Comparison

320 Guide vs A320 CBT

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 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

320 Guide4 screens
A320 CBT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 320 Guide at 4.6 against A320 CBT's 3.8. 320 Guide also leads on ratings volume (42 vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 90%). A320 CBT's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, update cadence, 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. 320 Guide sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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

320 Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 320 Guide has 42 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of 320 Guide's written reviews are positive against 90% of A320 CBT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

320 Guide ships an update monthly, A320 CBT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
320 Guide versus A320 CBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter320 GuideA320 CBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (42 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings42 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFluge, LLCTjeerd Schouten

Customer experience

320 Guide

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

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
5 purchases

A320 CBT

One-time5
  • Unlock unlimited save files$0.99
  • Unlock Normal Ops 3D$4.99
  • Basic Package$9.99
Show 2 more
  • Unlock ECAM Failures$39.99
  • Unlock everything$49.99

Questions

Is 320 Guide free?
320 Guide 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, 320 Guide or A320 CBT?
320 Guide is rated higher. 320 Guide averages 4.6 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while A320 CBT averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do 320 Guide or A320 CBT have ads?
Neither 320 Guide nor A320 CBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 320 Guide or A320 CBT?
320 Guide ships an update monthly, and A320 CBT fortnightly. Most recently, 320 Guide was updated on September 21, 2026 and A320 CBT on September 19, 2026.

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