# ATSim vs IFR Flight Simulator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATSim at none against IFR Flight Simulator's 9. ATSim also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.6). IFR Flight Simulator's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (106 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFR Flight Simulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ATSim asks for nothing beyond the download.

IFR Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Flight Simulator has 106 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of ATSim's written reviews are positive against 65% of IFR Flight Simulator's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATSim | IFR Flight Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atsim/id1542551883/reviews) | **[4.3 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-flight-simulator/id6444241915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **64.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 163 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlaneEnglish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461037184) | [Tobias Maihoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653306504) |

## What reviewers say

### ATSim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atsim/id1542551883)

Practice air traffic control radio communication and phraseology with an AI-powered simulator. Learn through repetition and immediate feedback with realistic scenarios covering over 170 airports and various flight types.

**Highlights:** AI-powered pilot interaction, Voice recognition and speech analysis feedback, Practice radio communication, Master aviation phraseology, Over 170 airports simulated, VFR and IFR flight control lessons

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 (8)**

| 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 |
| Full Access | $79.99 | 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 ATSim free?

ATSim 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, ATSim or IFR Flight Simulator?

IFR Flight Simulator is rated higher. ATSim averages 4.1 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while IFR Flight Simulator averages 4.3 from 106 ratings.

### Do ATSim or IFR Flight Simulator have ads?

Neither ATSim nor IFR Flight Simulator shows ads.

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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.*