Comparison

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs ADI EFIS

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

ADI EFIS

This educational app simulates an aircraft's Attitude Direction Indicator (ADI) and compass using your device's internal sensors. It's designed for learning about Euler angles and aircraft orientation, mimicking a traditional EFIS display. Not intended for actual flight navigation.

Highlights
  • Simulates aircraft ADI and compass
  • Uses internal device sensors
  • Mimics traditional EFIS display
  • Educational tool for Euler angles
  • Supports iPhone and iPad
Features
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ADI (Attitude Direction Indicator) EFIS uses internal sensors and mimics the behavior of an aircraft ADI and compass. The app is designed for educational purposes only (ie., student pilots, science students, navigators or anyone curious of Euler angles). ADI EFIS displays its orientation using a traditional EFIS display. Note to pilots: the app is not intended or designed as a functioning aircraft ADI. Although the app may appear to function properly, there will be times when the orientation or heading is inaccurate. This may occur during a prolonged turning maneuver or at other times. API EFIS is an educational app.

Screenshots

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens
ADI EFIS2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments at Free against ADI EFIS's $0.99. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments also leads on ratings volume (952 vs 2). ADI EFIS's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). On 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

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is free to download; ADI EFIS costs $0.99 up front. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ADI EFIS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ADI EFIS 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments versus ADI EFIS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsADI EFIS
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.5 (952 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings952 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdRobert Walker

Customer experience

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

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

ADI EFIS

All ratings2 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

ADI EFIS

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 ADI EFIS free?
ADI EFIS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or ADI EFIS?
ADI EFIS is rated higher. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments averages 4.5 out of 5 from 952 ratings, while ADI EFIS averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or ADI EFIS have ads?
Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor ADI EFIS shows ads.

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