Comparison

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs ATC Training

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

ATC Training

Master essential radio communications for pilots with interactive lessons and realistic scenarios. Practice VFR and IFR procedures, learn correct phraseology, and track your progress. Ideal for all pilot levels seeking to enhance their air traffic control interactions.

Highlights
  • VFR communication training
  • IFR clearance practice (CRAFT)
  • Realistic ATC phraseology
  • Interactive radio scenarios
  • Progress tracking
  • Emergency procedure training
Features
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Master ATC radio communications through interactive lessons and real-world scenarios, from first call to tower to full IFR clearances. Whether you're a student pilot building confidence on the radio or an experienced pilot sharpening your phraseology, ATC Training gives you a structured environment to practice at your own pace. What you'll practice: - VFR ground, tower, approach, and departure communications - IFR clearances using the CRAFT framework - Multi-facility cross-country scenarios - Emergency and urgency procedures - Realistic ATC phraseology used in actual operations How it works: - Listen to ATC instructions, then build your response - Tactile mode: tap reference elements in the correct order - Voice mode: speak your responses aloud (beta) - Three difficulty levels, from guided to audio-only challenge - Progress tracking across all modules Built for student pilots, CFIs, and rated pilots who want to stay sharp.

Screenshots

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens
ATC Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments at Free against ATC Training's $2.99. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments also leads on ratings volume (952 vs 26) and rating (4.5 vs 4.3). ATC Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (83% vs 52%). 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; ATC Training costs $2.99 up front. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ATC Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has 952 ratings behind it against 26, 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 83% of ATC Training's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, ATC Training fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments versus ATC Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsATC Training
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (952 ratings) — better4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings952 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdJustin Jones

Customer experience

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

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

ATC Training

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

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

ATC Training

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 ATC Training free?
ATC Training costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or ATC Training?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is rated higher. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments averages 4.5 out of 5 from 952 ratings, while ATC Training averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or ATC Training have ads?
Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor ATC Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or ATC Training?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, and ATC Training fortnightly. Most recently, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments was updated on September 24, 2026 and ATC Training on September 12, 2026.

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