Comparison

Systems Trainer vs Orch A320 Guide

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

Head to head
About

Systems Trainer

Features
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Systems Trainer – Challenger 3500 Systems Trainer Systems Trainer is the dedicated study companion for pilots flying or transitioning to the Bombardier Challenger 3500. Designed to help you build, maintain, and sharpen your aircraft systems knowledge, whether you're preparing for a recurrent check, an oral exam, or simply want to stay sharp between flights. COMPREHENSIVE SYSTEMS COVERAGE: Study all Challenger 3500 aircraft systems in one place: • Air Conditioning & Pressurization • Automatic Flight Control & Autothrottle • Auxiliary Power Unit • Communications • Electrical • Fire Protection • Flight Controls & Flight Instruments • Fuel & Hydraulics • Ice & Rain Protection • Landing Gear & Lighting • Limitations • Navigation • Oxygen & Emergency Equipment • Powerplant • Aural & Visual Alerts THREE QUIZ MODES: Challenge yourself the way that suits you best. Multiple Choice tests your recall against plausible alternatives. Flashcard mode lets you self-assess at your own pace. True/False sharpens your instinct for correct procedures and limitations. Mix and match modes or focus on a single system, the choice is yours. IMMEDIATE ACTION ITEMS: Train the procedures that matter most under pressure. The dedicated Immediate Action Items section lets you study and drill all emergency memory items with timed drills, step-by-step review, and a strict mastery standard: three consecutive correct answers within the target time. Because in a real emergency, there is no time to think. SMART PROGRESS TRACKING: Every question you answer contributes to your progress. Track mastery per system, monitor your overall accuracy, follow your daily study streaks, and earn points as you grow your knowledge. The Statistics view gives you a clear picture of where you stand and where to focus next. ACHIEVEMENTS: Stay motivated with a full achievement system spanning four categories. From your first question to mastering all systems and all Immediate Action Items, milestones reward consistent effort and depth of knowledge. BOOKMARKS: Flag questions you want to revisit. Build your own personal review list of tricky limitations, unfamiliar procedures, or topics you want to reinforce before your next flight. BUILT FOR PILOTS: Systems Trainer is built with technical accuracy as the top priority. All content has been independently compiled for study purposes and reflects publicly available aircraft systems knowledge. The app is designed as a study aid to complement your official training, not to replace it. Always refer to current approved documentation for operational use. Study smarter. Stay current. Know your aircraft. Systems Trainer is an independent study aid and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by Bombardier or any regulatory authority. All content is intended for study purposes only.

About

Orch A320 Guide

This app serves as a flight deck companion for Airbus A320 flight simulator enthusiasts. It offers offline checklists, panel guides, and abnormal procedure training. An optional Pro version adds advanced features like voice-controlled checklists and an FMGC simulator.

Highlights
  • Offline checklists and procedures
  • Panel and instrument guides
  • Abnormal procedure training
  • FMGC basics and simulator
  • Voice-controlled checklists (Pro)
  • 3D explorable cockpit
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Orch A320 Guide is an Airbus A320 flight deck companion for desktop flight simulator pilots. Run your checklists, learn the panels and brush up on abnormal procedures for your favourite A320 add-on, all offline. FREE 14 normal checklists from cockpit preparation to securing the aircraft, with check-off and progress tracking. 6 key abnormal procedures with memory items: engine fire on the ground and in flight, engine failure after V1, rejected takeoff, emergency descent and TCAS RA. ILS, RNAV and visual approach guides with FMGC setup. FMGC basics: flight plan entry, performance setup, lateral and vertical navigation. 10 instrument guides (PFD, ND, ECAM, FCU, MCDU, overhead, pedestal and more), POH limitations and performance, a quiz, a visual sight picture trainer and an explorable 3D cockpit with day, dusk and night lighting. ORCH A320 PRO Pilot Flows: 13 panel-by-panel scan flows, from cold and dark power up through parking and securing. Voice Checklists: the app reads each challenge aloud and listens for your response, so you can keep your hands on the yoke and mouse. A read-aloud mode works without the microphone. Flight Log: start a flight with a callsign and route, keep checklist and flow progress per flight, and look back at past sessions. FMGC Simulator: program a training MCDU (INIT, F-PLN, PERF, PROG, FUEL PRED, RAD NAV) and watch the plan on the map, with guided scenarios such as a DIR TO and a hold. Every abnormal procedure (17), every approach type (8) and every FMGC operation (10). Pro is available as a monthly or yearly subscription, or a one-time Lifetime purchase. One purchase unlocks Pro on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro and Apple TV. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. People who downloaded Orch A320 Guide before version 1.4 keep every procedure that was free when they installed it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://wonmor.github.io/ORCHESTR_A320_CHECKLIST/privacy.html For flight simulator training and entertainment only. Not for real-world flight operations, and not a substitute for official Airbus documentation or type-rating training. Not affiliated with Airbus.

Screenshots

Systems Trainer4 screens
Orch A320 Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Systems Trainer at none against Orch A320 Guide's 3. Orch A320 Guide's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. Orch A320 Guide sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Systems Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Systems Trainer ships an update every 2 weeks, Orch A320 Guide every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Systems Trainer versus Orch A320 Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSystems TrainerOrch A320 Guide
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.617.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1000 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick HeinrichWonmo Seong

In-app purchases

None

Systems Trainer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Orch A320 Guide

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is Systems Trainer free?
Systems Trainer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Orch A320 Guide free?
Orch A320 Guide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Systems Trainer or Orch A320 Guide have ads?
Neither Systems Trainer nor Orch A320 Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Systems Trainer or Orch A320 Guide?
Systems Trainer ships an update every 2 weeks, and Orch A320 Guide every 3 days. Most recently, Systems Trainer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Orch A320 Guide on November 9, 2026.

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