IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs EMB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments
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.
- Interactive navigation instrument modules
- IFR procedure simulator
- Holding pattern practice
- Step-by-step learning
- Built-in IFR simulator
- Real-world holding entry training
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Master instrument flying with this all-in-one IFR trainer. Includes interactive modules for ADF/RMI (FREE), VOR/ILS, HSI, IFR procedures and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and flight instructors preparing for instrument rating (IR). • Learn & practice navigation instruments step-by-step • Use animations and interactive exercises • Train with our built-in IFR simulator • Practice real-world holding entries (parallel, teardrop, direct) ### Modules: 1. ADF/RMI Instructor (Free Trial) 2. VOR + ILS Instructor 3. HSI Trainer 4. IFR Procedure Simulator 5. Holding Pattern Instructor Whether you're preparing for your checkride, IR test, or just want to improve situational awareness, this app helps you fly safer and smarter. Designed by pilots, for pilots. ▶ Try the ADF/RMI module for free! ▶ Trusted by aviation schools worldwide. FlyGo Aviation – Elevate Your IFR Skills.
EMB
Master the Embraer 145 bleed system with this interactive simulator. Practice different configurations and learn to avoid common EICAS alerts, allowing you to focus on essential flight tasks.
- Interactive bleed system panel
- Practice different configurations
- Learn to avoid EICAS alerts
- Focus on essential flight tasks
- Proficiency training
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The Embraer 145 Bleed System panel looks straightforward but could use a little practice for becoming proficient and understanding the different configurations. Be the first kid on the block not to get a Master Caution - PAC1/2 VLV FAIL during IOE! It's a nuisance message, indeed, but operating the system to minimize exposure to these EICAS alerts is a good goal so we can focus on meaningful tasks like taxiing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: EMB at 5.0 against IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's 4.5. EMB also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 62 months) and ratings volume (952 vs 4). On price, ads, device support 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
Both are free to download. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. EMB asks for nothing beyond the download.
EMB holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has 952 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, EMB every 62 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IFR Trainer Flight Instruments | EMB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (952 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 952 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 62 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 460 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flygo-Aviation Ltd | Brandon Esten |
Customer experience
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments
EMB
In-app purchases
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments
- Holding Instructor$5.99
- VOR+ILS Instructor$9.99
- HSI Instructor$9.99
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- IFR Simulator$11.99
- All in one$31.99
- All in one$37.99
EMB
No in-app purchases
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