Comparison

Interceptions vs IFR Flight Simulator

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

Head to head
About

Interceptions

This app helps pilots practice essential instrument flight procedures, including VOR intercepts, holding entries, and angle of lead calculations. It provides visual aids and detailed explanations for each exercise, enhancing learning and retention for flight training.

Highlights
  • VOR intercept calculations
  • Randomly generated holding entries
  • Angle of lead calculations
  • Wind correction angle visualization
  • Detailed calculation descriptions
  • Instrument visualization
Features
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Practice your instrument flying skills with this handy and detailed IFR trainer for iPhone. With Interceptions for iPhone you can practice: - INTERCEPTS: the calculation of interception headings to and from VORs. The exercises are randomly generated and will never go beyond a 90° intercept. - HOLDING ENTRIES: Calculate randomly generated holding entries. The solution is displayed directly on the instrument, making it easy to visualize the actual holding. Includes calculation of first heading for the entry. Please check out the app "Holdings", which lets you practice every single aspect of holding patterns! - ANGLE OF LEAD: AoL calculations are also displayed right on the instrument, making it easy to visualize the situation from the aircraft's perspective. - WIND CORRECTION ANGLE: Visualized WCA calculations, completely with instructions. Detailed descriptions of all calculations are accessible from directly within the app.

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/

Screenshots

Interceptions4 screens
IFR Flight Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFR Flight Simulator at Free against Interceptions's $0.99. IFR Flight Simulator also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (103 vs 2). Interceptions's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and review sentiment (75% vs 64%). 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 Flight Simulator is free to download; Interceptions costs $0.99 up front. IFR Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Interceptions asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IFR Flight Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Flight Simulator has 103 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Interceptions's written reviews are positive against 64% of IFR Flight Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interceptions ships an update every 3 weeks, IFR Flight Simulator weekly. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Interceptions versus IFR Flight Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterceptionsIFR Flight Simulator
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)4.3 (103 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings2103 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver PuetzTobias Maihoff

Customer experience

Interceptions

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

IFR Flight Simulator

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

Interceptions

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

IFR Flight Simulator

Subscriptions4
  • 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 trial2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$49.99
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$84.99
  • Pro Access | One-Time Purchase$169.99

Questions

Is Interceptions free?
Interceptions costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFR Flight Simulator free?
IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Interceptions or IFR Flight Simulator?
IFR Flight Simulator is rated higher. Interceptions averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while IFR Flight Simulator averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.
Do Interceptions or IFR Flight Simulator have ads?
Neither Interceptions nor IFR Flight Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interceptions or IFR Flight Simulator?
Interceptions ships an update every 3 weeks, and IFR Flight Simulator weekly. Most recently, Interceptions was updated on October 9, 2026 and IFR Flight Simulator on October 9, 2026.

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