Comparison

Icalearning vs IFR Flight Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Icalearning

Study aviation subjects with a platform developed by aviation specialists, teachers, and examiners. Access unlimited content during your subscription period. Internet access is not required for studying.

Highlights
  • Developed by aviation specialists
  • Offline study capability
  • Unlimited access during subscription
  • Multiple subscription plans
  • Focus on aviation subjects
Features
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Study with a platform developed by Aviation specialists, Aviation teachers and examiners. Internet access is not required. See more information below about auto-renewing procedures and the links for the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. https://icalearning.com/#/app-privacy/auto-renew http://icalearning.com/#/app-privacy/terms-use https://icalearning.com/#/app-privacy ICALEARNING AUTO-RENEWING SUBSCRIPTION – ICALEARNING PLATFORM 1) ONCE STUDENTS HAVE PAID THEIR MONTHLY FEE, THEY HAVE UNLIMITED ACCESS DURING THE MONTH. 2) THE VALUES ARE ACCORDING TO THE TYPE OF COURSE AND PLAN CHOOSED. 3) ALL PAYMENTS WILL BE CHARGED TO YOUR ITUNES ACCOUNT ON CONFIRMATION OF PURCHASE. 4) SUBSCRIPTION AUTOMATICALLY RENEWS UNLESS SUBSCRIBE IS TURNED OFF AT LEAST 24 HOURS BEFORE THE END OF THE CURRENT PERIOD. 5) YOUR ACCOUNT WILL BE CHARGED FOR RENEWAL WITHIN 24 HOURS PRIOR TO THE END OF THE CURRENT PERIOD AND IDENTIFY THE COST OF THE RENEWAL. 6) SUBSCRIPTIONS MAY BE MANAGED BY THE USER AND UNSUBSCRIBE MAYBE USED OR SWITCHED OFF BY GOING TO THE USERS ACCOUNT SETTINGS AFTER PURCHASE. 7) NO CANCELLATION OF THE CURRENT SUBSCRIPTION IS ALLOWED DURING THE SUBSCRIPTION PERIOD. 8) WE DON´T HAVE A FREE TRIAL PERIOD. See more information below about auto-renewing procedures and the links for the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. https://icalearning.com/#/app-privacy/auto-renew http://icalearning.com/#/app-privacy/terms-use https://icalearning.com/#/app-privacy

About

IFR Flight Simulator

This aviation simulator helps pilots master IFR procedures and prepare for instrument ratings. Practice holdings, intercepts, and approaches with realistic flight simulation and navigation tools on your phone. Ideal for student and experienced pilots seeking convenient, effective training.

Highlights
  • Realistic aviation training
  • Worldwide flight navigation database
  • Comprehensive training modes
  • Real-time flight simulator
  • Integrated autopilot
  • Optimal holding entry path overlay
Features
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Practice holdings, radial intercepts, and DME arcs on your phone before your next simulator session. Calculate the procedure, fly it with live instruments, and review your track in the debrief. IFR Flight Simulator combines focused IFR procedure training with real-time flight simulation, worldwide navigation data, and a choice of glass cockpit or classic gauges. What you can practice: • Holding Trainer: Randomized holding situations. Determine the entry, calculate the wind correction angles, then fly the pattern. • Intercept Trainer: Inbound and outbound radial intercepts as well as QDM/QDR intercepts. • DME Arc Trainer: Fly DME arcs and calculate the angle of lead to turn onto the inbound course at the right moment. • Approaches: Set up a final intercept, a position in the pattern (downwind, base, or final), or a full approach at any airport, including ILS. • IFR mental math: Practice entries, wind correction angles, and lead points until the calculations become automatic. Worldwide navigation database: • Navigation data from a recent AIRAC cycle, with worldwide coverage: 13,000+ airports and 10,000+ VORs, NDBs, and other navaids. • Train with real airports and navaids instead of generic exercise locations. Real-time flight simulator: • Modern glass cockpit (PFD and ND) or classic gauges. • Autopilot with rotary controls for heading, altitude, and speed, or fly manually by tilting your device. • Fast-forward mode to repeat procedures efficiently. • Live Map: your position and flight path in real time. • Live Needle Overlay: watch where the HSI and CDI needles actually point as they move with the aircraft symbol across the map. • Optimal Holding Entry Path Overlay: compare your flown track with the wind-corrected entry and holding pattern. • Flight Log with Debrief: every flight is recorded. Replay the track and the needle movement, or resume the flight later. Built for instrument rating training, proficiency practice, and simulator assessments. "I am currently training for my Instrument Rating, and my FI recommended this app to me. I didn't think such a high quality, useful training tool was possible as an app. Incredible for VOR bearings, practicing holds and command headings." App Store review by Sa4mmy Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com. Disclaimer: This application is for training and educational purposes only. It must not be used for real-world flight planning or in-flight decision-making. While the developer strives to provide information and calculations that are as accurate and up-to-date as reasonably possible, they may still be incomplete or inaccurate, and other accepted methods exist for deriving procedures and correction angles. Always verify data against official aeronautical publications and follow the guidance of a certified flight instructor. The developer accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from use of this software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Icalearning1 screens
IFR Flight Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Icalearning at 5.0 against IFR Flight Simulator's 4.3. Icalearning also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). IFR Flight Simulator's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (103 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Icalearning sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per month and IFR Flight Simulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Icalearning holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Flight Simulator has 103 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Icalearning's written reviews are positive against 65% of IFR Flight Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Icalearning ships an update every 3 weeks, IFR Flight Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Icalearning versus IFR Flight Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIcalearningIFR Flight Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.3 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1103 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size126 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperICAL IN COMPANY AVIATION LANGUAGES CURSOS E TREINAMENTOS LTDA METobias Maihoff

Customer experience

Icalearning

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IFR Flight Simulator

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Icalearning

Subscriptions6
  • Assinatura Mensal Business$10.491 Month
  • Assinatura mensal$29.991 Month
  • Assinatura Premium$63.991 Month
Show 3 more
  • Assinatura Premium$66.991 Month
  • Assinatura Premium$102.993 Months
  • English4flight Premium$102.996 Months
8 purchases

IFR Flight Simulator

Subscriptions5
  • Full Access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Full Access$19.993 Months
Show 2 more
  • Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Full Access7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$49.99
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$84.99
  • Pro Access | One-Time Purchase$169.99

Questions

Is Icalearning free?
Icalearning is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IFR Flight Simulator free?
IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Icalearning or IFR Flight Simulator?
Icalearning is rated higher. Icalearning averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IFR Flight Simulator averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.
Do Icalearning or IFR Flight Simulator have ads?
Icalearning shows ads; IFR Flight Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, Icalearning or IFR Flight Simulator?
Icalearning ships an update every 3 weeks, and IFR Flight Simulator every 5 days. Most recently, Icalearning was updated on October 1, 2026 and IFR Flight Simulator on October 17, 2026.

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