Comparison

IFR Flight Simulator vs ADI EFIS

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

Head to head
About

IFR Flight Simulator

This aviation simulator helps pilots master IFR procedures and prepare for instrument ratings. Practice holdings, intercepts, and approaches with realistic flight simulation and navigation tools on your phone. Ideal for student and experienced pilots seeking convenient, effective training.

Highlights
  • Realistic aviation training
  • Worldwide flight navigation database
  • Comprehensive training modes
  • Real-time flight simulator
  • Integrated autopilot
  • Optimal holding entry path overlay
Features
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Practice holdings, radial intercepts, and DME arcs on your phone before your next simulator session. Calculate the procedure, fly it with live instruments, and review your track in the debrief. IFR Flight Simulator combines focused IFR procedure training with real-time flight simulation, worldwide navigation data, and a choice of glass cockpit or classic gauges. What you can practice: • Holding Trainer: Randomized holding situations. Determine the entry, calculate the wind correction angles, then fly the pattern. • Intercept Trainer: Inbound and outbound radial intercepts as well as QDM/QDR intercepts. • DME Arc Trainer: Fly DME arcs and calculate the angle of lead to turn onto the inbound course at the right moment. • Approaches: Set up a final intercept, a position in the pattern (downwind, base, or final), or a full approach at any airport, including ILS. • IFR mental math: Practice entries, wind correction angles, and lead points until the calculations become automatic. Worldwide navigation database: • Navigation data from a recent AIRAC cycle, with worldwide coverage: 13,000+ airports and 10,000+ VORs, NDBs, and other navaids. • Train with real airports and navaids instead of generic exercise locations. Real-time flight simulator: • Modern glass cockpit (PFD and ND) or classic gauges. • Autopilot with rotary controls for heading, altitude, and speed, or fly manually by tilting your device. • Fast-forward mode to repeat procedures efficiently. • Live Map: your position and flight path in real time. • Live Needle Overlay: watch where the HSI and CDI needles actually point as they move with the aircraft symbol across the map. • Optimal Holding Entry Path Overlay: compare your flown track with the wind-corrected entry and holding pattern. • Flight Log with Debrief: every flight is recorded. Replay the track and the needle movement, or resume the flight later. Built for instrument rating training, proficiency practice, and simulator assessments. "I am currently training for my Instrument Rating, and my FI recommended this app to me. I didn't think such a high quality, useful training tool was possible as an app. Incredible for VOR bearings, practicing holds and command headings." App Store review by Sa4mmy Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com. Disclaimer: This application is for training and educational purposes only. It must not be used for real-world flight planning or in-flight decision-making. While the developer strives to provide information and calculations that are as accurate and up-to-date as reasonably possible, they may still be incomplete or inaccurate, and other accepted methods exist for deriving procedures and correction angles. Always verify data against official aeronautical publications and follow the guidance of a certified flight instructor. The developer accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from use of this software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ADI EFIS

This educational app simulates an aircraft's Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI) and compass using your device's internal sensors. It's designed for learning about Euler angles and aircraft orientation, mimicking a traditional EFIS display. Not intended for actual flight navigation.

Highlights
  • Simulates aircraft ADI and compass
  • Uses internal device sensors
  • Mimics traditional EFIS display
  • Educational tool for Euler angles
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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ADI (Attitude Direction Indicator) EFIS uses internal sensors and mimics the behavior of an aircraft ADI and compass. The app is designed for educational purposes only (ie., student pilots, science students, navigators or anyone curious of Euler angles). ADI EFIS displays its orientation using a traditional EFIS display. Note to pilots: the app is not intended or designed as a functioning aircraft ADI. Although the app may appear to function properly, there will be times when the orientation or heading is inaccurate. This may occur during a prolonged turning maneuver or at other times. API EFIS is an educational app.

Screenshots

IFR Flight Simulator4 screens
ADI EFIS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFR Flight Simulator at Free against ADI EFIS's $0.99. IFR Flight Simulator also leads on ratings volume (106 vs 2). ADI EFIS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). 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

IFR Flight Simulator is free to download; ADI EFIS costs $0.99 up front. IFR Flight Simulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. ADI EFIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ADI EFIS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Flight Simulator has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IFR Flight Simulator versus ADI EFIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Flight SimulatorADI EFIS
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.3 (106 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias MaihoffRobert Walker

Customer experience

IFR Flight Simulator

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative17.6%

ADI EFIS

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

IFR Flight Simulator

Subscriptions5
  • Full Access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Full Access$19.993 Months
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  • Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Full Access7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$49.99
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$84.99
  • Pro Access | One-Time Purchase$169.99
None

ADI EFIS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IFR Flight Simulator free?
IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ADI EFIS free?
ADI EFIS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IFR Flight Simulator or ADI EFIS?
ADI EFIS is rated higher. IFR Flight Simulator averages 4.3 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while ADI EFIS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IFR Flight Simulator or ADI EFIS have ads?
Neither IFR Flight Simulator nor ADI EFIS shows ads.

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