A320 CBT vs Wingward
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
A320 CBT
A flight simulator designed to improve unstable approach prevention for A320 series pilots. Features interactive lessons, free flight mode, and realistic physics for a comprehensive training experience.
- Unstable approach prevention
- Interactive lessons
- Free flight mode
- Realistic physics engine
- High-quality vector graphics
- Autopilot control
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A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. A320 CBT is a sophisticated flight simulator that is specifically designed to help prevent unstable approaches. It is an excellent tool for both instructors and pilots new to the A320 series aircraft. It supports both the A320, A321, and the NEO. This app is entirely created by an active A320 Captain and the author of the book "Practical Descent Energy Management". A320 CBT is a unique, first-ever flight simulator that features interactive lessons as well as a free flight mode. Several predefined scenarios are included that help you save time setting up high energy situations. You can also save the current state of flight to create custom situations. All phases of flight are supported, from take off, landing, to go-around. It also supports ILS, VOR, and RNP approaches. The ILS signal bends realistically outside of its normal range, simulating real-world behavior. If features a novel proprietary physics engine that uses very little hardware resources while at the same time providing a realistic flight experience. A revolutionary vector graphics engine made by Rive, provides super sharp, high quality graphics. It supports lossless zooming, making it suitable to run on small screen devices without blurred graphics when zoomed in. The intuitive interface allows you to easily control the Autopilot via the FCU buttons. Both cold weather and incorrect QNH situations are supported. The runway elevation can be changed to easily create different high airfield scenarios. Disclaimer: this is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP errors can occur. Always follow aircraft manufacturer and company manuals. App Restrictions A320 CBT is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP inconsistencies can occur. The app is not intended to be an FMS trainer. The FMS (MCDU) simulation is very limited. The app focusses on accurate FCU, FMA, and performance simulation instead. No NAV database is supported. Fictitious airports, SID, and STARs are used. Only one SID is available. Only two STARs are available. Only one airport is available for departure and two for arrival. Flight from A to B (or return to departure airfield) is not possible. The scenery is night time and point light based only. Only one point light scenery area is available. Unusual attitudes are not supported. The altitude tape is limited to FL 405. Negative altitudes are not supported. Lesson state save is only partially supported. The app is not certified for official training use. The app cannot be used while in a real cockpit. Real aircraft warning sounds are used. Manual flight is designed for instrument scan practice, not for handling skills. Manual thrust is not available. Joystick and game pad is not supported. Only ND ARC mode is supported. Only ND CSTR selection is available. ADF/NDB is not supported. EPR gauges are not supported, only N1 is supported. Viewing the airplane from the outside is not supported. 3D cockpit is not supported, only some 2D panels are supported.
Wingward
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Wingward helps professional pilots prepare for airline selection — offline, on your own schedule. Pick the airline you are interviewing with, download its pack once over Wi-Fi, and everything keeps working without a connection: on a layover, in a hotel, at 35,000 feet. WHAT'S INSIDE • Airline-specific packs. Each pack follows that carrier's selection process stage by stage, instead of generic interview advice. • HireView video interview practice. Record timed answers to realistic interview questions, play them back, and work on your delivery until it holds up under pressure. • ATPL question bank. Theory questions with explanations, diagrams and per-subject statistics, plus a quick random test when you only have ten minutes. • Technical questions. Type-specific questions for the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737, organised by system. • Panel interview preparation. Structured questions where you write, save and refine your own answers — they stay on your account, ready to review the night before. • Simulator assessment. What to expect in the sim ride, phase by phase, with the flight brief. • Cognitive tests. Pattern recognition, memory, spatial orientation and multitasking — the kinds of exercise used in airline psychometric screening. • Mental math. Timed arithmetic with a built-in scratch pad. No calculator, just like the real test. • Community forum. Each pack has its own forum, where the pilots preparing for that same selection compare notes on what came up and how it went. • Progress tracking. See where you are strong and where the remaining study time should go. • Interview countdown. Tell Wingward when your interview is and every screen shows how long you have left. BUILT LIKE AN INSTRUMENT PANEL Wingward is laid out the way a flight deck is: high contrast, one clear reading per screen, nothing competing for your attention while you study. It follows your device between light and dark, and each airline carries its own colour through its own screens, so you always know which selection process you are working on. AIRLINES AVAILABLE • Emirates • Etihad Airways • Air Macau More airlines are added regularly, and you can request yours from inside the app. BUILT FOR OFFLINE STUDY Once a pack is downloaded, questions, images and study material live on your device. No connection is needed to study, and nothing is lost when the signal is. SUBSCRIPTIONS Each airline pack is sold separately as an auto-renewing subscription. The durations offered depend on the pack — 1, 2 or 3 months. The price for your region is shown on the purchase screen before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple Account, and the subscription renews unless it is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel it any time in your Apple Account settings. Optional AI analysis of your recorded answers is available through separate one-time credit packs. It is never required to use the app. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wingward.app/privacy Wingward is not affiliated with, endorsed by or produced by any airline.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: A320 CBT at 15.0 against Wingward's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. A320 CBT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Wingward sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
A320 CBT ships an update fortnightly, Wingward every 10 days. Both last shipped on September 19, 2026.
| Parameter | A320 CBT | Wingward |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 191 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tjeerd Schouten | Damiano Miazzi |
In-app purchases
A320 CBT
- Unlock unlimited save files$0.99
- Unlock Normal Ops 3D$4.99
- Basic Package$9.99
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- Unlock ECAM Failures$39.99
- Unlock everything$49.99
Wingward
- Emirates 1 month3 Days trial$11.991 Month
- 2 Months$22.992 Months
- 3 Month$29.993 Months
- 100 AI Credits$1.99
- 200 AI Credits$2.99









