Comparison

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs EMB

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Interactive bleed system panel
  • Practice different configurations
  • Learn to avoid EICAS alerts
  • Focus on essential flight tasks
  • Proficiency training
Features
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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.

Screenshots

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. EMB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments versus EMB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsEMB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (952 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings952 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 62 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB460 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdBrandon Esten

Customer experience

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

All ratings952 ratings
Positive89.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative41.6%

EMB

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

One-time6
  • 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
None

EMB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IFR Trainer Flight Instruments free?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EMB free?
EMB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or EMB?
EMB is rated higher. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments averages 4.5 out of 5 from 952 ratings, while EMB averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or EMB have ads?
Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor EMB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or EMB?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, and EMB every 62 months. Most recently, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments was updated on October 15, 2026 and EMB on October 3, 2026.

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