Comparison

iTrain B737MAX vs 737 Handbook

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

Head to head
About

iTrain B737MAX

Expand your technical knowledge of the Boeing B737MAX with over 800 questions. This app helps you train memory items, system knowledge, and maneuvers to prepare for interviews, grading, or exams. Its interface is designed for focused learning for both experienced and trainee pilots.

Highlights
  • Boeing B737MAX technical knowledge expansion
  • NNC memory items training
  • System knowledge and flightpath patterns
  • Non-normal maneuvers preparation
  • Over 800 technical questions
  • Automated database updates
Features
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- Expand your technical knowledge of the Boeing B737MAX. - Train the NNC memory items, system knowledge, flightpath patterns and non-normal maneuvers. - Prepare for a job interview, grading or exam. iTrain B737MAX is an app that will help you with all of the above. More than 800 technical questions are available! Questions are presented in a easy, no frills, no distractions manner in order to let you fully concentrate on the job at hand: know the aircraft and the procedures. The NNC Memory items, non-normal maneuvers and flight path patterns can be memorized by use of a specially designed interface for use by both experienced pilots and trainee-pilots. Therefore, iTrain B737MAX can be used by any pilot! iTrain B737MAX has an automated database update system. When a question has been altered, added or deleted by our support team, the questions database in the app will be updated automatically as soon as you open the app or go to the main screen of the app. iTrain B737MAX has been developed by three experienced B737-700/800 captains totalling over 35.000 flight hours, trying to make a difference to your learning curve and knowledge.

About

737 Handbook

An interactive technical guide for pilots, offering quick reference for sim or interview preparation. Features interactive schematics, photos, videos, and a flight deck mock-up. Content is organized for flexible learning, from essential information to in-depth system exploration.

Highlights
  • Interactive schematics
  • Videos of malfunctions and systems
  • FMC simulator with CPDLC/ACARS
  • 737 Flight Deck Mock-up
  • Photo galleries
  • Offline content access
Features
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The 737 Handbook is an interactive technical guide for pilots which provides a quick reference for sim or interview preparation from initial type rating to command upgrade. The app features interactive schematics, photos and videos with unique content. The information is sorted in different levels from most essential information on the page to in-depth information in pop-up windows. This enables you to choose the way you want to learn. Should you require quick reference you can go through the main text in the chapter. Should you, however, wish to explore the systems more in-depth you can do so by opening different pop-up windows, text and playing around with fully interactive schematics. Try it out yourself! Main features: * 226 pages divided into 18 chapters * Over 20 videos of different engine malfunctions and various systems operation * FMC simulator with CPDLC and ACARS * Fully Interactive schematics including Electrical, Fuel, Air Systems and many more * 737 Flight Deck Mock-up * Photo galleries * News section with technical blog posts * All of the content is available offline when online the app checks for content updates Note: The 737 Handbook comes with one chapter and one interactive schematic for free. The rest of the content is available as one time in-app purchase. ——————————————————————————— Terms & Conditions In-App Purchases * The 737 Handbook application offers an “in-app” purchase option which will unlock features listed on the “Unlock Premium Access” page * The “in-app” purchase is valid only on the ecosystem where the “in-app” purchase was made (no cross-platform support) * The “in-app” purchase will unlock premium access on all devices within the ecosystem, provided that the devices are signed in under the same ID * All amounts are payable and charged: * (i) for career pass (lifetime subscription) at the time you place your order * (ii) for type rating pass (6 monthly subscription), at the beginning of the subscription and, because each such subscription renews automatically for an additional period equal in length to the expiring subscription term until you cancel it, at the time of each renewal until you cancel. * You must cancel your subscription before it renews to avoid the billing of the fees for the next subscription period * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription * You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. * You can cancel the renewal of your subscription with the App Store * You will not receive a refund for the fees you already paid for your current subscription period, and you will continue to use premium access until the end of your current subscription period * App Store subscriptions can be managed from a mobile device or computer that is signed in using the same Apple ID as the initial purchase. The 737 Publishing s.r.o. cannot manage App Store subscriptions. * By purchasing the “premium access” you accept these terms & conditions Full Terms and Conditions: https://737-handbook.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Terms+and+Conditions.pdf Privacy Policy: https://737-handbook.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Privacy+Policy.pdf

Screenshots

iTrain B737MAX4 screens
737 Handbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 737 Handbook at Free against iTrain B737MAX's $17.99. 737 Handbook also leads on ratings volume (247 vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). iTrain B737MAX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On rating, 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

737 Handbook is free to download; iTrain B737MAX costs $17.99 up front. 737 Handbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per 6 months. iTrain B737MAX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

737 Handbook holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 737 Handbook has 247 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of iTrain B737MAX's written reviews are positive against 87% of 737 Handbook's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iTrain B737MAX ships an update every 6 weeks, 737 Handbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iTrain B737MAX versus 737 Handbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriTrain B737MAX737 Handbook
Price$17.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (247 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better87.4% of reviews
Number of ratings3247 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlighttrainer Aviation Apps B.V.737 PUBLISHING S.R.O.

Customer experience

iTrain B737MAX

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

737 Handbook

All ratings246 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

iTrain B737MAX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

737 Handbook

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App doesn't work offline
  • Stuck at loading percentages (e.g., 56%, 57%)
  • Premium content not available after purchase
  • App fails to start after updates
  • App not working on iOS 12.5.5
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  • App crashes often
  • Interactive components are very sensitive to touch

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make app available offline
  • Improve interactive component intuitiveness
  • Develop app for other aircraft models (e.g., 777)
  • Add feature to highlight words and make in-app notes
  • Consider sales/discounts on the app
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  • Develop an app for maintenance engineers

In-app purchases

None

iTrain B737MAX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

737 Handbook

Subscriptions1
  • Type Rating Pass (6-monthly)$16.996 Months
One-time1
  • Career Pass (Lifetime)$54.99

Questions

Is iTrain B737MAX free?
iTrain B737MAX costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 737 Handbook free?
737 Handbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iTrain B737MAX or 737 Handbook?
737 Handbook is rated higher. iTrain B737MAX averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 737 Handbook averages 4.9 from 247 ratings.
Do iTrain B737MAX or 737 Handbook have ads?
Neither iTrain B737MAX nor 737 Handbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iTrain B737MAX or 737 Handbook?
iTrain B737MAX ships an update every 6 weeks, and 737 Handbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, iTrain B737MAX was updated on November 2, 2026 and 737 Handbook on November 7, 2026.

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