Comparison

A320 MATe Systems vs Orch A320 Guide

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

Head to head
About

A320 MATe Systems

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
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You are an aviation training professional willing to train your pilots? Take your pilot training to the next level with MATe* Systems! - Learn the theory through System Knowledge Modules (SKM) - Familiarize yourself with the cockpit - Practice in an interactive 3D environment through guided lessons - Monitor your training progress MATe Systems is part of a global MATe Suite solution which provides access to additional content to train pilots along their entire curriculum: - Acknowledge aircraft engines, models, systems differences thanks to the Familiarization briefings and their associated certificate of completion - Discover, learn and understand the Airbus Standard Operating Procedures thanks to exclusive tutorials, - Assess knowledge with an Examination System, - Benefit from approved** Airbus Flight Crew Training Programs. Eager to know more? As an aviation training professional, we encourage you to connect to the Airbus aircraft/services website. *MATe: Mobile Airbus Training experience **EASA

About

Orch A320 Guide

This app provides a comprehensive guide for Airbus A320 flight simulator enthusiasts. It offers checklists, panel guides, abnormal procedures, and flight management computer basics. An optional Pro version includes advanced features like voice checklists and flight logging.

Highlights
  • Normal and abnormal procedure checklists
  • Instrument and panel guides
  • FMGC basics and approach guides
  • Visual sight picture trainer
  • Explorable 3D cockpit
  • Voice checklists (Pro)
  • Flight logging (Pro)
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Orch A320 Guide is an Airbus A320 flight deck companion for desktop flight simulator pilots. Run your checklists, learn the panels and brush up on abnormal procedures for your favourite A320 add-on, all offline. FREE 14 normal checklists from cockpit preparation to securing the aircraft, with check-off and progress tracking. 6 key abnormal procedures with memory items: engine fire on the ground and in flight, engine failure after V1, rejected takeoff, emergency descent and TCAS RA. ILS, RNAV and visual approach guides with FMGC setup. FMGC basics: flight plan entry, performance setup, lateral and vertical navigation. 10 instrument guides (PFD, ND, ECAM, FCU, MCDU, overhead, pedestal and more), POH limitations and performance, a quiz, a visual sight picture trainer and an explorable 3D cockpit. ORCH A320 PRO Pilot Flows: 13 panel-by-panel scan flows, from cold and dark power up through parking and securing. Voice Checklists: the app reads each challenge aloud and listens for your response, so you can keep your hands on the yoke and mouse. A read-aloud mode works without the microphone. Flight Log: start a flight with a callsign and route, keep checklist and flow progress per flight, and look back at past sessions. Every abnormal procedure (17), every approach type (8) and every FMGC operation (10). Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. One purchase unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Vision Pro. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. People who downloaded Orch A320 Guide before version 1.4 keep every procedure that was free when they installed it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wonmor.github.io/ORCHESTR_A320_CHECKLIST/privacy.html For flight simulator training and entertainment only. Not for real-world flight operations, and not a substitute for official Airbus documentation or type-rating training. Not affiliated with Airbus.

Screenshots

A320 MATe Systems4 screens
Orch A320 Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A320 MATe Systems at none against Orch A320 Guide's 3. A320 MATe Systems also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1). Orch A320 Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, ads 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. Orch A320 Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. A320 MATe Systems asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A320 MATe Systems holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A320 MATe Systems has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A320 MATe Systems ships an update every 4 months, Orch A320 Guide every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
A320 MATe Systems versus Orch A320 Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA320 MATe SystemsOrch A320 Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size276 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirbus SASWonmo Seong

Customer experience

A320 MATe Systems

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

Orch A320 Guide

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

A320 MATe Systems

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Orch A320 Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is A320 MATe Systems free?
A320 MATe Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orch A320 Guide free?
Orch A320 Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, A320 MATe Systems or Orch A320 Guide?
A320 MATe Systems is rated higher. A320 MATe Systems averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Orch A320 Guide averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do A320 MATe Systems or Orch A320 Guide have ads?
Neither A320 MATe Systems nor Orch A320 Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A320 MATe Systems or Orch A320 Guide?
A320 MATe Systems ships an update every 4 months, and Orch A320 Guide every 3 days. Most recently, A320 MATe Systems was updated on November 3, 2026 and Orch A320 Guide on November 5, 2026.

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