Comparison

320 Guide vs A320 CFDS Trainer

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

Head to head
About

320 Guide

This unofficial training tool simplifies complex aircraft systems with clear explanations and detailed 3D visuals. Designed by experienced instructors, it helps pilots prepare for type ratings, upgrades, and recurrent training.

Highlights
  • Clear, concise system explanations
  • Detailed 3D cutaways and animations
  • Targeted training for pilots
  • Expert insights from instructors
  • Visual learning beyond manuals
Features
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Unlock the A320’s complexities with this powerful, unofficial training tool. Created by experienced A320 instructors, this app transforms intricate systems into clear, practical knowledge. Whether you’re preparing for your initial type rating, command upgrade, or recurrent training, this app is designed to sharpen your understanding and boost your confidence. Features: • Clear, Concise Explanations: Complex A320 systems broken down into simple, digestible concepts. • Unmatched Visual Learning: Go beyond flat diagrams—experience detailed 3D cutaways and animations that reveal how systems truly work, giving you a depth of understanding manuals can’t provide. • Targeted Training: Tailored for pilots pursuing their type rating, upgrade, or recurrent training. • Expert Insight: Learn from instructors with thousands of hours of A320 flight time and instructional experience. Leverage nearly two decades of real-world A320 expertise. See the aircraft like never before. Master the systems, master your career. Disclaimer: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the aircraft manufacturer. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

A320 CFDS Trainer

Master the A320 Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) with this advanced training app. Designed for maintenance personnel, it offers realistic fault simulation, interactive menus, and offline access for effective learning.

Highlights
  • Interactive BITE Menus
  • Realistic Fault Simulation
  • CAT 3 LAND TEST & LRU Menu
  • Post Flight Reports
  • Normal & Ground Modes
  • Realistic Aural Alerts
  • Offline Access
Features
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Take your aircraft maintenance skills to the next level with this advanced training app designed by A&P professionals. This A320 CFDS Training Tool offers an immersive and realistic learning experience for mastering the Centralized Fault Display System (CFDS) on the A320. ***This app is not intended for pilots. The FMS pages are for reference only and are NOT interactive. This app is specifically designed as a training tool for maintenance personnel only.*** Key Features: * Interactive BITE Menus: Simulate faults and perform BITE tests with adjustable wait times or fast 3-second timers. * Realistic Fault Simulation: Input faults, navigate CFDS menus, generate authentic BITE messages, and Aural Alerts. * CAT 3 LAND TEST & LRU Menu: Practice critical menu navigation. * Post Flight Reports: Create and filter reports with or without faults. * Normal & Ground Modes: Access the full CFDS system with dynamic avionics pages. * Realistic Aural Alerts: Hear authentic BITE test audio for an immersive training experience. * Learning View: Gain deeper insights into navigated pages for effective training and troubleshooting. * Quick reference links to AirnavX for studying. * Offline Access: No internet required (only for updates). * No Ads: A distraction-free learning environment. * Perfect for Maintenance Personnel: This app is designed specifically for A320 maintenance professionals. It’s ideal for independent learning or structured training. * Classroom Approved: Perfect for use in classroom instruction, paired with AMM step-by-step procedures. * AIDS: Coming Soon! Ongoing Updates: Regular content updates ensure you stay up to date with the latest A320 CFDS systems. ***This app is not intended for pilots. The FMS pages are for reference only and are NOT interactive. This app is specifically designed as a training tool for maintenance personnel only.*** Your purchase supports continuous app development—helping you enhance your skills while contributing to the ongoing improvement of this practical training tool. Download the A320 CFDS Training Tool today! ERM SIMS

Screenshots

320 Guide4 screens
A320 CFDS Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 320 Guide at 100% against A320 CFDS Trainer's 44%. 320 Guide also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (42 vs 2). A320 CFDS Trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, device support 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

320 Guide is free to download; A320 CFDS Trainer costs $19.99 up front. 320 Guide sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. A320 CFDS Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A320 CFDS Trainer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 320 Guide has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of 320 Guide's written reviews are positive against 44% of A320 CFDS Trainer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

320 Guide ships an update monthly, A320 CFDS Trainer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
320 Guide versus A320 CFDS Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter320 GuideA320 CFDS Trainer
PriceFree — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (42 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better44.4% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluge, LLCERM SIMS LLC

Customer experience

320 Guide

All ratings42 ratings
Positive88.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A320 CFDS Trainer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative55.6%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

320 Guide

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Access$9.991 Month
  • Premium Access$12.993 Months
  • Type Rating Access$29.996 Months
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  • A320 Premium Yearly$29.991 Year
  • Premium Access$39.991 Year
  • A320 Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Discount$39.99
  • Premium Access$79.99
None

A320 CFDS Trainer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 320 Guide free?
320 Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A320 CFDS Trainer free?
A320 CFDS Trainer costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 320 Guide or A320 CFDS Trainer?
A320 CFDS Trainer is rated higher. 320 Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while A320 CFDS Trainer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do 320 Guide or A320 CFDS Trainer have ads?
Neither 320 Guide nor A320 CFDS Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 320 Guide or A320 CFDS Trainer?
320 Guide ships an update monthly, and A320 CFDS Trainer every 2 months. Most recently, 320 Guide was updated on September 25, 2026 and A320 CFDS Trainer on September 18, 2026.

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