

Tuning navaids and joining holds from Free Flight mode is supported, so something sounds off on your end. Please send us the details at support@ifrsimulator.com, including your device and app version, and we'll help you get it working.

Almost unable to use

99% of the game features requires you to pay a premium subscription

Response from developer

We understand the concern about pricing. Keeping the app current and continuing to develop it takes ongoing work, and paid access makes that possible. We're confident it's worth it and a real help for IFR training, and there's a free trial so you can explore everything and see for yourself before committing. If you have questions, reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com.

Near perfect

Amazing UI and easy to comprehend solutions, perfect for simulating IFR environments. My only complaint is the price of the extra features. Albeit not needed, some looser restrictions on premium items would be nice. It would also be cool to see accomplishment or finish screens to actually know when you’ve completed it correctly.
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I wish I had this as an IFR student

Just found out about this app and have it a shot. I already hold an IFR rating so I see no need to buy the plan, but man, just going through the free holding and track/intercept practice makes me wish I had this in my training.
I definitely would’ve bought a plan and it would’ve made it so much easier (especially with unpublished holds which I sucked at lol).

Now I just use it to maintain my own proficiency when I’m not flying. Thanks for making this incredible app!
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Response from developer

Really appreciate you sharing that, and glad the holding and intercept practice are useful for staying current. Unpublished holds trip up a lot of pilots, so it's great to hear the step-by-step approach helps. If you ever have questions or suggestions, reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com.

太贵了

86$,学生承担不起

Response from developer

Thanks for your feedback — we understand that pricing can be a concern, especially for students. We try to keep the core features accessible for everyone, while the premium version helps support continued development. We appreciate your input and will keep affordability in mind as we move forward. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at support@ifrsimulator.com.

Absolutely brilliant

As a young aspiring aerospace engineer, this app is such a unique and useful tool for getting a sense of flying on instruments alone. It could likely be used also as a demonstrative aid for those who suffer from a fear of flying. Excellent stuff, and kudos to the developer(s).

Great tool

Perfect for beginners to career pilots for sim prep or interview prep

Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback, nautic hunt! We're happy to hear that the app is helpful for both beginners and career pilots in preparing for simulations and interviews. Your support is appreciated! If you have any suggestions or need assistance, feel free to reach out.

MEIR Students Dream

A powerful app to practice new skills, or keep them sharp ANYWHERE!

Good app but extremely expensive

Good app that can be improved for those who needs to review holding entries but pricing is extremely expensive

Response from developer

Glad the holding entry trainer is useful for your training. We understand the pricing concern: keeping the app current and continuing to develop it takes ongoing work, and paid access is what makes that possible. We're confident it's worth it as a training tool, and there's a free trial so you can explore everything before committing. For questions or suggestions on improving the holding trainer, feel free to reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com.

Amazing!!!

Really helpful app

Needs improvement and more features

I’ll start out with the positives. It is very intuitive and the UI is great. I just wish there was more thought into anything but holding. Don’t get me wrong, that part is great, but why even market “approaches and departures” if fixes aren’t modeled? I tried to fly a simulated NOTWN5 departure out of VGT and I chose the “takeoff” option. It spawned me at 3,500 feet and 200 knots (1,300AGL) and so that made it pretty tough to simulate flying the procedure in a GA airplane.

I’d highly suggest you tone down the speed minimum (maybe to 60?) so it can appeal to a wider audience… I’d guess that 90% of the people using this app are instrument students who fly airplanes that approach much slower than 80. I’d also really like to see a more intuitive departure algorithm, maybe it starts at 100AGL and 70 knots instead of 1,000AGL and 200? Or give the option to modify how it starts you. Not to mention adding fixes.

Or even a VERY BASIC “breakout” view. I tried to shoot an ILS and you can basically just descend into the runway until it tells you that you’ve crashed. Maybe at minimums a pop up appears that let’s you choose wether to land or to go missed.
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Response from developer

Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your insights and suggestions. We understand your concerns regarding the current speed limitation. In holdings and intercepts you are already able to lower the speed down to 90kt which will be added to Free Flight as well in a future update. Unfortunately, a breakout view is not possible as the app does not feature 3D graphics. But your suggestion concerning a landing or goaround popup are understood. Also, a radio altimeter is planned which will display the height above the ground. Furthermore, a goaround can always be initiated yourself by increasing the V/S to a positive rate. Your feedback is essential for us to enhance the app. Stay tuned for updates as we work to address these issues and improve your experience. If you have more ideas or feedback, feel free to reach out.

It was a great support for my IFR training.

It was a great support for my IFR training.

Response from developer

Really glad the app made a difference in your IFR training. If you ever have questions or suggestions along the way, feel free to reach out at support@ifrsimulator.com.