Comparison

AeroNavMap 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

AeroNavMap

This application provides a detailed aeronautical moving map for flight simulators, displaying live aircraft positions and various navigational data. It offers multiple map styles, chart types, and weather overlays for enhanced situational awareness. Users can also interact with simulator frequencies and live air traffic control audio.

Highlights
  • X-Plane live position tracking
  • Detailed aeronautical maps
  • Multiple map styles
  • VFR and IFR charts
  • Weather overlays
  • Live PilotEdge traffic and ATC audio
Features
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AeroNavMap is a moving map for X-Plane and PilotEdge. Features - X-Plane live position on the map - Display many data from X-Plane - Detailed aeronautical maps with updated nav cycles - Different map styles (dark, light, terrain, satellite, aeronautical) - FAA D-TTP Procedures - Sectional VFR charts - IFR high/low enroute charts - Weather overlays - Live PilotEdge traffic - Live PilotEdge ATC audio - Set the nav radio frequencies X-Plane by selecting them on the map - ATIS

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

AeroNavMap4 screens
IFR Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AeroNavMap at 75% against IFR Simulator's 0%. AeroNavMap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). IFR Simulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. IFR Simulator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. AeroNavMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroNavMap ships an update every 6 weeks, IFR Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AeroNavMap versus IFR Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroNavMapIFR Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJan ChaloupeckyGizem Celik

Customer experience

AeroNavMap

All ratings20 ratings
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

IFR Simulator

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

In-app purchases

None

AeroNavMap

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 AeroNavMap free?
AeroNavMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFR Simulator free?
IFR Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AeroNavMap or IFR Simulator have ads?
Neither AeroNavMap nor IFR Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroNavMap or IFR Simulator?
AeroNavMap ships an update every 6 weeks, and IFR Simulator weekly. Most recently, AeroNavMap was updated on October 20, 2026 and IFR Simulator on October 24, 2026.

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