# IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs Ranger Trainer

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments and Ranger Trainer both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ranger Trainer's. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments also leads on ratings volume (959 vs 19). Ranger Trainer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Ranger Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for IFR Trainer Flight Instruments against 4.6 for Ranger Trainer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has 959 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's written reviews are positive against 0% of Ranger Trainer's.

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, Ranger Trainer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IFR Trainer Flight Instruments | Ranger Trainer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (959 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-trainer-flight-instruments/id896679194/reviews) | **[4.6 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-trainer/id1441892554/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **959** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **52.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 155 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flygo-Aviation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550770776) | [Matthew Krivohlavy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421640676) |

## What reviewers say

### IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifr-trainer-flight-instruments/id896679194)

Master instrument flying with interactive modules and a built-in simulator. Practice navigation instruments, IFR procedures, and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and instructors preparing for instrument ratings.

**Highlights:** Interactive navigation instrument modules, IFR procedure simulator, Holding pattern practice, Step-by-step learning, Built-in IFR simulator, Real-world holding entry training

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Holding Instructor | $5.99 | one-time |
| VOR+ILS Instructor | $9.99 | one-time |
| HSI Instructor | $9.99 | one-time |
| IFR Simulator | $11.99 | one-time |
| All in one | $31.99 | one-time |
| All in one | $37.99 | one-time |


### Ranger Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ranger-trainer/id1441892554)

This app offers an instrument navigation trainer for the TH-57C Sea Ranger helicopter. It provides free features for radial interception and beacon tracking, with a full version offering advanced wind modeling, directional gyro failure practice, and multiple display options.

**Highlights:** Instrument navigation training, Radial interception, NDB tracking, Rate turns, Wind modeling, Partial-panel practice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IFR Trainer Flight Instruments free?

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ranger Trainer free?

Ranger Trainer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or Ranger Trainer?

Ranger Trainer is rated higher. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments averages 4.5 out of 5 from 959 ratings, while Ranger Trainer averages 4.6 from 19 ratings.

### Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or Ranger Trainer have ads?

Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor Ranger Trainer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or Ranger Trainer?

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, and Ranger Trainer monthly. Most recently, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments was updated on October 26, 2026 and Ranger Trainer on October 24, 2026.

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