IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs 320 EXPLAINAIR
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.
320 EXPLAINAIR
Master aircraft procedures with interactive explanations, cockpit videos, and smart visuals. Train anywhere, even offline, to prepare for type ratings or command upgrades. Developed by experienced pilots and instructors for efficient learning.
- Interactive procedure explanations
- Cockpit videos
- Smart visuals
- Offline training capability
- Developed by pilots and instructors
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Be Sim-Ready. Master 320 procedures with interactive explanations, cockpit videos, and smart visuals. From type rating to command upgrade — train anywhere, even offline. Built by 320 pilots & instructors to help you train smarter, not harder. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ALSO AVAILABLE IN APP / ABOUT US SECTION - COMPATIBLE WITH 3.1.2 GUIDELINES FOR APP REVIEW. Subscription available inside the app: "Yearly Access to EXPLAINAIR" Subscription length: Annual Subscription price: €69,99 (or local equivalent) Auto-renewal disclosure included Cancellation via App Store account settings Refunds handled directly by Apple Privacy Policy: https://wwhttps://explainair.webflow.io/#PRIVACY ator Training with our dedicated app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments at 4.5 against 320 EXPLAINAIR's 1.8. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (952 vs 5). 320 EXPLAINAIR's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 52%). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and 320 EXPLAINAIR sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has 952 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's written reviews are positive against 67% of 320 EXPLAINAIR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, 320 EXPLAINAIR every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IFR Trainer Flight Instruments | 320 EXPLAINAIR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (952 ratings) — better | 1.8 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 952 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 11 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 87 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flygo-Aviation Ltd | ExplainAir |
Customer experience
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments
320 EXPLAINAIR
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
320 EXPLAINAIR
- ExplainAir Yearly Plan$59.991 Year
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