Comparison

VOR Simulator Pro vs Cirrus Go

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

Head to head
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.

About

Cirrus Go

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Cirrus Go is your complete pilot training and reference companion, built specifically for Cirrus SR20/SR22/SR22T aircraft and aligned with FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Whether you’re a student pilot, preparing for a checkride, or maintaining currency, F1 Ready delivers structured lessons, checklists, and scenarios—right from your iPhone. Key Features: Cirrus Aircraft Checklists – Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures tailored to SR20/22/22T. FAA ACS Integration – Private Pilot and Instrument Pilot lesson areas organized by Area of Operation and Task. Training Profiles & Callouts – Takeoff, landing, and approach flows styled after Cirrus training. Scenario-Based Training – Real-world emergencies, IFR procedures, and decision-making exercises. Cross-Platform Learning – Supports both VFR and IFR pilots with customizable modules. Always Current – FAA ACS data embedded, with the ability to add future updates seamlessly. Designed with a clean interface and easy navigation, F1 Ready helps pilots stay proficient, structured, and confident in the cockpit. Support for iOS 26

Screenshots

VOR Simulator Pro4 screens
Cirrus Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cirrus Go at 5.0 against VOR Simulator Pro's 4.6. VOR Simulator Pro's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cirrus Go holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VOR Simulator Pro has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VOR Simulator Pro versus Cirrus Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVOR Simulator ProCirrus Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (19 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilot InstituteCalvin Fraites

In-app purchases

None

VOR Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Cirrus Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VOR Simulator Pro free?
VOR Simulator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cirrus Go free?
Cirrus Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VOR Simulator Pro or Cirrus Go?
Cirrus Go is rated higher. VOR Simulator Pro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Cirrus Go averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do VOR Simulator Pro or Cirrus Go have ads?
Neither VOR Simulator Pro nor Cirrus Go shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VOR Simulator Pro or Cirrus Go?
VOR Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Cirrus Go every 2 months. Most recently, VOR Simulator Pro was updated on October 20, 2026 and Cirrus Go on October 28, 2026.

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