Comparison

Interceptions vs A320 CFDS Trainer Lite

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

A320 CFDS Trainer Lite

Master the A320 Centralized Fault Display System with this mobile maintenance training app. Practice fault reporting, navigate menus, and access reference pages from related systems. Designed by aviation experts for professionals, it offers offline functionality and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Practice PFR creation
  • Navigate CFDS menus
  • Access Normal and Menu Modes
  • View static reference pages
  • Offline functionality
  • Ad-free learning
Features
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A320 CFDS Maintenance Trainer Lite Master the A320 Centralized Fault Display System directly from your mobile device with this specialized maintenance training app. Designed by aviation maintenance experts for maintenance professionals, this app delivers an authentic learning experience of core CFDS functions. Not intended for pilot training. KEY FEATURES: - Practice PFR (Post Flight Report) creation with and without faults - Navigate CFDS menus and submenus - Access both Normal and Menu Modes - View static reference pages from related systems (FMS, ATSU, AIDS) - Optimized performance for older hardware - 100% ad-free learning experience - Full offline functionality Developed by ERM SIMS, specialists in aviation maintenance training simulations, this Lite version provides essential A320 CFDS navigation training in a user-friendly interface. FMS and other system pages are static view-only references to help maintenance personnel explore system relationships. Check out our Full version offering expanded capabilities and enhanced features. Disclaimer: This application serves as a reference tool only and does not replace official maintenance manuals, which remain the primary information source. Variations may exist due to different A320 configuration options.

Screenshots

Interceptions4 screens
A320 CFDS Trainer Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Interceptions at 75% against A320 CFDS Trainer Lite's 25%. Interceptions also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). A320 CFDS Trainer Lite's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

A320 CFDS Trainer Lite is free to download; Interceptions costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Interceptions ships an update every 3 weeks, A320 CFDS Trainer Lite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Interceptions versus A320 CFDS Trainer Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInterceptionsA320 CFDS Trainer Lite
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOliver PuetzERM SIMS LLC

Customer experience

Interceptions

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

A320 CFDS Trainer Lite

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Interceptions

No in-app purchases

None

A320 CFDS Trainer Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Interceptions free?
Interceptions costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A320 CFDS Trainer Lite free?
A320 CFDS Trainer Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Interceptions or A320 CFDS Trainer Lite have ads?
Neither Interceptions nor A320 CFDS Trainer Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Interceptions or A320 CFDS Trainer Lite?
Interceptions ships an update every 3 weeks, and A320 CFDS Trainer Lite every 3 months. Most recently, Interceptions was updated on October 9, 2026 and A320 CFDS Trainer Lite on September 26, 2026.

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