Comparison

R66 Cockpit Trainer vs RotorReady

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

Head to head
About

R66 Cockpit Trainer

Learn the startup sequence for the Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. Practice operating all switches in the correct order to avoid issues like hot starts. Includes various failure scenarios and a 'no error' mode for practice.

Highlights
  • Animated cockpit panel and controls
  • Interactive switches for engine start
  • Random and specific failure scenarios
  • Hot Start and Starter Sluggish simulations
  • 'No Error Mode' for unhindered practice
  • Supports 'Before Starting Engine' checklist (via IAP)
Features
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R66 cockpit trainer Avoid hot starts and make yourself familiar with the startup process of the Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. The complete panel and also the cyclic, collective, pedals and rotor brake are animated. All switches are working and need to be operated in the correct sequence in order to start the engine successfully. You can choose from random failures or select a specific scenario such as: - Hot Start (you will need to do the correct actions to abort the start correctly) - Starter Sluggish (the battery voltage will be low and you need to make the right decision) - MGT too high (there will be a high residual temperature) - Oil Pressure Failure Also there is an 'No Error Mode' This enables you to try all buttons, do all checks without any consequences. CFIs can use this mode to setup scenarios for their students. The check begins with the 'Starting Engine and Run-Up' checklist (Battery, strobe switches - ON ... etc) and concludes with N1 stable at 65% to 67%. There is an in-app-purchase available that enables to begin the checks with the 'Before Starting Engine' checklist. The app uses the initial cockpit design. For further information on how to avoid hot starts, please check the training section at www.robinsonheli.com Visit our website www.gyronimo.com for a demo video. For iPad and iPhone in portrait or landscape format. High quality graphics, optimized for Retina screens.

About

RotorReady

Features
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RotorReady is a training and reference app for professional helicopter pilots, students and instructors, built from the manufacturers' flight manuals and checklists. Sixteen aircraft types: A109E, A109S Trekker, A109SP, AW139, AW169 (Standard and EP), AW189, S-92, H135 T3, H145 D2, H145 D3, AS350 B2, AS350 B3 (2B1) and B3e, R22 and R44 II. Choose your type once; everything in the app follows it. What you get: - Quiz: limitations, systems, emergency and normal procedures, performance and air law, with explanations and manual references. Practice only the questions you got wrong. - Quick Reference: the numbers and limits that matter, on one screen. - System Notes: written deep-dives into each system. - Procedures: take-off and landing profiles with the manual's figures, plus the emergency procedures on the single-engine types. - Warning and caution lights trainer, and memory items straight from the checklist, for the types whose checklist has them. - Audio: study podcasts you can download and listen to offline; more types are added over time. - IFR and VFR rules (EASA) and small planning calculators. - Messages: tell us what can be improved and get replies from the RotorReady team inside the app. Everything is available offline once the app has been opened with a connection. Content is updated in the app without waiting for a new version. No account is needed. RotorReady is free while in early access. RotorReady is a training aid only. It is not approved operational documentation and does not replace the RFM, QRH, POH, your operator's procedures or your instructor. RotorReady is not affiliated with or endorsed by any manufacturer, operator or aviation authority.

Screenshots

R66 Cockpit Trainer4 screens
RotorReady4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RotorReady at Free against R66 Cockpit Trainer's $24.99. RotorReady also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 13 months). R66 Cockpit Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 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

RotorReady is free to download; R66 Cockpit Trainer costs $24.99 up front. R66 Cockpit Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. RotorReady asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

R66 Cockpit Trainer ships an update every 13 months, RotorReady every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
R66 Cockpit Trainer versus RotorReady: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterR66 Cockpit TrainerRotorReady
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB115 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGyronimo, LLCØyvind Myhre

In-app purchases

1 purchases

R66 Cockpit Trainer

One-time1
  • Before Starting Engine Check$9.99
None

RotorReady

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is R66 Cockpit Trainer free?
R66 Cockpit Trainer costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is RotorReady free?
RotorReady is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do R66 Cockpit Trainer or RotorReady have ads?
Neither R66 Cockpit Trainer nor RotorReady shows ads.
Which is updated more often, R66 Cockpit Trainer or RotorReady?
R66 Cockpit Trainer ships an update every 13 months, and RotorReady every 2 days. Most recently, R66 Cockpit Trainer was updated on November 2, 2026 and RotorReady on November 9, 2026.

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