Comparison

Airbus A320 Command Prep vs A320PDP

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

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About

Airbus A320 Command Prep

Features
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The perfect study tool for all trainee and current Airbus A320 series Pilots. Includes both CEO and NEO version differences where applicable. This iPad/iPhone application is developed using material and pilot training notes including official Airbus FCOM, FCTM and the QRH to allow Pilots to study as a refresher or prepare for their command upgrade. It covers failure management, ECAM, Airbus memory item drills, complex and demanding failures, technical reviews on systems, limitations, low visibility procedures, RVSM/PBN, MEL/CDL and supplementary information covering cold weather and icing, windshears, weather and wake turbulence. The memory item drills include: Loss of braking, Emergency descent, Stall recovery, Stall warning at lift-off, Unreliable airspeed, GPWS/EGPWS warnings and cautions, TCAS warnings and Windshears. The complex and demanding failure chapter goes in depth with failures such as: Dual Bleed faults, Smoke/Fumes cases, Dual FMGC failure, Engine malfunctions of all levels, Fuel leak, Dual Hydraulic faults, Landing gear problems, Rejected takeoff and evacuation, Upset preventions and much more. Technical revision gives a good study highlight for all the Airbus A320 systems including Air conditioning, Ventilation and Pressurisation, Electrical, Hydraulics, Flight-Controls and Automation, Landing gear, Pneumatics, etc. The application also covers useful topics such as aircraft limitations, low visibility procedures, RVSM/PBN, MEL, CDL and other supplementary information such as cold weather and icing, turbulence and windshears in more detail. The application will no doubt be a great asset to any trainee or existing Airbus Pilot for both revision and training purposes including refresher training. It is to be used for Training Purposes ONLY. It is NOT for operational use.

About

A320PDP

This app provides comprehensive Airbus A320 procedures, checklists, and abnormal situation management based on the latest Airbus documentation. It's designed for pilots, instructors, and cadets to study and prepare for flight simulator checks and stay updated on procedures.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive Airbus A320 procedures
  • Normal and abnormal SOP study
  • Real simulator session pictures
  • Golden Rules of Airbus emphasis
  • Monthly automatic updates
  • 1300-page knowledge database
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A FREE VERSION OF THE APP IS ALSO AVAILABLE (WITH LIMITED CONTENT): The Name is A320PDP BASIC . AIRBUS YEAR 2026 PROCEDURES UPDATED. 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. 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

Airbus A320 Command Prep4 screens
A320PDP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A320PDP at $29.99 against Airbus A320 Command Prep's $49.99. Airbus A320 Command Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Airbus A320 Command Prep costs $49.99 and A320PDP $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Airbus A320 Command Prep versus A320PDP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirbus A320 Command PrepA320PDP
Price$49.99$29.99 — better
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size437 MB775 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfaraz sheikhjaime bonet

In-app purchases

None

Airbus A320 Command Prep

No in-app purchases

None

A320PDP

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airbus A320 Command Prep free?
Airbus A320 Command Prep costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A320PDP free?
A320PDP costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Airbus A320 Command Prep or A320PDP have ads?
Neither Airbus A320 Command Prep nor A320PDP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airbus A320 Command Prep or A320PDP?
Airbus A320 Command Prep ships an update every 4 months, and A320PDP every 4 months. Most recently, Airbus A320 Command Prep was updated on September 14, 2026 and A320PDP on September 15, 2026.

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