HSI vs Flyyt Path
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HSI
Practice instrument approaches with realistic HSI displays and customizable navigation modes. Import your own approach plates to fly procedures as published. This app is designed for student pilots, instrument-rated pilots, and flight instructors.
- Import custom PDF approach plates
- Realistic HSI instrument display
- Multiple navigation modes (VOR, TACAN, LOC, NDB)
- Fix to Fix (Point to Point) training
- Adjustable speed control for practice
- Privacy-focused with zero data collection
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HSI - Instrument Approach Trainer is the only app that lets you import real PDF approach plates and fly approaches right on top of them. Whether you're a student pilot preparing for your instrument rating, a CFI teaching procedures, or a current pilot staying sharp — HSI puts realistic approach training in your pocket. Initially developed for Australian advanced flying training by an Air Force Qualified Flying Instructor - HSI is built by a pilot for pilots. WHAT MAKES HSI DIFFERENT Import Your Own Approach Plates Load any PDF approach plate and practice the procedure as published. No other app offers this. Fly the approaches you'll actually fly in the real aircraft. Realistic HSI Instrument - A beautifully rendered HSI with course selector, CDI, and heading bug. Designed after modern glass and PC-21 style displays. Multiple Nav Modes - Practice VOR, TACAN, LOC, and NDB approaches. Set up any scenario with customizable navaid positions and approach tracks. Holding Patterns - Practice standard and non-standard holding patterns with automatic entry selection. Direct, teardrop, and parallel entries with live guidance overlay. DME and timed holds included and fully customizable. DME Arcs - Find the rhythm with your own join radial, exit radial, DME and direction, or try Random Arc. Map and HSI guidance coach DME trend, pointer position, joins and exits. Fly Challenge launches at 200 kt with guidance hidden, then review your flown track, containment and correction economy. Arc results are stored on your device. Wind - Set wind direction and speed to practice real-world conditions. Essential for instrument rating prep. Global Leaderboard - Compete with pilots worldwide in Fix-to-Fix challenges. See how you rank. Built-In Fix to Fix (Point to Point) Training - HSI and map overlays that help you visualise this skill. Speed Control - Run approaches at 1x, 2x, 5x and 10x speed. Slow it down to learn, speed it up to drill. FREE TO TRY Download HSI for free and explore every feature. Love it? Unlock HSI Pro (one-time purchase) for the full experience: HSI Pro includes: • PDF approach plate import • No timeout for Pro features (speed ramp, interactive instruments, map follow), Fix-to-Fix Challenge Leaderboard and more. WHO IT'S FOR Student Pilots — Build your conceptual knowledge of HSI instruments and approach procedures before expensive simulator or flight hours. Instrument-Rated Pilots — Stay current on procedures. Practice approaches you'll fly on your next trip. Import the actual plates. Flight Instructors (CFIs) — Demonstrate HSI concepts to students on an iPad. Import the approach plate you're briefing and walk through it step by step. Military Pilots — Originally developed for Australian military advanced flying training. PC-21 style HSI graphics feel right at home. WHAT PILOTS ARE SAYING — 4.5 stars from pilots who use it "This app is probably the only reason HSI needles made any sense to me. It’s like a sandbox for learning instruments. Highly recommend!" "I still use it to keep my skills up after a break from IF flight/pre IRA" "Great tool to brush up on IFR point to point concept and hold entries" "If you don't fly much IF this HSI tool will help you out" "Great for your own practice or explaining to a friend how to do point to points and orientate yourself in IF" SAVE MONEY A single flight hour costs hundreds of dollars. HSI Pro costs a fraction of that — once. Practice unlimited approaches and walk into your next checkride, sim session, or flight with confidence. PRIVACY No sign-in is required. HSI uses daily usage analytics and an optional public leaderboard. See hsiapp.com.au/privacy/ for details. Website: https://hsiapp.com.au/ Support: help@hsiapp.com.au General enquiries: hello@hsiapp.com.au
Flyyt Path
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Flyyt Path AI is the ultimate companion for aspiring pilots and aviation students. Plan and track your training with step by step guidance toward certification goals, logging flight hours, ground hours, and key milestones along the way. The app also features a robust instructor marketplace, making it easy to find and connect with experienced instructors tailored to your needs. Stay organized, monitor your progress, and take control of your aviation journey from your first lesson to achieving your pilot certifications. -------------------------------------------------------- Privacy Policy - https://www.flyytpathai.com/privacy Terms of Use - https://www.flyytpathai.com/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Flyyt Path at fortnightly against HSI's every 2 months. HSI's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. HSI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Flyyt Path sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HSI ships an update every 2 months, Flyyt Path fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HSI | Flyyt Path |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 18 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NATHAN STANKEVICIUS | Stoopid Smrt Apps Dev |
In-app purchases
HSI
- Pro Upgrade$9.99
Flyyt Path
- Monthly Premium Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Month









