# A320 MATe Systems vs IFR Flight Simulator

A320 MATe Systems and IFR Flight Simulator both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of A320 MATe Systems's written reviews are positive against 64% of IFR Flight Simulator's. A320 MATe Systems also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9). IFR Flight Simulator's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (103 vs 6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFR Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. A320 MATe Systems asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for A320 MATe Systems against 4.3 for IFR Flight Simulator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Flight Simulator has 103 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of A320 MATe Systems's written reviews are positive against 64% of IFR Flight Simulator's.

A320 MATe Systems ships an update every 4 months, IFR Flight Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | A320 MATe Systems | IFR Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320-mate-systems/id1524820950/reviews) | **[4.3 (103 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-flight-simulator/id6444241915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **103** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 276 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Airbus SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/535289302) | [Tobias Maihoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653306504) |

## What reviewers say

### A320 MATe Systems

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/a320-mate-systems/id1524820950)

This app offers interactive 3D flight simulation and system knowledge modules for aviation training professionals. It helps pilots familiarize themselves with the cockpit, practice procedures, and monitor their progress through guided lessons and assessments.

**Highlights:** System Knowledge Modules, Interactive 3D cockpit familiarization, Guided lessons, Training progress monitoring, Familiarization briefings, Airbus Standard Operating Procedures tutorials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IFR Flight Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-flight-simulator/id6444241915)

This aviation simulator helps pilots master IFR procedures and prepare for instrument ratings. Practice holdings, intercepts, and approaches with realistic flight simulation and navigation tools on your phone. Ideal for student and experienced pilots seeking convenient, effective training.

**Highlights:** Realistic aviation training, Worldwide flight navigation database, Comprehensive training modes, Real-time flight simulator, Integrated autopilot, Optimal holding entry path overlay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Access | $19.99 | per 3 months |
| Full Access | $59.99 | per year |
| SALE % Pro \| One-Time Purchase | $49.99 | one-time |
| SALE % Pro \| One-Time Purchase | $84.99 | one-time |
| Pro Access \| One-Time Purchase | $169.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is A320 MATe Systems free?

A320 MATe Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IFR Flight Simulator free?

IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, A320 MATe Systems or IFR Flight Simulator?

IFR Flight Simulator is rated higher. A320 MATe Systems averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while IFR Flight Simulator averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.

### Do A320 MATe Systems or IFR Flight Simulator have ads?

Neither A320 MATe Systems nor IFR Flight Simulator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, A320 MATe Systems or IFR Flight Simulator?

A320 MATe Systems ships an update every 4 months, and IFR Flight Simulator weekly. Most recently, A320 MATe Systems was updated on September 8, 2026 and IFR Flight Simulator on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*