Comparison

PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro vs IFR Simulator

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

Head to head
About

PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro

Wirelessly send CDU data and button inputs from PMDG 737, 747, and 777 aircraft to your flight simulator. Enjoy features like night shift mode and full-screen support for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Wireless CDU data transmission
  • Button input to simulator
  • Supports PMDG 737, 747, 777
  • Night shift function
  • Full screen support
  • 3D model rendered images
Features
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This app works with PMDG 737 (NGX, NGXu), 747, 777 You can get CDU data from these plane and send button data to simulator wirelessly. Feature: - No IP setting for this app. - Night shift function. - You can use this app for 737/747/777 - Support Full screen. - All image rendered from 3d models Supported Program - FSX (Flight Simulator X) - FSX:SE (Steam Edition) - P3D v1, v2, v3 and v4 (64bit) Notice - You need another PC program called CDU Server 1.9 (it will not connect if you use previous server program) visit http://cduapp.tistory.com/41 for more information - News and further info, check out this site. http://cduapp.tistory.com/

About

IFR Simulator

Practice essential instrument flight procedures with realistic displays and worldwide airspace. Build confidence in tracking, intercepts, holds, and wind correction anytime, anywhere. Import custom approach plates and utilize advanced navigation tools.

Highlights
  • Realistic PFD and ND-style navigation displays
  • Custom map overlays with approach plate import
  • VOR and NDB navigation training
  • Holding pattern practice with entry visualization
  • Adjustable wind and performance settings
  • Autopilot with dedicated controls
Features
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IFR Simulator is an educational flight training app designed to help you practice core instrument procedures using realistic, instrument-style displays, with worldwide airspace available for training and procedural practice. Use the simulator to build confidence with IFR fundamentals such as tracking, intercepts, holds, and wind correction—anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES • Realistic instrument displays: - PFD (attitude, airspeed, altitude, heading, vertical speed) - ND-style navigation display with course/deviation and navigation indications - Custom Map Overlays: Import your own PDF or image approach plates and place them directly onto the moving map. - Updated NAVaids - Autopilot • ILS/VOR/ADF navigation training: - Select a VOR, tune/identify, set course (OBS), intercept and track radials - TO/FROM indications and CDI behavior • Custom Map Overlays: - Import your own PDF or image approach plates and place them directly onto the moving map. - Use our new two-point alignment tool to perfectly match your charts with real-world coordinates. • NDB navigation training: - ADF-style bearing tracking practice • DME Arc practice: - Learn arc intercepts and corrections with distance awareness • Holding patterns: - Standard and non-standard holds - Entry guidance/visualization (when enabled) - Show/hide holding patterns and procedures on the map • Map tools: - Moving map with selectable navaids - Flight track display (show/hide) and clear track - “Go Here” positioning for quick practice setups • Navaid management: - Search ILS/VOR/NDB by ID/name/country(Updated NAVaids) - Favorites - Create custom navaids (user-defined) and edit coordinates • Wind & performance: - Adjustable wind direction and speed - Groundspeed / track / drift information for training wind correction concepts - Groundtrack • Autopilot & controls: - Autopilot modes for guided practice - Dedicated knobs for CRS/HDG/IAS/ALT/VS - Flight Settings for quick airspeed/altitude adjustments IMPORTANT IFR Simulator is for training and educational purposes only. It is not intended for real-world navigation or flight operations. PRO SUBSCRIPTION (Optional) Upgrade to IFR Pro to unlock premium exercises and advanced scenarios. Holding Calculator is free and does not require subscription. Free Trial • Includes a free trial (duration varies by plan). • If you start a free trial, any unused portion of the trial will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Auto-Renewing Subscription Terms (Apple Required) • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, at the cost of the selected plan. • You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. • Restore purchases is available in the app. Links Privacy Policy: https://gist.github.com/egitimtakipuygulamasi/b2d76e09599f3e31277d6c84ce4b47cd Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support ifrsimulator@outlook.com

Screenshots

PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro4 screens
IFR Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro at 46% against IFR Simulator's 0%. PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). IFR Simulator's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months). 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

IFR Simulator is free to download; PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro costs $7.99 up front. IFR Simulator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro ships an update every 10 months, IFR Simulator weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro versus IFR Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPMDG CDU DEVICE ProIFR Simulator
Price$7.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (17 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSungbae ChoGizem Celik

Customer experience

PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro

All ratings17 ratings
Positive35.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative58.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative50.0%

IFR Simulator

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

IFR Simulator

Subscriptions2
  • IFR Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • IFR Pro Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year

Questions

Is PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro free?
PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFR Simulator free?
IFR Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro or IFR Simulator have ads?
Neither PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro nor IFR Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro or IFR Simulator?
PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro ships an update every 10 months, and IFR Simulator weekly. Most recently, PMDG CDU DEVICE Pro was updated on October 24, 2026 and IFR Simulator on October 24, 2026.

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