Comparison

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs PilotCheck

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

PilotCheck

Features
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PilotCheck is your personal checklist coach for flight preparation. Train normal, abnormal and emergency checklists as quizzes, set concrete flight goals and build real routine before you sit in the cockpit. Whether it's a checkride, recurrent training or your next flight, PilotCheck helps you review critical procedures in a structured way and keep track of your learning progress. WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH PILOTCHECK - Organize checklists by aircraft - Train normal, abnormal and emergency procedures - Use quiz modes like multiple choice, sequence and flashcards - Go further with timed drills, voice challenge and random emergency - Create flight goals with a target date and desired mastery - Schedule training sessions and get reminders - Track your progress, XP and levels - Import, export and optionally sync checklists with iCloud BUILT FOR PILOTS PilotCheck is made for pilots who want to actively train their checklists, not just store them. The app combines aircraft-based checklists with smart training and instant feedback. PILOTLINKED INTEGRATION Sign in with your PilotLinked account and sync your available aircraft directly from the PilotLinked ecosystem. IMPORTANT NOTICE PilotCheck is a training and organization tool. The official manuals, operating procedures, checklists, AFM/POH and the requirements of your flight school, operator or the responsible aviation authority always take precedence.

Screenshots

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens
PilotCheck4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments at 18.6 against PilotCheck's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and PilotCheck sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments versus PilotCheck: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsPilotCheck
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (959 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings959 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB7 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdDominik Koppelhuber

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
2 purchases

PilotCheck

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$44.991 Year

Questions

Is IFR Trainer Flight Instruments free?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotCheck free?
PilotCheck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or PilotCheck have ads?
Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor PilotCheck shows ads.

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