VOR Simulator Pro vs FAR/AIM Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Dual VOR positioning practice
- To/From indicators
- Cone of Confusion effects
- Radial interception
- HSI or CDI displays
- Three aircraft models
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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.
FAR/AIM Pro
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FAR/AIM Pro is a focused aviation study reference for pilots, student pilots, instructors, and anyone preparing for FAA knowledge tests or checkrides. Study core FAA material in one place: - Federal Aviation Regulations, including Title 14 plus key 49 CFR hazmat, NTSB, and TSA flight school/security references - Aeronautical Information Manual chapters and figures - 780 current FAA Advisory Circular records with official FAA pages and PDF links where published - Pilot/Controller Glossary - Certificate study paths for private, instrument, commercial, CFI, ATP, remote pilot, and maintenance study - Practice quizzes - Flashcard decks - Saved notes, highlights, and review queue - Study pack export/import for moving saved notes and highlights between devices - Fast search across reference content - Adjustable reader text size and spacing for cockpit, desk, and tablet study - Source status, release notes, and change watch so you can see what was refreshed Content is bundled for offline access, so you can study without a network connection after install. Follow focused certificate paths, save important FAR/AIM and Advisory Circular references, adjust reader density, add instructor notes, share references, move your study pack between devices, and mark topics reviewed as you prepare for written tests, oral exams, and checkrides. FAR/AIM Pro is built for reference and training support, not operational flight planning or legal advice. Pilots remain responsible for checking current official FAA sources before flight.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: VOR Simulator Pro at 15.0 against FAR/AIM Pro's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | VOR Simulator Pro | FAR/AIM Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilot Institute | Bruno Candido Volpato da Cunha |
In-app purchases
VOR Simulator Pro
No in-app purchases
FAR/AIM Pro
No in-app purchases
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