Mars Globe HD vs Airbus A320 Systems Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mars Globe HD
Explore the Red Planet with a detailed virtual globe. This app features a high-resolution satellite map, topographic lighting, and annotated surface features. Discover intriguing locations with an introduction and guided tour, or explore freely.
- High-resolution satellite map of Mars
- Advanced topographic lighting
- Annotated surface features (1500+)
- Introduction and guided tour
- Free exploration mode
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Take a tour of the mysterious Red Planet. This virtual globe combines a high-resolution satellite map with laser altimeter data and advanced topographic lighting to present the planet Mars as it appears from above. An Introduction and Guided Tour present some of Mars' most intriguing features. You can leave the guided tour and explore Mars as you like; over 1500 surface features have been annotated with information and links. Mars Globe HD is a must-have app for anyone interested in our solar system. PLEASE NOTE: Regular Mars Globe is a smaller download and is free. This HD version has slightly, not extremely, better resolution and rendering.
Airbus A320 Systems Trainer
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This is an Airbus A320 series application covering in depth all the flight system displays screens including the Engine Warning Display. Each system screen has been recreated with high definition images to show every possible parameter for illustration and training purposes. Each symbol, value and schematic part of the systems is explained in full details. All information is derived from official Airbus documentation for you. The Application covers both the A320 CEO and NEO variants. Where differences exist these are clearly shown within the presented study material. Further images of all sub parts within the systems pages are represented also within the data where necessary for better explanation. The system displays covered include: EWD, Cruise, Engine, Bleed, Cabin Pressure, Electrics, Hydraulics, Fuel, APU, Air Conditioning, Doors/Oxygen, Wheels and Flight Controls. See screen shots provided for example screens. This Airbus training application is a must have for any current pilot flying the line and those training on it, including type rating cadets. Designed to access vital information fast and accurately regarding the complex systems data presented in the flight deck. The application is to be used for training purposes only. It is NOT for operational use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Mars Globe HD at $0.99 against Airbus A320 Systems Trainer's $39.99. Mars Globe HD also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). Airbus A320 Systems Trainer's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Mars Globe HD costs $0.99 and Airbus A320 Systems Trainer $39.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mars Globe HD ships an update every 3 months, Airbus A320 Systems Trainer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mars Globe HD | Airbus A320 Systems Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $39.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (54 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 54 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 526 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Midnight Martian | faraz sheikh |
Bugs and requests
Mars Globe HD
Reported bugs
5 issues- Dead NASA links
- Blurry HD textures on modern iOS
- Navigation issues near poles
- Choppy playback after updates
- Jittery movement during rotation
Requested features
23 requests- Add Sun, Earth, and moons Phobos/Deimos
- More defined sun color
- Update with InSight and Perseverance landing sites
- Add a reset button
- Input latitude and longitude
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- Add a coordinate grid
- Allow inputting or importing custom locations
- Add a 3D view
- Add local time for MSL Curiosity
- Add distances between landmarks, depths, and heights
- Add similar apps for Ceres and Mercury
- Add a real-time view of the central meridian
- Add longitude and latitude scale and satellite locations
- Show proper tilt, disk size, illumination, and distance data
- Add a 'view from Earth' option
- Add real-time phases or time sliding abilities
- Add a telescope view option
- Add Earth Globe HD product
- Add Jupiter or other celestial bodies
- Improve polar rendering
- Allow flying close over the surface
- More resolution for astronomers
- Add German language support
Airbus A320 Systems Trainer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Mars Globe HD
No in-app purchases
Airbus A320 Systems Trainer
No in-app purchases
Questions
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