Comparison

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments vs PilotProTest PRO

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 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.

Highlights
  • Interactive navigation instrument modules
  • IFR procedure simulator
  • Holding pattern practice
  • Step-by-step learning
  • Animations and exercises
  • Built-in IFR simulator
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

PilotProTest PRO

This app helps aviation professionals and students stay current with their knowledge. It offers a vast library of questions, images, and audio recordings covering various aviation topics, including regulations, meteorology, and navigation charts. Practice for airline selection exams or maintain your professional proficiency with this comprehensive tool.

Highlights
  • Extensive aviation question bank with explanations
  • Hundreds of aviation images with references
  • Real air traffic control audio with transcripts
  • Searchable abbreviation lists (Spanish & English)
  • Glossary of aviation terms
  • ATP and Jeppesen chart exam simulators
  • Progress saving and statistical monitoring
Features
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PilotProTest PRO es una aplicación de entrenamiento diseñada para estudiantes de aviación, pilotos privados, comerciales y profesionales que desean prepararse para exámenes de selección, reforzar conocimientos técnicos o mantenerlos actualizados. Con unos minutos de estudio al día podrás practicar aviación general, ATP, interpretación de cartas Jeppesen, abreviaciones, símbolos, inglés aeronáutico y comunicaciones ATC reales. CONTENIDO PRINCIPAL • 2,350 preguntas de opción múltiple con explicaciones, imágenes y referencias. • 1,150 imágenes aeronáuticas con referencias. • 200 audios reales de Control de Tránsito Aéreo con transcripciones y reproducción sin conexión. • 1,100 abreviaciones aeronáuticas en español. • 1,837 abreviaciones FAA en inglés. • 655 abreviaciones Jeppesen. • 397 abreviaciones, definiciones y símbolos ilustrados. • Glosario de términos con búsqueda rápida. • Más de 3,989 abreviaciones de aviación disponibles. CUESTIONARIO ATP Basado en la publicación oficial ATP-2022 e integrado por las siguientes categorías: • Performance: 90 preguntas. • Meteorology and Weather Services: 255. • Aerodynamics: 85. • Flight Operations: 165. • Equipment, Navigation and Facilities: 226. • Emergencies, Hazards and Flight Physiology: 81. • Regulations: 202. • Weight and Balance: 14. CUESTIONARIO JEPPESEN CHARTS Entrenamiento para interpretar cartas de navegación, aproximación, aeropuerto y procedimientos terminales, con gráficos, explicaciones y referencias. Basado en Jeppesen Introduction 2022. • Cartas en ruta: 170 preguntas. • Cartas de aproximación: 191. • Approach Charts en inglés: 197. • Cartas de aeropuerto: 75. • Señales y marcas de aeropuerto: 93. • Cartas SID, STAR y terminales: 91. • Abreviaciones y definiciones: 300. CUESTIONARIO ATC Y RTARI Incluye 200 preguntas con audios reales de ATC en inglés y sus respectivas transcripciones. Este módulo ayuda a mejorar la comprensión auditiva, reconocer instrucciones y familiarizarse con la fraseología aeronáutica utilizada en operaciones reales. No requiere conexión a internet. FUNCIONES DE ESTUDIO • Exámenes en modo secuencial o aleatorio. • Guardado automático del progreso en el dispositivo. • Estadísticas en tiempo real de respuestas correctas, incorrectas y avance. • Resumen detallado al finalizar cada examen. • Opción para repetir preguntas correctas, incorrectas o marcadas. • Sistema de preguntas favoritas para revisión posterior. • Búsqueda rápida de abreviaciones, definiciones, símbolos y términos. PilotProTest PRO reúne en una sola aplicación herramientas para estudiar performance, meteorología, aerodinámica, operaciones de vuelo, navegación, reglamentación, emergencias, fisiología, peso y balance, cartas Jeppesen e inglés aeronáutico. Una herramienta práctica para prepararte para tu próximo examen, reforzar áreas de oportunidad y mantener tus conocimientos de aviación siempre disponibles.

Screenshots

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments4 screens
PilotProTest PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments at Free against PilotProTest PRO's $12.99. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (959 vs 3). PilotProTest PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (68% vs 52%). On update cadence, 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; PilotProTest PRO costs $12.99 up front. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PilotProTest PRO 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has 959 ratings behind it against 3, 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 68% of PilotProTest PRO'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, PilotProTest PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments versus PilotProTest PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsPilotProTest PRO
PriceFree — better$12.99
Rating4.5 (959 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews67.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings959 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB385 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdJorge Gonzalez Galvan

Customer experience

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments

All ratings959 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral3.2%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral6.2%
Negative41.6%

PilotProTest PRO

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews31 reviews
Positive67.7%
Neutral22.6%
Negative9.7%

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

PilotProTest PRO

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 PilotProTest PRO free?
PilotProTest PRO costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or PilotProTest PRO?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments is rated higher. IFR Trainer Flight Instruments averages 4.5 out of 5 from 959 ratings, while PilotProTest PRO averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or PilotProTest PRO have ads?
Neither IFR Trainer Flight Instruments nor PilotProTest PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments or PilotProTest PRO?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments ships an update every 6 weeks, and PilotProTest PRO every 2 months. Most recently, IFR Trainer Flight Instruments was updated on November 6, 2026 and PilotProTest PRO on November 1, 2026.

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