Comparison

Ranger Trainer vs VOR Simulator Pro

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

Head to head
About

Ranger Trainer

This app offers an instrument navigation trainer for the TH-57C Sea Ranger helicopter. It provides free features for radial interception and beacon tracking, with a full version offering advanced wind modeling, directional gyro failure practice, and multiple display options.

Highlights
  • Instrument navigation training
  • Radial interception
  • NDB tracking
  • Rate turns
  • Wind modeling
  • Partial-panel practice
Features
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Get your head in the clouds with this instrument trainer for the TH-57C Sea Ranger. Why sit behind a computer screen or fight for simulator time when you can have the next best thing with this app! Free features include navigation aid radial interception and non-directional beacon tracking information, and standard and half-standard rate turns at a set airspeed. Full version features include a variety of airspeeds, accurate wind modeling of up to 140 knots with ground track references, selectable navigation needles and sources, selectable NAVAID with/without DME, ability to fail directional gyro for partial-panel practice, and multiple display and orientation options. *** This application is not endorsed by the Department of Defense ***

About

VOR Simulator Pro

Master radio navigation with this VOR simulator. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning and authentic navigation features like To/From indicators and Cone of Confusion effects. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to hone skills on the ground.

Highlights
  • Dual VOR positioning practice
  • To/From indicators
  • Cone of Confusion effects
  • Radial interception
  • HSI or CDI displays
  • Three aircraft models
Features
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Master radio navigation with this comprehensive VOR simulator. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts wanting to practice VOR skills on the ground. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning to fix your location on the map. Experience authentic navigation features including To/From indicators, Cone of Confusion effects, and radial interception. Choose between HSI or CDI displays and toggle between three detailed aircraft: King Air, Cessna 172, or Piper Cherokee. This simulator reproduces VOR signal behavior, needle deflection, and station passage, allowing you to develop and maintain your navigation proficiency anywhere, anytime - no actual aircraft required. Great for students working on their private pilot or instrument rating.

Screenshots

Ranger Trainer4 screens
VOR Simulator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

Ranger Trainer and VOR Simulator Pro both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of VOR Simulator Pro's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ranger Trainer's. VOR Simulator Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ranger Trainer's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. Ranger Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VOR Simulator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Ranger Trainer against 4.6 for VOR Simulator Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 19 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of Ranger Trainer's written reviews are positive against 100% of VOR Simulator Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ranger Trainer ships an update monthly, VOR Simulator Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Ranger Trainer versus VOR Simulator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRanger TrainerVOR Simulator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19 ratings)4.6 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1919
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMatthew KrivohlavyPilot Institute

Customer experience

Ranger Trainer

All ratings19 ratings
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

VOR Simulator Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Ranger Trainer

One-time1
  • Full Version$1.99
None

VOR Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ranger Trainer free?
Ranger Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VOR Simulator Pro free?
VOR Simulator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Ranger Trainer or VOR Simulator Pro?
VOR Simulator Pro is rated higher. Ranger Trainer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while VOR Simulator Pro averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Ranger Trainer or VOR Simulator Pro have ads?
Neither Ranger Trainer nor VOR Simulator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Ranger Trainer or VOR Simulator Pro?
Ranger Trainer ships an update monthly, and VOR Simulator Pro every 2 months. Most recently, Ranger Trainer was updated on September 24, 2026 and VOR Simulator Pro on October 20, 2026.

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