Comparison

IFR Flight Simulator vs A320 Abnormals

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/

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A320 Abnormals

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# A320 Abnormals — App Store Description **A study companion for Airbus A320 abnormal and emergency procedures, built for pilots preparing for line checks, recurrent training, or type rating study.** A320 Abnormals organizes abnormal and emergency procedures into a clear, chapter-based reference — written in plain, numbered steps instead of dense manual-style paragraphs, so you can actually study from your phone between sessions instead of just looking things up. **CORE REFERENCE CONTENT** - Procedures organized by system chapter: Flight Controls, Electrical, Hydraulics, Fuel, Landing Gear, Power Plant, Air Conditioning and Pressurization, Navigation, Auto Flight, Fire, Ice and Rain Protection, Pneumatics, Communications, and more - Content written as sequential, numbered actions rather than solid blocks of text - Adjustable text size for comfortable reading in any light **BUILD YOUR OWN NOTES** - Write and save your own notes for any topic you're studying - Choose to keep a note private for your own reference, or make it public to share with the community - Organize your own notes into custom folders - Bookmark any note — yours or someone else's — for quick access later **COMMUNITY** - Browse public notes and folders shared by other users - Comment on public notes, with reply threads - Search across all content by keyword **YOUR PROFILE** - Track your own notes, folders, and bookmarks in one place - Customize your profile photo and bio **FREE AND PREMIUM** A320 Abnormals is free to use, supported by ads, with daily and monthly limits on how much content you can create. A Premium subscription removes ads entirely, unlocks unlimited notes, comments, folders, and bookmarks, and adds offline access to reference content for study without a connection. Premium is offered as an auto-renewing subscription. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. **IMPORTANT** A320 Abnormals is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or reviewed by Airbus or any aviation regulatory authority. Content is provided for study and reference purposes only and does not replace your operator's official Flight Crew Operating Manual (FCOM), Quick Reference Handbook (QRH), or any other official documentation. It is not a substitute for certified training. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use are available within the app. https://www.skyhightex.com/hot-privace-policy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IFR Flight Simulator4 screens
A320 Abnormals4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: IFR Flight Simulator at none against A320 Abnormals's shown. IFR Flight Simulator also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IFR Flight Simulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and A320 Abnormals sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IFR Flight Simulator ships an update every 5 days, A320 Abnormals every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IFR Flight Simulator versus A320 Abnormals: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Flight SimulatorA320 Abnormals
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (106 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings106 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias MaihoffMohamed Farhadi

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
2 purchases

A320 Abnormals

Subscriptions2
  • A320 Abnormals$1.991 Month
  • A320 Abnormals$12.991 Year

Questions

Is IFR Flight Simulator free?
IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A320 Abnormals free?
A320 Abnormals is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IFR Flight Simulator or A320 Abnormals have ads?
A320 Abnormals shows ads; IFR Flight Simulator does not.
Which is updated more often, IFR Flight Simulator or A320 Abnormals?
IFR Flight Simulator ships an update every 5 days, and A320 Abnormals every 9 days. Most recently, IFR Flight Simulator was updated on October 25, 2026 and A320 Abnormals on October 17, 2026.

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