Comparison

VRflow A320 vs A320 CBT

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

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About

VRflow A320

An interactive cockpit procedure trainer for the A320, designed to accelerate learning for type ratings, sim checks, and flight preparation. It offers realistic system simulations and multi-crew training scenarios.

Highlights
  • Normal procedures training
  • Memory items practice
  • Cockpit exploration mode
  • Dynamic checklists
  • Multi-crew training simulation
  • Step-by-step procedure explanations
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Boost your learning rate with VRflow A320, an advanced, interactive cockpit procedure trainer for the A320. Get ready for your type rating, sim check, MCC course or your next flight with this strong learning tool, build specifically for efficient cockpit procedure training. FULL VERSION FEATURES (requires subscription): • Normal procedures including FMGS preparation • Memory items • Cockpit familiarization/Explore Mode • Callouts • Flow visualizations • Train as CM1 or CM2 and as PF or PM • Dynamic checklists • Step-by-step procedure explanations • Dynamic aircraft systems and screens • Automatic crew member to train with • Training Mode/Exam Mode DEMO VERSION FEATURES (free) • One normal procedure included • Automatic crew member • Explore Mode not available VRflow is a well-proven procedure training platform used by airlines, ATOs and air forces worldwide. Enjoy the benefits of the most efficient procedure training platform, originally build for virtual reality and now available on iOS. Advanced visual learning technologies are incorporated to accelerate learning rate and improve knowledge retention. VRflow enables multi-crew training with the automatic crew member, who will assume the opposite rank and role. If you train as F/O, you will get an automatic captain to train with. You can swap roles between Pilot Flying (PF) and Pilot Monitoring (PM). You will learn and understand the structure and task sharing of procedures, the correct callouts and flows. Explore Mode enables you to explore and understand the switches, knobs, levers, panels and screens of the cockpit interactively. All aircraft systems behave realistically, so you will become familiar with how the aircraft behaves in real life. The aircraft even maneuvers automatically, providing you with the correct visual cues and context of a flight. The entire flight deck is modeled accurately in 3D, including screens and the outside world. VRflow has been tested by real life pilots, type rated on the A320. NOTE: VRflow is a procedure trainer - NOT a flight simulator. Read the end user license agreement (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

A320 CBT

A flight simulator designed to improve unstable approach prevention for A320 series pilots. Features interactive lessons, free flight mode, and realistic physics for a comprehensive training experience.

Highlights
  • Unstable approach prevention
  • Interactive lessons
  • Free flight mode
  • Realistic physics engine
  • High-quality vector graphics
  • Autopilot control
Features
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A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. A320 CBT is a sophisticated flight simulator that is specifically designed to help prevent unstable approaches. It is an excellent tool for both instructors and pilots new to the A320 series aircraft. It supports both the A320, A321, and the NEO. This app is entirely created by an active A320 Captain and the author of the book "Practical Descent Energy Management". A320 CBT is a unique, first-ever flight simulator that features interactive lessons as well as a free flight mode. Several predefined scenarios are included that help you save time setting up high energy situations. You can also save the current state of flight to create custom situations. All phases of flight are supported, from take off, landing, to go-around. It also supports ILS, VOR, and RNP approaches. The ILS signal bends realistically outside of its normal range, simulating real-world behavior. If features a novel proprietary physics engine that uses very little hardware resources while at the same time providing a realistic flight experience. A revolutionary vector graphics engine made by Rive, provides super sharp, high quality graphics. It supports lossless zooming, making it suitable to run on small screen devices without blurred graphics when zoomed in. The intuitive interface allows you to easily control the Autopilot via the FCU buttons. Both cold weather and incorrect QNH situations are supported. The runway elevation can be changed to easily create different high airfield scenarios. Disclaimer: this is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP errors can occur. Always follow aircraft manufacturer and company manuals. App Restrictions A320 CBT is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP inconsistencies can occur. The app is not intended to be an FMS trainer. The FMS (MCDU) simulation is very limited. The app focusses on accurate FCU, FMA, and performance simulation instead. No NAV database is supported. Fictitious airports, SID, and STARs are used. Only one SID is available. Only two STARs are available. Only one airport is available for departure and two for arrival. Flight from A to B (or return to departure airfield) is not possible. The scenery is night time and point light based only. Only one point light scenery area is available. Unusual attitudes are not supported. The altitude tape is limited to FL 405. Negative altitudes are not supported. Lesson state save is only partially supported. The app is not certified for official training use. The app cannot be used while in a real cockpit. Real aircraft warning sounds are used. Manual flight is designed for instrument scan practice, not for handling skills. Manual thrust is not available. Joystick and game pad is not supported. Only ND ARC mode is supported. Only ND CSTR selection is available. ADF/NDB is not supported. EPR gauges are not supported, only N1 is supported. Viewing the airplane from the outside is not supported. 3D cockpit is not supported, only some 2D panels are supported.

Screenshots

VRflow A3204 screens
A320 CBT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: A320 CBT at free against VRflow A320's freemium. A320 CBT also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). VRflow A320's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.8). 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. VRflow A320 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $22.49 per month and A320 CBT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VRflow A320 holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of VRflow A320's written reviews are positive against 90% of A320 CBT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRflow A320 ships an update every 2 months, A320 CBT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VRflow A320 versus A320 CBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRflow A320A320 CBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings24 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size728 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVRpilotTjeerd Schouten

Customer experience

VRflow A320

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

A320 CBT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VRflow A320

Subscriptions1
  • A320 monthly subscription$22.491 Month
5 purchases

A320 CBT

One-time5
  • Unlock unlimited save files$0.99
  • Unlock Normal Ops 3D$4.99
  • Basic Package$9.99
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  • Unlock ECAM Failures$39.99
  • Unlock everything$49.99

Questions

Is VRflow A320 free?
VRflow A320 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A320 CBT free?
A320 CBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, VRflow A320 or A320 CBT?
VRflow A320 is rated higher. VRflow A320 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while A320 CBT averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do VRflow A320 or A320 CBT have ads?
Neither VRflow A320 nor A320 CBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VRflow A320 or A320 CBT?
VRflow A320 ships an update every 2 months, and A320 CBT fortnightly. Most recently, VRflow A320 was updated on September 11, 2026 and A320 CBT on September 19, 2026.

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