Comparison

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs SEP

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

SEP

Features
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O SEP - Sistema Escola de Pilotagem é utilizado por Centros de Instrução da Aviação Civil (CIACs) para gerenciar matrículas de alunos, registro de voos, escalas de voo, pagamento, emitir os relatórios exigidos pela ANAC entre outras funcionalidades.

Screenshots

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens
SEP3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SEP at none against IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's 6. SEP also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 8 months). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, SEP every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments versus SEP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsSEP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (952 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings952 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdRafael Valerio Cardoso Pinheiro

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

SEP

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 SEP free?
SEP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or SEP have ads?
Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor SEP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or SEP?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, and SEP every 8 months. Most recently, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments was updated on October 20, 2026 and SEP on October 19, 2026.

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