Comparison

HT1000 GNSS Tutorial vs ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training

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

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About

HT1000 GNSS Tutorial

Learn the pre-flight sequence for an ATR flight from Honolulu to Hilo, Hawaii. Explore less common features like holds and alternates with a full-featured emulator.

Highlights
  • ATR pre-flight sequence tutorial
  • Honolulu to Hilo flight path
  • Full-featured emulator
  • Learn holds and alternates
  • NAFI Master CFI instruction
Features
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NAFI Master CFI and former ATR check airman covers the entire pre-flight sequence of a flight from Honolulu to Hilo, Hawaii. Or put the tutorial aside and experiment with the full-featured emulator. Learn the corners that rarely get used: holds and alternates.

About

ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training

Features
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Learn the ATR 42/72 FMS by flying it, not by reading about it. This is a working flight management computer for iOS: a realistic FMS interface with a scratchpad that accepts and rejects entries, line-select keys, navigation pages, flight-plan editing, performance data and the complete workflow needed to build and manage an ATR flight. Every character on the display is produced by the model. Nothing on screen is a screenshot. Built for pilots converting onto the ATR 42/72, cadets preparing for airline selection, and anyone who wants the FMS to become second nature before paying for simulator hours. Key features: A comprehensive set of working FMS pages covering initialization, flight planning, navigation, performance, fuel prediction, radio navigation, waypoints, airports, departures, arrivals, approaches and flight-plan management The ATR 42/72 FMS layout and controls, including the scratchpad, line-select keys, page navigation and function keys, reproduced as a working interface rather than a static replica Real navigation data: worldwide aerodromes, runways, fixes, navaids, airways and published instrument procedures Published SIDs, STARs and approaches with runway and transition selection Complete flight-plan construction and editing, including direct-to navigation, route insertion, deletion and modification of waypoints Navigation and performance pages designed around the ATR workflow Realistic FMS messages and entry validation, including rejected entries and scratchpad behaviour Colour and display options designed to reproduce the characteristic ATR avionics presentation Works offline. The navigation database ships with the app Physical keyboard support on tablet and desktop A complete training flight can be flown with the free version, including airport and navigation data, flight-plan creation, direct routing and published procedures The full version unlocks the complete FMS page set, advanced flight planning, performance and fuel pages, published procedures, airway routing and additional training features Published procedures at every aerodrome in the database Airway routing Advanced flight-plan management Performance calculations and flight phases Fuel prediction and navigation information Radio navigation and approach information Saved routes and training sessions Live METAR and TAF weather Who it is for: Pilots converting onto the ATR 42/72 or preparing for a type rating Cadets and applicants preparing for airline selection Line crews keeping FMS handling sharp between rosters Instructors and training organisations https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training at Free against HT1000 GNSS Tutorial's $9.99. ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training also leads on device support (3 vs 1). HT1000 GNSS Tutorial's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On update cadence, 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

ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training is free to download; HT1000 GNSS Tutorial costs $9.99 up front. ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. HT1000 GNSS Tutorial asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HT1000 GNSS Tutorial ships an update monthly, ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HT1000 GNSS Tutorial versus ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHT1000 GNSS TutorialATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB62 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTerence WayNexCode Systems LLC

In-app purchases

None

HT1000 GNSS Tutorial

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training

Subscriptions3
  • Pro x1$11.991 Month
  • Pro x3$21.993 Months
  • Pro x6$29.996 Months

Questions

Is HT1000 GNSS Tutorial free?
HT1000 GNSS Tutorial costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training free?
ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HT1000 GNSS Tutorial or ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training have ads?
Neither HT1000 GNSS Tutorial nor ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HT1000 GNSS Tutorial or ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training?
HT1000 GNSS Tutorial ships an update monthly, and ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training every 3 weeks. Most recently, HT1000 GNSS Tutorial was updated on November 3, 2026 and ATR 42/72 FMS MCDU Training on November 3, 2026.

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