Comparison

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs Pilot Hub

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

Pilot Hub

Features
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Pilot Hub es la plataforma de entrenamiento del piloto en formación en Latinoamérica: planificación de vuelo, peso y balance, banco de preguntas DGAC, logbook y entrenamiento de navegación instrumental. Te acompaña desde tu primer briefing hasta tu licencia, con el Método VECTOR como marco de estudio. NUEVO · IFR TRAINER — Entiende el VOR, no lo memorices. Once lecciones visuales de medio minuto y seis ejercicios guiados con instructor, gratis. Después, el simulador de navegación: vuela, pausa, y analiza tu vuelo como en un debrief real. Lo que a la mayoría de estudiantes les toma meses de confusión, aquí lo entiendes en una tarde. PLANIFICA TU RUTA — Log de navegación completo (TC, MH, distancias, GS, ETE) con mapa de ruta y fixes reales de Perú. Sigue tu vuelo en el mapa en vivo, con GS, rumbo y ETA a cada fix. Comparte tu plan con tu instructor en segundos. PESO & BALANCE — Envolvente de CG interactiva para C152, C172N, CH2000, Tecnam P2008, PA-44, BE-76 y más. Verifica tus límites antes de cada vuelo con datos de referencia del POH. BANCO DGAC — Más de 1,100 preguntas oficiales del balotario (SRVSOP), organizadas por tema, con feedback inmediato y seguimiento de tu dominio. Recordatorio de estudio diario para no perder el ritmo. PLAN DE VUELO OACI — Genera el formato oficial ICAO listo para imprimir. PIERNERA DIGITAL — Tu kneeboard con toda la información del vuelo, exportable a PDF. LOGBOOK DIGITAL — Registra tus vuelos y mira tu progreso real hacia la licencia según RAP 61. HERRAMIENTAS E6B — Performance de despegue y aterrizaje, densidad de altitud, triángulo de viento, METAR/TAF y más. FUNCIONA SIN SEÑAL — Descarga el mapa de tu ruta y sigue planificando en tierra o en el aire, sin conexión. PLANES — Empieza gratis. PRO+ añade el Logbook Digital, el banco DGAC completo y el simulador del IFR Trainer. Suscripción anual con renovación automática; puedes gestionarla o cancelarla desde los ajustes de tu Apple ID. Pilot Hub es una herramienta de formación: complementa tu instrucción en tierra y siempre debe verificarse contra el POH de tu aeronave y la documentación oficial. Términos de uso (EULA): https://flypilothub.com/terminos.html

Screenshots

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens
Pilot Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pilot Hub at weekly against IFR Trainer Flight Instruments's every 6 weeks. Pilot Hub also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). 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 Pilot Hub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, Pilot Hub weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments versus Pilot Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsPilot Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (952 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings952 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdJean Pierre Requena

In-app purchases

6 purchases

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

One-time6
  • Holding Instructor$5.99
  • VOR+ILS Instructor$9.99
  • HSI Instructor$9.99
Show 3 more
  • IFR Simulator$11.99
  • All in one$31.99
  • All in one$37.99
2 purchases

Pilot Hub

Subscriptions2
  • Pilot Hub PRO$29.991 Year
  • Pilot Hub PRO+$50.001 Year

Questions

Is IFR Trainer Flight Instruments free?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Hub free?
Pilot Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or Pilot Hub have ads?
Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor Pilot Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or Pilot Hub?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pilot Hub weekly. Most recently, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pilot Hub on October 13, 2026.

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