Best apps like Joby Sounds

7+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated September 2026

Whether you want more options like Joby Sounds or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 7+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Joby Sounds

Garmin GTN Xi Trainer#1

Garmin GTN Xi Trainer by Digital Cyclone

Editor's Choice
📚 Education
2.8(34 ratings)
Free
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This application simulates the user interface of avionics systems, allowing users to explore features and operational aspects. It's ideal for improving familiarity and proficiency with avionics, and for pre-flight planning by loading flight plans to practice the navigation portion of a flight.

Garmin GTN Trainer#2

Garmin GTN Trainer by Garmin DCI

Strong Contender
📚 Education
3.3😞(6 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great training tool
  • 👍 Authentic functionality
  • 👍 Useful for learning
  • 👍 Good for practice
  • 👍 Handy portable version

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Blank/black screen
  • 🐛 Unit does not turn on
  • 🐛 App is broken/unusable
  • 🐛 Outdated database
  • 🐛 Does not work with latest iPadOS
  • 🐛 Does not work with iPad mini 6
  • 🐛 App loads but no functionality
  • 🐛 Crashing when finding frequency
  • 🐛 Airplane starts on other side of country
  • 🐛 Manual does not work
  • 🐛 Does not recognize purchase
  • 🐛 Trial period expired issue
  • 🐛 Reinitializes when switching apps
  • 🐛 Limited utility
  • 🐛 Older version of software
  • 🐛 Missing X-Plane integration
  • 🐛 No autopilot controller
  • 🐛 VNAV function does not work
  • 🐛 Does not have even basic autopilot controller
  • 🐛 GTN 750XI app crashes
  • 🐛 GTN trainer app crashes
  • 🐛 GTN 650 just gets spinning circle
  • 🐛 GPS screen blank/black
  • 🐛 GPS screen doesn't turn on
  • 🐛 Controller loads but zero functionality
  • 🐛 Garmin unit does not power on
  • 🐛 App opens to black screen
  • 🐛 Useless app
  • 🐛 Slow loading screen
  • 🐛 App unusable
  • 🐛 Forgottenware
  • 🐛 Limited use
  • 🐛 Cannot change simulator start location
  • 🐛 Simulator does not run in background
  • 🐛 Graphically Edit Flight Plan Mode does not operate correctly
  • 🐛 Jeppesen data out of date
  • 🐛 Approaches do not exist or are hamstrung
  • 🐛 GTN 650 starts at 51k in CA
  • 🐛 Cannot permanently delete initial fix
  • 🐛 No updated procedures for Europe
  • 🐛 RNAV approaches not updated
  • 🐛 ILS will not descend on autopilot
  • 🐛 Manual does not work
  • 🐛 Database with Europe seems to have gone away
  • 🐛 Needs 6.5x update
  • 🐛 Needs 6.50 or 6.51 update
  • 🐛 GTN 750 looks old fashioned
  • 🐛 Needs update for latest software version
  • 🐛 Won't download or install
  • 🐛 Unsupported app
  • 🐛 Database age
  • 🐛 Missing X-Plane integration
  • 🐛 Does not recognize purchase
  • 🐛 Trial period expired
  • 🐛 Not recognizing paid purchase
  • 🐛 Does not agree with PC trainer
  • 🐛 Some utilities missing
  • 🐛 Layout is different
  • 🐛 Sync with X-Plane needed
  • 🐛 App is a trial
  • 🐛 Reinitializes anytime you switch away
  • 🐛 Loses flight plan and all inputs
  • 🐛 Starts all over with initialization
  • 🐛 Current session/flight/function is forever lost
  • 🐛 Expensive for limited functionality
Garmin GPS Trainer#3

Garmin GPS Trainer by Garmin DCI

GPS 175 / GNX 375 Navigator
Worth Considering
📚 Education
2.4(19 ratings)
Free
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This app simulates the user interface of a GPS navigator, allowing users to explore its features and operational aspects. It's ideal for improving avionics familiarity and preparing for flights by practicing flight plans.

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