Comparison

Airbus A320 Command Prep vs PBN For Pilots

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

Head to head
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

PBN For Pilots

This app provides a comprehensive course on Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) for pilots, covering concepts like RNP, L/NAV, and VNAV. It uses real-world chart examples and aircraft procedures to explain PBN clearly for all pilot types and students.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive PBN concepts explained
  • Direct access menu for concepts
  • Temperature correction calculation
  • LIDO & Jeppessen chart usage
  • Airbus A320/A330 procedures
  • Clear explanations for all pilot types
Features
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PBN FULL COURSE - PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION. updated during 2026. ALL THE CONCEPTS ARE EXPLAINED WITH A MENU TO DIRECTLY ACCESS THEM: RNP, RNP-AR, L / NAV, V-NAV, SBAS, GBAS, ABAS, LPV, GPS, Etc ..... CALCULATION OF TEMPERATURE CORRECTION AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE MINIMUM OF THE APPROACH CHARTS. LIDO & JEPPESSEN CHARTS ARE BOTH USED FOR THE EXPLANATION. THE PROCEDURES EXPLAINED ARE USED FOR PILOTS OF ANY TYPE OF AIRCRAFT, FOR INSTRUCTORS, AND TO FACILITATE THEIR COURSES, AND ALSO SERVE FOR PILOT STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND PBN IN A CLEAR AND WELL STRUCTURED WAY. THE PROCEDURES OF THE " AIRBUS A320 / A330 " ARE USED , AS WELL AS PRIMARY DISPLAY AND NAVIGATON DISPLAY AND MCDU HAVE BEEN USED TO FOLLOW A LINE DURING THE WHOLE COURSE, AND IT WILL BE AN ADVANTAGE FOR PILOTS WHO HAVE THIS TYPE RATING, BUT AS IT IS A PBN COURSE IT WILL BE EXPLAINED EACH CONCEPT CLEARLY SO THAT IT CAN BE USED BY PILOTS FROM OTHER TYPE RATINGS.

Screenshots

Airbus A320 Command Prep4 screens
PBN For Pilots4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PBN For Pilots at $7.99 against Airbus A320 Command Prep's $49.99. Airbus A320 Command Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Airbus A320 Command Prep costs $49.99 and PBN For Pilots $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Airbus A320 Command Prep ships an update every 4 months, PBN For Pilots every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Airbus A320 Command Prep versus PBN For Pilots: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirbus A320 Command PrepPBN For Pilots
Price$49.99$7.99 โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”80.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 months โ€” betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size437 MB160 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfaraz sheikhjaime bonet

In-app purchases

None

Airbus A320 Command Prep

No in-app purchases

None

PBN For Pilots

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Airbus A320 Command Prep free?
Airbus A320 Command Prep costs $49.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PBN For Pilots free?
PBN For Pilots costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Airbus A320 Command Prep or PBN For Pilots have ads?
Neither Airbus A320 Command Prep nor PBN For Pilots shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Airbus A320 Command Prep or PBN For Pilots?
Airbus A320 Command Prep ships an update every 4 months, and PBN For Pilots every 9 months. Most recently, Airbus A320 Command Prep was updated on October 10, 2026 and PBN For Pilots on October 21, 2026.

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