Comparison

Prepware ATP vs IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

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

Head to head
About

Prepware ATP

Prepare for the FAA Knowledge Exam with this comprehensive study and test tool. It offers flashcard-style review of questions, answers, and explanations, allowing you to study by subject or take realistic practice tests.

Highlights
  • Flashcard-style review
  • Question, answer, and explanation database
  • Study by subject
  • Practice test mode
  • FAA Knowledge Exam preparation
Features
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Comprehensive preparation, study and test tool for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Flashcard style review of questions, answers and explanations included for you to study by subject or with a true-to-form practice test.

About

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

Master instrument flying with interactive modules and a built-in simulator. Practice navigation instruments, IFR procedures, and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and instructors preparing for instrument ratings.

Highlights
  • Interactive navigation instrument modules
  • IFR procedure simulator
  • Holding pattern practice
  • Step-by-step learning
  • Built-in IFR simulator
  • Real-world holding entry training
Features
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Master instrument flying with this all-in-one IFR trainer. Includes interactive modules for ADF/RMI (FREE), VOR/ILS, HSI, IFR procedures and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and flight instructors preparing for instrument rating (IR). • Learn & practice navigation instruments step-by-step • Use animations and interactive exercises • Train with our built-in IFR simulator • Practice real-world holding entries (parallel, teardrop, direct) ### Modules: 1. ADF/RMI Instructor (Free Trial) 2. VOR + ILS Instructor 3. HSI Trainer 4. IFR Procedure Simulator 5. Holding Pattern Instructor Whether you're preparing for your checkride, IR test, or just want to improve situational awareness, this app helps you fly safer and smarter. Designed by pilots, for pilots. ▶ Try the ADF/RMI module for free! ▶ Trusted by aviation schools worldwide. FlyGo Aviation – Elevate Your IFR Skills.

Screenshots

Prepware ATP4 screens
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments at Free against Prepware ATP's $9.99. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.8) and ratings volume (952 vs 20). Prepware ATP's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On 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

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is free to download; Prepware ATP costs $9.99 up front. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Prepware ATP asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has 952 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Prepware ATP's written reviews are positive against 52% of IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prepware ATP ships an update every 4 months, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Prepware ATP versus IFR Trainer Flight Instruments: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrepware ATPIFR Trainer Flight Instruments
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.8 (20 ratings)4.5 (952 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.2% of reviews52.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20952 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB155 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAFlygo-Aviation Ltd

Customer experience

Prepware ATP

All ratings20 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive36.2%
Neutral18.8%
Negative44.9%

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

All ratings952 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative41.6%

In-app purchases

None

Prepware ATP

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

One-time6
  • Holding Instructor$5.99
  • VOR+ILS Instructor$9.99
  • HSI Instructor$9.99
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  • IFR Simulator$11.99
  • All in one$31.99
  • All in one$37.99

Questions

Is Prepware ATP free?
Prepware ATP costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFR Trainer Flight Instruments free?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prepware ATP or IFR Trainer Flight Instruments?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is rated higher. Prepware ATP averages 2.8 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while IFR Trainer Flight Instruments averages 4.5 from 952 ratings.
Do Prepware ATP or IFR Trainer Flight Instruments have ads?
Neither Prepware ATP nor IFR Trainer Flight Instruments shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prepware ATP or IFR Trainer Flight Instruments?
Prepware ATP ships an update every 4 months, and IFR Trainer Flight Instruments every 6 weeks. Most recently, Prepware ATP was updated on September 22, 2026 and IFR Trainer Flight Instruments on September 24, 2026.

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