IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs Autopilot Trainer
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 this comprehensive trainer. It offers interactive modules and a simulator for navigation instruments, 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
- Animations and exercises
- Built-in IFR simulator
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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.
Autopilot Trainer
Simulate the interface and logic of a general aviation autopilot. Practice engaging the system, flying headings, climbing, and executing various approaches before real-world flight. Designed for pilots to understand autopilot functions beyond just button presses.
- Autopilot interface simulation
- Practice single-engine logic
- Fly headings and climb
- Capture ILS/GS
- Execute RNP and visual approaches
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The autopilot trainer allows you to experience the autopilot panel interface. Practise single-engine general aviation autopilot logic before you ever touch the aircraft. Modeled on the modern GA flight deck, familiar to pilots flying aircraft retrofitted with current-generation digital autopilots. Built for pilots who want to understand what the autopilot is actually doing, not just which button to press. Practise basic features like engaging the autopilot, fly headings and climb with IAS. More complex features like capturing ILS/GS, flying an RNP approach or a visual approach are also possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments at 4.5 against Autopilot Trainer's 1.0. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments also leads on ratings volume (959 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Autopilot Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has 959 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, Autopilot Trainer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IFR Trainer Flight Instruments | Autopilot Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (959 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 959 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 155 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flygo-Aviation Ltd | Opti Orbit |
Customer experience
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments
Autopilot Trainer
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
Autopilot Trainer
- Lifetime Unlock$29.99
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