# VOR Navigator — Nostalgia for Classic Pilots! > Classic aviation navigation simulator with global VOR, NDB, and airport database. (iPhone/iPad app by Aviametrix, LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vor-navigator/id1451733763 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aviametrix, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120306811) - Category: Navigation, Lifestyle - Price: $4.99 - Rating: 3.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 3 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 27 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2019-03-05 - Data updated: 2026-06-10 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vor-navigator/id1451733763/reviews.md ## What is VOR Navigator? Navigation as it used to be!   Simulate a VHF Omni Receiver with modern GPS on your phone or Apple Watch! Classic OBS-CDI display or HSI (Horizontal Situation Indicator). App contains a World-Wide database of ALL VORs, TACANs, VORTACS, DMEs, as well as all NDBs and medium and large sized Airports. That's 4268 VOR-type stations, 6857 NDBs and 4831 Airports. Almost 16,000 Nav Aids in total. There is no line of sight limit - You can navigate Direct to any station from anywhere! VOR Navigator also give you a DME readout to any selected Nav Aid and on the phone, a Closure rate. Great fun as a passenger too! The iOS app also gives you an ADF (Automatic Direction Finder) instrument with lightning mode! Enjoy the "Dark and Stormy Night" frustrations of the old-timers who once had to rely on ADF. This App runs independently on both the iPhone (or iPad) and on a Series 2 and later Apple Watch! Both Apps are bundled together for a single purchase price. You must enable GPS location access on the paired iPhone before the Watch App will work. Enable GPS by running the App on your paired iPhone and granting GPS permission. After enabling the GPS, the watch and the iPhone versions of VOR Navigator will work completely independently. Save favorite waypoints by tapping the heart icon in iOS, remove a favorite by tapping the filled heart icon. In watchOS, favorites are also selected with the heart icon. On the watch app, after entering a waypoint in the station picker, remember to select the station at the bottom of the screen before swiping back to Navigation. ## Key features - VHF Omni Receiver simulation - HSI and OBS-CDI displays - Global VOR, TACAN, DME, NDB database - Airport database - ADF instrument with lightning mode (iOS) - Independent iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch apps - Favorite waypoint saving ## Recent user reviews (3 of 3) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vor-navigator/id1451733763/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Can’t get support *2024-03-22* Filled in contact support form and it kept saying the name field needed to be entered even though I entered my full name. Tried many times. So sorry, can’t recommend an app that I can’t get support for. There was only the one link to their support group provided. **Developer response:** I am sorry you are having problems. We do receive and process all support requests in a timely fashion. Please try our direct contact at doc@aviametrix.com and let’s see if we can resolve your issue. ### 1/5 — Database is several years too old *2021-12-08* I purchased this app 3 days ago and to find out its database is way too old. I.e.: VOR GRR no longer exists, the new one is VIO and this, again, was changed several years ago. ### 3/5 — True North not Magnetic North *2020-11-17* True North not Magnetic North was a screen that came up the first time I opened the app. I wanted this as a training aid but if it doesn’t work the same (true vs magnetic) how do you know you’re doing it right as you won’t end up where you are expecting. We all have ForeFlight or equivalent on our phones so nobody’s getting lost. **Developer response:** Thank you for your comments! It’s true that all electronic flight bag instruments use True north, since A)that’s what the GPS system provides, and 2) it is difficult to calculate local difference between true and magnetic without internet access. Also of note, the magnetic north moves, so your reference/training material needs to be updated every year or two. For many training scenarios, True north should be fine. If you think having the option for MN is important to you, contact me offline at doc at aviametrix dot com ## Frequently asked questions about VOR Navigator ### What is VOR Navigator? VOR Navigator simulates classic aviation navigation instruments like the VHF Omni Receiver and ADF on your iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. It provides a worldwide database of VORs, NDBs, and airports for navigation practice and enjoyment. ### Does VOR Navigator work on Apple Watch? Yes, VOR Navigator runs independently on Apple Watch Series 2 and later. You must enable GPS location access on your paired iPhone first for the watch app to function. ### How much does VOR Navigator cost? VOR Navigator is available for a one-time purchase price of $4.99. This price includes both the iOS and Apple Watch versions of the application. ### What navigation aids are included in VOR Navigator? The app includes a comprehensive database of over 4268 VOR-type stations, 6857 NDBs, and 4831 airports, totaling almost 16,000 navigation aids worldwide. ### Can I save my favorite locations in VOR Navigator? Yes, you can save favorite waypoints by tapping the heart icon in the iOS app. On watchOS, favorites are also selected using the heart icon. ### What is the age rating for VOR Navigator? VOR Navigator has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in aviation simulation. ### How often is VOR Navigator updated? The latest version, 1.05, was released on May 16, 2022. Updates typically address bug fixes and potential improvements to the navigation database or app functionality. ### Does VOR Navigator have ads? No, VOR Navigator does not contain advertisements. It is a paid application that offers an ad-free experience for its users. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 1.05 — 2022-05-16 Version 1.05 simplifies NavAid selection on iOS with a simple button tap. Added ground track to VOR display(HSI always incorporates track) Better Dark Mode ### 1.04 — 2020-05-29 Major upgrade! iOS version gets Favorites, iOS 13 upgrades, Dark Mode, improved user interface WatchOS gets watch face complications Both apps get multiple bug fixes Airport/NavAid database is updated ### 1.02 — 2019-03-08 Now includes an ADF with special nostalgic Lightning mode in iOS app Added Help page to iOS app Refined screen layouts ### 1.0 — 2019-03-04 No release notes. ## Apps similar to VOR Navigator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Virtual VOR-DME](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virtual-vor-dme/id1558217499) | 4.1 (44) | Free | Navigation | | [flyNav Flight Navigation](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flynav-flight-navigation/id1043488673) | 1.5 (2) | $29.99 | Navigation | | [VOR-batim](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vor-batim/id1512606704) | 5.0 (1) | Free | Navigation | | [Nav Tools - Flight and Sail](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nav-tools-flight-and-sail/id6736663608) | — | $3.99 | Navigation | | [EZ Sextant](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ez-sextant/id6477748851) | 5.0 (4) | $24.99 | Navigation | | [iFly EFB - LEGACY](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifly-efb-legacy/id6480328701) | — | Free | Navigation | ## More apps by Aviametrix, LLC - [avAltimeter](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avaltimeter/id1120306812) - [Local METARs](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/local-metars/id1150644548) - [Civil Twilight Calculator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civil-twilight-calculator/id1163850946) - [Pharaohs of Egypt](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pharaohs-of-egypt/id1196266329) - [Crosswinds Live!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crosswinds-live/id1240254020) - [Queens of Ancient Egypt](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/queens-of-ancient-egypt/id1369301260) All apps by Aviametrix, LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/1120306811 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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