Comparison

ASA Pilot Training 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

ASA Pilot Training

Features
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The ASA Pilot Training app provides access to Private Pilot, Instrument Pilot, and Remote Pilot ground schools, with comprehensive preparation for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Additionally, Flight Training videos are available on topics ranging from helicopter operations, flight maneuvers required for successful completion of pilot checkrides, and single subjects from industry experts such as understanding spins, flying a taildragger, unusual attitudes and much more. Students can select any of the Pilot Ground Schools for a free demo of the first lesson. You can then purchase the full course within the app and sync with your existing ASA Online Ground School account. Each ground school curriculum is organized to align with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), covering all required knowledge. Lessons combine sharp video and the latest instructional aids with the expertise and experience of ASA’s industry-leading eBooks and test preparation materials for a comprehensive, convenient aviation ground school program. Read: ASA time-tested textbook and ASA Test Prep Watch: ASA multimedia videos consisting of multiple short lesson video clips Practice: Quizzes, sample FAA questions supported with answers, explanations, and review modes from ASA Prepware Prepare: Take practice tests throughout and complete the course with two full length sample FAA Knowledge Exams Your progression through the ground school will be tracked so you can pickup where you last left off. Internet connection required. Upon completion of the course, you'll receive a graduation certificate and endorsement to take the official FAA Knowledge Exam.

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

ASA Pilot Training4 screens
VOR Simulator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VOR Simulator Pro at none against ASA Pilot Training's 11. 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. ASA Pilot Training sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. VOR Simulator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ASA Pilot Training versus VOR Simulator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterASA Pilot TrainingVOR Simulator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAPilot Institute

In-app purchases

11 purchases

ASA Pilot Training

One-time11
  • How to Glide$2.99
  • Flying a Taildragger$2.99
  • Pitot Static Pitfalls$2.99
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  • Ditching$2.99
  • Swing Your Compass$2.99
  • Unusual Approaches$2.99
  • Aviation Science$2.99
  • Engine Operating Hints$2.99
  • How to Fly a Seaplane$2.99
  • Remote Pilot Ground School$149.99
  • Private Pilot Ground School$179.99
None

VOR Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ASA Pilot Training free?
ASA Pilot Training 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.
Do ASA Pilot Training or VOR Simulator Pro have ads?
Neither ASA Pilot Training nor VOR Simulator Pro shows ads.

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