Comparison

Compass Test Training vs A320 CBT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass Test Training

Prepare for the Emirates Airlines pilot assessment with practice tests for multitasking, reaction, spatial awareness, and short-term memory. The app offers detailed descriptions, adjustable difficulty, and performance feedback.

Highlights
  • Practice 4 key Compass Test modules
  • Detailed test descriptions
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Practice specific task parts
  • Detailed performance feedback
  • Simulates real assessment tasks
Features
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Compass Test Training for Emirates Airlines (EK). This app provides an effective training to practice the 4 relevant tests of the Compass Test program, which is part of the Emirates Airlines pilot assessment: - Multitasking - Reaction - Spatial Awareness - Short Term Memory Each test module in this app contains a detailed test description. Before you start your training, there are various options to preset the difficulty level or practice specific part of the complete task. After each test run, you will receive a detailed feedback based on your performance shown. Note: these tests are not the real Compass Test but displaying quite close, what you can expect during the real test at the Emirates Airlines pilot Assessment. No guarantee is given, that you will pass the test, when using this app, neither that the airline changes any of the contents. Any comments to improve this app are highly appreciated via info@vimana.eu Good luck with the training and the assessment!

About

A320 CBT

A flight simulator designed to improve unstable approach prevention for A320 series pilots. Features interactive lessons, free flight mode, and realistic physics for a comprehensive training experience.

Highlights
  • Unstable approach prevention
  • Interactive lessons
  • Free flight mode
  • Realistic physics engine
  • High-quality vector graphics
  • Autopilot control
Features
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A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. A320 CBT is a sophisticated flight simulator that is specifically designed to help prevent unstable approaches. It is an excellent tool for both instructors and pilots new to the A320 series aircraft. It supports both the A320, A321, and the NEO. This app is entirely created by an active A320 Captain and the author of the book "Practical Descent Energy Management". A320 CBT is a unique, first-ever flight simulator that features interactive lessons as well as a free flight mode. Several predefined scenarios are included that help you save time setting up high energy situations. You can also save the current state of flight to create custom situations. All phases of flight are supported, from take off, landing, to go-around. It also supports ILS, VOR, and RNP approaches. The ILS signal bends realistically outside of its normal range, simulating real-world behavior. If features a novel proprietary physics engine that uses very little hardware resources while at the same time providing a realistic flight experience. A revolutionary vector graphics engine made by Rive, provides super sharp, high quality graphics. It supports lossless zooming, making it suitable to run on small screen devices without blurred graphics when zoomed in. The intuitive interface allows you to easily control the Autopilot via the FCU buttons. Both cold weather and incorrect QNH situations are supported. The runway elevation can be changed to easily create different high airfield scenarios. Disclaimer: this is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP errors can occur. Always follow aircraft manufacturer and company manuals. App Restrictions A320 CBT is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP inconsistencies can occur. The app is not intended to be an FMS trainer. The FMS (MCDU) simulation is very limited. The app focusses on accurate FCU, FMA, and performance simulation instead. No NAV database is supported. Fictitious airports, SID, and STARs are used. Only one SID is available. Only two STARs are available. Only one airport is available for departure and two for arrival. Flight from A to B (or return to departure airfield) is not possible. The scenery is night time and point light based only. Only one point light scenery area is available. Unusual attitudes are not supported. The altitude tape is limited to FL 405. Negative altitudes are not supported. Lesson state save is only partially supported. The app is not certified for official training use. The app cannot be used while in a real cockpit. Real aircraft warning sounds are used. Manual flight is designed for instrument scan practice, not for handling skills. Manual thrust is not available. Joystick and game pad is not supported. Only ND ARC mode is supported. Only ND CSTR selection is available. ADF/NDB is not supported. EPR gauges are not supported, only N1 is supported. Viewing the airplane from the outside is not supported. 3D cockpit is not supported, only some 2D panels are supported.

Screenshots

Compass Test Training4 screens
A320 CBT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A320 CBT at 90% against Compass Test Training's 0%. A320 CBT also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (3.8 vs 1.0). Compass Test Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

A320 CBT is free to download; Compass Test Training costs $8.99 up front. A320 CBT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Compass Test Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A320 CBT holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Compass Test Training's written reviews are positive against 90% of A320 CBT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Test Training ships an update every 2 months, A320 CBT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Compass Test Training versus A320 CBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Test TrainingA320 CBT
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVimana GmbHTjeerd Schouten

Customer experience

Compass Test Training

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

A320 CBT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Compass Test Training

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

A320 CBT

One-time5
  • Unlock unlimited save files$0.99
  • Unlock Normal Ops 3D$4.99
  • Basic Package$9.99
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  • Unlock ECAM Failures$39.99
  • Unlock everything$49.99

Questions

Is Compass Test Training free?
Compass Test Training costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A320 CBT free?
A320 CBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass Test Training or A320 CBT?
A320 CBT is rated higher. Compass Test Training averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while A320 CBT averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Compass Test Training or A320 CBT have ads?
Neither Compass Test Training nor A320 CBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass Test Training or A320 CBT?
Compass Test Training ships an update every 2 months, and A320 CBT fortnightly. Most recently, Compass Test Training was updated on October 8, 2026 and A320 CBT on October 7, 2026.

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