Comparison

SimuDrone vs IFR Flight Simulator

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

Head to head
About

SimuDrone

Practice drone maneuvers and flight modes in a realistic simulation environment. Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and flying skills without the risk of damage or costly repairs.

Highlights
  • Crash-free learning environment
  • Practice with DJI remote controller
  • Realistic physics simulation
  • Build muscle memory and flying skill
  • Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes
Features
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*This version is not compatible with DJI Mini 4K remote controller. -Crash-Free Confidence: Learn complex maneuvers and flight modes without ever worrying about damage or expensive repairs. -Practice Prepares Perfect: Use your own DJI remote controller to build muscle memory and true flying skill before leaving the ground. -Realistic Physics, Pure Fun: Enjoy authentic, lifelike drone simulation designed to keep your practice hours engaging and effective.

About

IFR Flight Simulator

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
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Practice holdings, radial intercepts, and DME arcs on your phone before your next simulator session. Calculate the procedure, fly it with live instruments, and review your track in the debrief. IFR Flight Simulator combines focused IFR procedure training with real-time flight simulation, worldwide navigation data, and a choice of glass cockpit or classic gauges. What you can practice: • Holding Trainer: Randomized holding situations. Determine the entry, calculate the wind correction angles, then fly the pattern. • Intercept Trainer: Inbound and outbound radial intercepts as well as QDM/QDR intercepts. • DME Arc Trainer: Fly DME arcs and calculate the angle of lead to turn onto the inbound course at the right moment. • Approaches: Set up a final intercept, a position in the pattern (downwind, base, or final), or a full approach at any airport, including ILS. • IFR mental math: Practice entries, wind correction angles, and lead points until the calculations become automatic. Worldwide navigation database: • Navigation data from a recent AIRAC cycle, with worldwide coverage: 13,000+ airports and 10,000+ VORs, NDBs, and other navaids. • Train with real airports and navaids instead of generic exercise locations. Real-time flight simulator: • Modern glass cockpit (PFD and ND) or classic gauges. • Autopilot with rotary controls for heading, altitude, and speed, or fly manually by tilting your device. • Fast-forward mode to repeat procedures efficiently. • Live Map: your position and flight path in real time. • Live Needle Overlay: watch where the HSI and CDI needles actually point as they move with the aircraft symbol across the map. • Optimal Holding Entry Path Overlay: compare your flown track with the wind-corrected entry and holding pattern. • Flight Log with Debrief: every flight is recorded. Replay the track and the needle movement, or resume the flight later. Built for instrument rating training, proficiency practice, and simulator assessments. "I am currently training for my Instrument Rating, and my FI recommended this app to me. I didn't think such a high quality, useful training tool was possible as an app. Incredible for VOR bearings, practicing holds and command headings." App Store review by Sa4mmy Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com. Disclaimer: This application is for training and educational purposes only. It must not be used for real-world flight planning or in-flight decision-making. While the developer strives to provide information and calculations that are as accurate and up-to-date as reasonably possible, they may still be incomplete or inaccurate, and other accepted methods exist for deriving procedures and correction angles. Always verify data against official aeronautical publications and follow the guidance of a certified flight instructor. The developer accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from use of this software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimuDrone4 screens
IFR Flight Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: IFR Flight Simulator at weekly against SimuDrone's every 3 months. IFR Flight Simulator also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 36%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. SimuDrone sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and IFR Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IFR Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 247 and 103 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of SimuDrone's written reviews are positive against 64% of IFR Flight Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimuDrone ships an update every 3 months, IFR Flight Simulator weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
SimuDrone versus IFR Flight Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimuDroneIFR Flight Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (247 ratings)4.3 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews63.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings247 — better103
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size301 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMustafa AkkuzuTobias Maihoff

Customer experience

SimuDrone

All ratings247 ratings
Positive72.9%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.8%
Written reviews249 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral15.3%
Negative49.0%

IFR Flight Simulator

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

Bugs and requests

SimuDrone

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Controller won't connect to app (multiple controller models affected)
  • App crashes and lockups, especially in city map
  • Flight orientation changes randomly mid-flight
  • Purchased maps/coins disappear after updates
  • Drone selection option disappears after initial setup
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  • Internet connection check fails despite valid connection
  • RC controller connection takes very long time
  • Purchased unlimited coins don't unlock all features
  • Incompatible with DJI RC-N1, RC-N1C, RC-N3, Mini 4K, DJI FPV Motion Controller 3, and DJI C5 controllers

Requested features

13 requests
  • More maps and environments (forest, outdoor scenes)
  • Controller sensitivity adjustment settings
  • Better graphics quality
  • One-time purchase option instead of coin system
  • Ad-supported free play option
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  • Telemetry data display
  • Moving objects to track (cars, etc.)
  • Ability to change drone type after initial selection
  • Flight mode synchronization with controller
  • Skip initial takeoff sequence
  • Custom music playback from phone library
  • Better instructions for earning stars
  • Support for more DJI controller models

IFR Flight Simulator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

SimuDrone

One-time13
  • Buy 30 Coins$0.99
  • Unlock Factory 2$0.99
  • Unlock Settlement$0.99
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  • Unlock Parking$0.99
  • Unlock Industry$0.99
  • Unlock Island$0.99
  • Get 70 Coins$1.99
  • 50 monedas$1.99
  • Unlock 3 Maps$1.99
  • 150 Coins$2.49
  • 500 Coins$2.99
  • Unlimited Coins$3.49
  • Combo Pack$3.99
7 purchases

IFR Flight Simulator

Subscriptions4
  • Full Access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Full Access$19.993 Months
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  • Full Access7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$49.99
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$84.99
  • Pro Access | One-Time Purchase$169.99

Questions

Is SimuDrone free?
SimuDrone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IFR Flight Simulator free?
IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SimuDrone or IFR Flight Simulator?
IFR Flight Simulator is rated higher. SimuDrone averages 4.0 out of 5 from 247 ratings, while IFR Flight Simulator averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.
Do SimuDrone or IFR Flight Simulator have ads?
Neither SimuDrone nor IFR Flight Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimuDrone or IFR Flight Simulator?
SimuDrone ships an update every 3 months, and IFR Flight Simulator weekly. Most recently, SimuDrone was updated on September 24, 2026 and IFR Flight Simulator on September 21, 2026.

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