Comparison

A330 MATe Systems 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

A330 MATe Systems

Features
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You are an aviation training professional willing to train your pilots? Take your pilot’s training to the next level with MATe* Systems! MATe Systems is part of a global MATe Suite solution which provides access to additional content to train pilots along their entire curriculum: • Acknowledge aircraft engines, models, systems differences thanks to the Familiarization briefings and their associated certificate of completion • Discover, learn and understand the Airbus Standard Operating Procedures thanks to exclusive tutorials, • Assess knowledge with an Examination System, • Benefit from approved** Airbus Flight Crew Training Programs. Eager to know more? As an aviation training professional, we encourage you to connect to the Airbus aircraft/services website. *MATe: Mobile Airbus Training experience **EASA

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

A330 MATe Systems4 screens
A320 CBT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: A330 MATe Systems at none against A320 CBT's 5. A320 CBT's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. A320 CBT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. A330 MATe Systems asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

A330 MATe Systems ships an update every 4 months, A320 CBT fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
A330 MATe Systems versus A320 CBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA330 MATe SystemsA320 CBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size464 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirbus SASTjeerd Schouten

In-app purchases

None

A330 MATe Systems

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

A320 CBT

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

Questions

Is A330 MATe Systems free?
A330 MATe Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A320 CBT free?
A320 CBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do A330 MATe Systems or A320 CBT have ads?
Neither A330 MATe Systems nor A320 CBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, A330 MATe Systems or A320 CBT?
A330 MATe Systems ships an update every 4 months, and A320 CBT fortnightly. Most recently, A330 MATe Systems was updated on October 30, 2026 and A320 CBT on October 30, 2026.

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