Comparison

VRflow C172N vs VOR Simulator Pro

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

Head to head
About

VRflow C172N

Features
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Boost your learning rate with VRflow C172N, an advanced, interactive cockpit procedure trainer for the C172 "N" variant. Get ready for your training, check ride or next flight with this strong learning tool, build specifically for efficient cockpit procedure training. FULL VERSION FEATURES (requires subscription): • Normal procedures • Selected emergency procedures • Cockpit familiarization/Explore Mode • Dynamic checklists • Step-by-step procedure explanations • Dynamic aircraft systems and screens • Training Mode/Exam Mode DEMO VERSION FEATURES (free) • One normal procedure included • Explore Mode not available VRflow is a well-proven procedure training platform used by airlines, ATOs and air forces worldwide. Enjoy the benefits of the most efficient procedure training platform, originally build for virtual reality and now available on iOS. Advanced visual learning technologies are incorporated to accelerate learning rate and improve knowledge retention. You will learn and understand the structure and task sharing of procedures, the correct callouts and flows. Explore Mode enables you to explore and understand the switches, knobs, levers, panels and screens of the cockpit interactively. All aircraft systems behave realistically, so you will become familiar with how the aircraft behaves in real life. The aircraft even maneuvers automatically, providing you with the correct visual cues and context of a flight. The entire cockpit is modeled accurately in 3D, including screens and the outside world. VRflow has been tested by real life pilots with experience on the C172. NOTE: VRflow is a procedure trainer - NOT a flight simulator. Read the end user license agreement (EULA) here: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

VOR Simulator Pro

Master radio navigation with this VOR simulator. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning and authentic navigation features like To/From indicators and Cone of Confusion effects. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to hone skills on the ground.

Highlights
  • Dual VOR positioning practice
  • To/From indicators
  • Cone of Confusion effects
  • Radial interception
  • HSI or CDI displays
  • Three aircraft models
Features
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Master radio navigation with this comprehensive VOR simulator. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts wanting to practice VOR skills on the ground. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning to fix your location on the map. Experience authentic navigation features including To/From indicators, Cone of Confusion effects, and radial interception. Choose between HSI or CDI displays and toggle between three detailed aircraft: King Air, Cessna 172, or Piper Cherokee. This simulator reproduces VOR signal behavior, needle deflection, and station passage, allowing you to develop and maintain your navigation proficiency anywhere, anytime - no actual aircraft required. Great for students working on their private pilot or instrument rating.

Screenshots

VRflow C172N4 screens
VOR Simulator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VOR Simulator Pro at none against VRflow C172N's 1. VRflow C172N's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, 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

Both are free to download. VRflow C172N sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. VOR Simulator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VRflow C172N ships an update every 2 days, VOR Simulator Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
VRflow C172N versus VOR Simulator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVRflow C172NVOR Simulator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size816 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVRpilotPilot Institute

In-app purchases

1 purchases

VRflow C172N

Subscriptions1
  • C172N monthly subscription$9.991 Month
None

VOR Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VRflow C172N free?
VRflow C172N is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VOR Simulator Pro free?
VOR Simulator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do VRflow C172N or VOR Simulator Pro have ads?
Neither VRflow C172N nor VOR Simulator Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VRflow C172N or VOR Simulator Pro?
VRflow C172N ships an update every 2 days, and VOR Simulator Pro every 2 months. Most recently, VRflow C172N was updated on September 11, 2026 and VOR Simulator Pro on September 15, 2026.

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