Comparison

Virtual Wings vs DLR

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

Head to head
About

Virtual Wings

Features
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Mit der App „Virtual Wings“ erlebst du spielerisch die Digitalisierung in der Luftfahrt-Forschung. Wie in der echten Forschung wird ein digitaler Flugzeugentwurf in einem virtuellen Testflug auf seine Eigenschaften überprüft. Das Flugzeugmodell wird mit einem Konfigurator erstellt. Der Testflug ist als Augmented Reality-Tool realisiert und wird als Wettbewerb durchgeführt. “Virtual Wings” besteht aus zwei Modulen. In Modul 1 wählst du verschiedene Komponenten aus und erstellt dein virtuelles Flugzeug. Jedes Modell verfügt über unterschiedliche Flugeigenschaften. In Modul 2 kannst du die Eigenschaften deines Flugzeugs auf einem spielerischen Flug durch einen Parcours testen. Der Highscore am Ende verrät dir, wie schnell du warst und ob du durch eine gute Konfiguration eine Zeitgutschrift erhältst. In der DLR-Forschung werden neue Flugzeug-Typen digital am Rechner entworfen und dann auch in der virtuellen Welt erprobt – lange bevor erste Modelle im Windkanal getestet und die Flugzeuge später gebaut werden. Wichtige Ziele in der Entwicklung: Flugzeuge müssen möglichst treibstoffsparend, leise und damit umweltfreundlich fliegen. Hier kannst du dein Können als Ingenieur und Pilot beweisen! Konstruiere aus verschiedenen Komponenten dein eigenes Flugzeug und starte danach zum virtuellen Testflug!

About

DLR

Prepare comprehensively for the DLR aptitude test for aspiring pilots. Features AI-powered coaching, personalized training plans, and practice for all ten test sections. Track your progress and connect with a community of fellow candidates.

Highlights
  • All 10 DLR test sections covered
  • AI-powered coaching and analysis
  • Personalized adaptive training plans
  • Clearance Score for progress tracking
  • Crew and community forums
  • Pass guarantee with subscription
Features
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Your dream of flying starts here. Prepare thoroughly for the DLR test and pass it on your first try. We are the most comprehensive preparation for the DLR aptitude test for aspiring pilots—featuring all ten sections of the DLR test, AI-powered coaching, and a training plan that adapts to you. Not the other way around. Whether your test date is in three weeks or six months: The app shows you what to focus on every day, identifies your weaknesses, and brings you step by step to the level you need to pass. ALL 10 TEST TYPES – NO GAPS Practice KRN, RMS, WFG, TVT, VMC, ENS, SKT, OWT, PPT, and MIC — the question formats you’ll encounter on test day. Each practice session is algorithmically generated. Memorization? Out of the question. And the TVT question bank also prepares you perfectly for this — with over 900 questions from seven areas (Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Electricity, Optics, Waves, General Physics, and General Engineering), including explanations. FLIGHTBRAIN – YOUR AI CO-PILOT After each practice run, our FlightBrain AI analyzes your results: What went well, where are you losing points, and what should you practice next. You’ll also receive recommendations (available only in the web app) – based on your actual practice data. YOUR PERSONAL TRAINING PLAN Enter your test date, and the app creates a training plan tailored to your pace and progress. Every day, you’ll know exactly which test types are coming up and in what order. Includes weekly goals and calendar sync. And because only you know how you learn, the plan adapts to your learning progress and pace at all times. CLEARANCE SCORE Your Clearance Score shows you at a glance how close you are to passing—calculated from over 40 cognitive skills tested in the actual exam. CREW & COMMUNITY You’ll be automatically assigned to a crew—made up of other candidates with similar test dates. Exchange ideas in the forum, share results, and don’t study alone. PASS GUARANTEE We’re confident that you’ll pass with our app. If not: With a minimum 3-month subscription and 100 completed practice tests, we’ll extend your access for another 3 months at no cost. 6 DIFFICULTY LEVELS PER TEST You start at an accessible level. As soon as you consistently meet the criteria for a level, the difficulty automatically increases—with more tasks, shorter time limits, and more complex challenges. This ensures you’re always training at exactly the right level. DLR SIMULATION Complete all tests in succession—with set breaks and under time pressure. Just like on the actual test day. Afterward, FlightBrain evaluates your overall performance (available only in the web app). STRENGTHS AND WEAKNESSES ANALYSIS You’ll see exactly which skills are strong, where you’re losing points, and at what time of day you perform best. FOCUS TRAINING Target your weaknesses—the app generates exercises focused specifically on the skill that’s holding you back. Your test date is set. Now your preparation is too. DLR-TEST.TRAINING is an independent service and is not affiliated with the German Aerospace Center (DLR).

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virtual Wings at none against DLR's 6. Virtual Wings also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. DLR sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $45.00 per month. Virtual Wings asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Virtual Wings versus DLR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVirtual WingsDLR
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS11.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size368 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDLR German Aerospace Center e.V.Jannis Mertens

In-app purchases

None

Virtual Wings

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

DLR

Subscriptions6
  • Economy$45.001 Month
  • Economy3 Days trial$45.001 Month
  • Business Class$89.003 Months
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  • Business Class3 Days trial$89.003 Months
  • First Class$129.006 Months
  • First Class3 Days trial$129.006 Months

Questions

Is Virtual Wings free?
Virtual Wings is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DLR free?
DLR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Virtual Wings or DLR have ads?
Neither Virtual Wings nor DLR shows ads.

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