Comparison

IFR Holding Pattern Trainer vs NavTutor

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

Head to head
About

IFR Holding Pattern Trainer

This aviation trainer helps IFR pilots and students master complex holding procedures through explanations, visual aids, and interactive learning. It includes a test module and a quick finder map to enhance understanding and preparation for exams.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning system
  • Visual illustrations of holding patterns
  • Direct, parallel, and teardrop entry explanations
  • Test module with feedback
  • Quick Finder map view
  • Tested by real pilots and instructors
Features
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Holding Pattern (IFR) Instructor is specially designed for IFR pilots and students to better understand how to manage holdings, one of the most complex IFR procedures. This app provides significant insights into holding procedures as an educational method, combining clear explanations, visual illustrations, and interactive practice tools. ALREADY TESTED BY REAL PILOTS AND INSTRUCTORS Holding Pattern (IFR) Instructor has been developed and tested by real pilots and trainers, covering the full range of holding scenarios, including situations that frequently cause difficulties in real operations. This ensures a learning experience that goes beyond any other app available in this area. CONTINUOUSLY IMPROVED AT FLIGHT SCHOOLS The teaching method implemented in Holding Pattern (IFR) Instructor is used at flight schools all around the world, contributing to a higher proportion of successful exams. This achievement makes our app so popular among students and instructors alike. INTERACTIVE LEARNING SYSTEM The built-in interactive learning system guides users through all three holding entry types - direct, parallel, and teardrop - with step-by-step explanations and visual illustrations. The exclusive FlyGo Trick provides a simple six-step method to always select the correct entry type with confidence. TEST MODULE The test module lets users practise identifying the correct entry procedure for any combination of aircraft heading and inbound course, with immediate visual feedback to reinforce learning. TIMING QUIZ A dedicated quiz module to master outbound leg timing. Users practise calculating the required outbound flight time based on observed inbound duration and altitude, and learn to apply the EASA wind correction rule for precise heading corrections. INTERCEPT AND TRACK QUIZ Sharpen your intercept and tracking skills with practical quiz questions: determine the correct intercept angle based on CDI deviation and inbound course, and calculate wind-corrected headings for accurate track following. QUICK FINDER Quick Finder provides an interactive compass and heading control where all critical paths and directions of the holding pattern are visualised in real time. Students can instantly see the correct entry type, standard and non-standard pattern variants, and experiment with any combination of heading and inbound course - with an optional help overlay for guided learning. GAME MODE Put your knowledge to the ultimate test with the gamified map-based practice mode. Compete for the best score and challenge others via Game Center integration. ----- FOR STUDENTS If you are a student, then we wish good luck for the preparation and good luck for the examination! FOR INSTRUCTORS If you are a flight trainer, then we hope you will find useful our app and it helps your students better understand holding patterns! Enjoy our app and FLY SAFE! The FlyGo-Aviation team

About

NavTutor

Visualize aircraft holding patterns relative to navigation aids. Learn to determine your position and the correct entry pattern for standard and non-standard holds using ADF, VOR, and heading information.

Highlights
  • Visual aircraft holding pattern representation
  • Position determination using ADF, VOR, and heading
  • Standard and non-standard hold entry pattern learning
  • Interactive navigation aid simulation
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NavTutor provides a visual representation of an aircraft and a holding pattern relative to a navigation aid. This allows you to learn how to determine your position based on the ADF, VOR and Heading Information in the aircraft as well as determine the correct entry pattern for standard and non-standard holds

Screenshots

IFR Holding Pattern Trainer4 screens
NavTutor1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NavTutor at Free against IFR Holding Pattern Trainer's $5.99. NavTutor also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). IFR Holding Pattern Trainer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 54 months). 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

NavTutor is free to download; IFR Holding Pattern Trainer costs $5.99 up front. NavTutor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IFR Holding Pattern Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NavTutor holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of IFR Holding Pattern Trainer's written reviews are positive against 50% of NavTutor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IFR Holding Pattern Trainer ships an update every 3 months, NavTutor every 54 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IFR Holding Pattern Trainer versus NavTutor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Holding Pattern TrainerNavTutor
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)2.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 54 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdDID Software Inc

Customer experience

IFR Holding Pattern Trainer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

NavTutor

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

IFR Holding Pattern Trainer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

NavTutor

One-time1
  • Pro Upgrade$0.99

Questions

Is IFR Holding Pattern Trainer free?
IFR Holding Pattern Trainer costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NavTutor free?
NavTutor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, IFR Holding Pattern Trainer or NavTutor?
NavTutor is rated higher. IFR Holding Pattern Trainer averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while NavTutor averages 2.6 from 8 ratings.
Do IFR Holding Pattern Trainer or NavTutor have ads?
Neither IFR Holding Pattern Trainer nor NavTutor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IFR Holding Pattern Trainer or NavTutor?
IFR Holding Pattern Trainer ships an update every 3 months, and NavTutor every 54 months. Most recently, IFR Holding Pattern Trainer was updated on October 9, 2026 and NavTutor on October 23, 2026.

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