Comparison

Training Manuals vs A320PDP BASIC

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

Head to head
About

Training Manuals

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The Training Manuals App is an information and training solution for the provision of training manuals, aircraft maintenance manuals, master service manuals, wiring diagram manuals, flight manuals, illustrated spare parts lists and other documents. Authorized Airbus Helicopters Group employees and their customers have access to all the specific manuals they need. In addition, WebBasedTrainings (WBTs) in SCORM Standard 1.2 and 2004 can be carried out and learning progress evaluated. With the digital examination workflow, examinations can be written and evaluated automatically. Launch HTML5 publications as webPackage without a network connection. Each user can enter individual notes and annotations, highlight pages and navigate through the manuals using either a page preview or a bookmark list. The individual notes and annotations are saved locally on each user's iPad and automatically backed up in the document library when connected to the server. Documents are managed and distributed via group memberships in DocLib. All data is encrypted both on the server and on the iPad. If a user's iPad is lost, the data is retained. As part of a user account transfer, all data can be transferred from one device to another. The data can be restored at any time. Recommended: Use a stylus or the Apple Pencil (iPad Pro)

About

A320PDP BASIC

This app provides a comprehensive study tool for Airbus A320 procedures, drawing from official manuals. It offers a user-friendly interface with graphics and real simulator images to aid learning. Customize it for specific airlines and use it for training, screenings, and pilot updates.

Highlights
  • Study A320 SOPs without manuals
  • Links information to manual references
  • Customizable for airlines and ATOs
  • Didactic methodology with graphics
  • Covers normal and abnormal procedures
  • Updated monthly with FCOM, QRH, FCTM changes
Features
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BASIC version of A320PDP . PROCUDURES 2026 UPDATED (LIMITED FREE CONTENT TO TRY THE APP) . FOR FULL CONTENT UNLOCKED, DOWNLOAD THE FULL VERSION : " A320 PDP ". The main goal since the initial APP design was to introduce all important elements from the latest versions of (generic AIRBUS A320) FCOM , FCTM , QRH ,MMEL , CDL and Normal checklist. The app enables the user to study absolutely any SOP of the A320 without any manual. With a simple user-friendly interface, it links the essential information needed for the lessons to the appropriate manual reference and further explanations. It is possible to customise the APP for any airline and ATO with the information and the manuals requested and also with their logos . contact via email to " info@a320pdp.site " for the requests. Lessons follow a didactic and easy methodology, with supporting graphics and real pictures taken in real simulator sessions . This APP must be used only for training purposes. It has not yet been approved for any Aeronautical Authority , but it is updated with the last Airbus information and new changes constantly. Advantages: - It is perfect to prepare screenings and Flight Simulator checks. - It helps instructors explain all normal and abnormal procedures to students. - It is really good for A320 Pilots to remain updated. - Very convenient for cadets to develop understanding on how to find the information in the A320 manuals , as it can be tough at the beginning. Strengths: - It stresses the Golden Rules of AIRBUS [FLY, NAV, COM First] for all abnormal SOPs. The sequence of each failure explanation always follows the AIRBUS Golden rules as a key to battle any failure in a safe, professional and efficient manner. - THE APP is wide knowledge database of 1300 pages that covers from Normal SOPs to the most complicated ABNORMAL SOPs. - It covers all Abnormalities and Emergencies that appear in any simulator check of any airline in the world. The Author is Captain A320 / A330 / A350 & TRI / TRE EASA and DEVELOPER in the APPLE DEVELOPER PROGRAM. All the new changes introduced in FCOM , QRH , FCTM , NORMAL CHECKLIST will be updated every month automatically. "Should you find any mistake or error, do not hesitate to email me and it will be corrected immediately"

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: A320PDP BASIC at 3 against Training Manuals's 1. A320PDP BASIC also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Training Manuals ships an update every 2 months, A320PDP BASIC every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Training Manuals versus A320PDP BASIC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTraining ManualsA320PDP BASIC
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB542 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAIRBUS HELICOPTERSjaime bonet

In-app purchases

None

Training Manuals

No in-app purchases

None

A320PDP BASIC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Training Manuals free?
Training Manuals is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A320PDP BASIC free?
A320PDP BASIC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Training Manuals or A320PDP BASIC have ads?
Neither Training Manuals nor A320PDP BASIC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Training Manuals or A320PDP BASIC?
Training Manuals ships an update every 2 months, and A320PDP BASIC every 3 months. Most recently, Training Manuals was updated on September 22, 2026 and A320PDP BASIC on September 15, 2026.

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