Comparison

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator vs E6B Flight Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator

Practice instrument flight rules (IFR) navigation with this simulator. Learn and improve IFR procedures, including VOR, NDB, and holding patterns. Offers cockpit and map modes with adjustable wind and built-in tasks for comprehensive pilot training.

Highlights
  • Cockpit and map modes
  • VOR, NDB, DME, HSI, EHSI, RMI instruments
  • Approach procedure practice
  • Adjustable wind settings
  • Holding pattern simulation
  • Custom scenario creation
  • Built-in training tasks
Features
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Flying by instrument flight rules (IFR) is not an easy task, especially for student pilots. With the IFR Flight Trainer Simulator, students can easily develop and experienced pilots can quickly improve their understanding of IFR navigation. This is the perfect app for learning and practicing IFR procedures, and it is much cheaper than a single flight hour. Try it out if you want to acquire an instrument rating or just want to brush up your IFR skills. IFR Flight Trainer Simulator was designed with simplicity and intuitive operability in mind. The instruments available are: VOR, RMI, HSI, EHSI, DME, Directional Gyro and airspeed indicator. Thanks to a NAV 1 and a NAV 2 modes, you will also be able to train for two NDB/VOR approaches. Main features: • COCKPIT/MAP - Use the cockpit mode to practice and use the map mode to set up a scenario and check you progress. Both the aircraft and ground stations can be easily relocated to a new position by dragging and dropping them. • VOR, DME, HSI, EHSI, RMI - This aviation app is carefully designed to reflect the characteristics of different instruments. Choose between VOR or NDB navigation, select your instruments (HSI/EHSI or RMI) and a speed range up to 400 kts. • APPROACH PROCEDURES - IFR Flight Trainer Simulator will help learn how to track a radial, how to intercept a radial outbound, inbound, how to fly a DME arc, and so on. It is the simplest way to learn the navigation procedures inside out! • WIND - Have you become familiar with all the procedures? Add some wind to spice things up. The wind settings are displayed on separate screen, where you can set its direction and speed to increase the challenge. • HOLDING - Set and practice standard or non-standard holding patterns. Test you skills with VOR or NDB fix holdings. You already know where your next flight will happen? Build a scenario for it in the app to practice what awaits you in real life. This way you can practice your flight in a safe environment before facing the real challenge in the cockpit. If you want to learn the essentials, take a look at the built-in tasks as well. All features: • Use the classic or glass cockpit mode to simulate what you see in a real aircraft • Use the map mode to learn and understand the procedures from a third-person point of view • Choose between VOR and NDB navigation • Use the following, carefully designed instruments: RMI, HSI, EHSI, Directional gyro, DME, Airspeed indicator • Fly your own routes by creating challenging scenarios, using holding patterns and adjusting the wind • Test your knowledge through various built-in tasks • Drag & drop the aircraft or ground station symbols to move them around quickly • Turn the aircraft with 1.5°/s, 3°/s (standard), 6°/s and 9°/s modes, or just simply rotate the compass dial • View your flight path by enabling the aircraft track trail • Simulate winds up to 50 kts • Practice IFR flying procedures by generating random scenarios Download the app to see for yourself whether we can help you learn the essentials of IFR navigation. Try it for free and prepare at home without wasting expensive flight or simulator time.

About

E6B Flight Pro

This app offers a realistic digital simulation of the E6B flight computer, aiding student pilots and aviation professionals in learning and performing flight calculations. It features interactive E6B simulation, step-by-step wind side input, and various flight calculators for accurate flight planning.

Highlights
  • Interactive E6B simulation
  • Step-by-step wind side input
  • Flight calculators
  • Unit converters
  • Pro Mode for advanced tools
Features
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Your All-in-One E6B Flight Computer Companion Designed for student pilots, flight instructors, and aviation professionals, this app brings the classic E6B flight computer to life with a highly realistic, intuitive digital experience. Whether you're learning how to use the flight computer or calculating during real flight planning, this app is built for accuracy and ease. Interactive E6B Simulation -Rotate dials, slide scales, and visualize the E6B like the real thing. Step-by-Step Wind Side Input (Back Side of E6B) -Simulate the classic wind-side process interactively—set wind direction, mark wind speed, rotate the disk for true course, and input true airspeed. As you move through each step, the app visually demonstrates how to solve for wind correction angle and ground speed. A hands-on way to learn and understand the wind triangle just like with the physical E6B. Flight Calculators -Compute wind correction angle, ground speed, and more. Unit Converters -Quickly convert between aviation-specific units like altitude, temperature, pressure, and speed. Pro Mode -Unlock advanced tools and simulate the wind side of the E6B for complex flight calculations. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator4 screens
E6B Flight Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: E6B Flight Pro at none against IFR Flight Trainer Simulator's 2. E6B Flight Pro also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.9) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months). IFR Flight Trainer Simulator's advantage is ratings volume (76 vs 3) and review sentiment (82% vs 67%). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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 Flight Trainer Simulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. E6B Flight Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E6B Flight Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Flight Trainer Simulator has 76 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of IFR Flight Trainer Simulator's written reviews are positive against 67% of E6B Flight Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator ships an update every 3 months, E6B Flight Pro every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
IFR Flight Trainer Simulator versus E6B Flight Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIFR Flight Trainer SimulatorE6B Flight Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (76 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings76 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.618.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB14 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperFlygo-Aviation LtdALI CIHAN SARAC

Customer experience

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator

All ratings76 ratings
Positive71.1%
Neutral6.6%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral4.6%
Negative13.8%

E6B Flight Pro

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App crashes after short usage periods
  • Heading indicator gets stuck causing continuous turning
  • HSI radials appear to be offset or incorrect
  • DME distance calculations may be inaccurate (slant range issue)
  • Task completion triggers before reaching waypoints
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  • OBS cannot be changed without paid upgrade

Requested features

8 requests
  • Standard rate turn simulation for realistic intercepts and holdings
  • LOC (Localizer) mode for HSI reverse sensing practice
  • Fixed-card ADF instrument option
  • Adjustable turn rate settings to match different aircraft
  • Error feedback display showing incorrect flight paths
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  • Bearing and course to station relative to VOR1/VOR2
  • Higher difficulty levels for advanced pilots
  • Extended free trial period for proper app evaluation

E6B Flight Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator

One-time2
  • IFR Simulator Half Price$11.99
  • IFR Simulator Unlock$24.99
None

E6B Flight Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IFR Flight Trainer Simulator free?
IFR Flight Trainer Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E6B Flight Pro free?
E6B Flight Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, IFR Flight Trainer Simulator or E6B Flight Pro?
E6B Flight Pro is rated higher. IFR Flight Trainer Simulator averages 3.9 out of 5 from 76 ratings, while E6B Flight Pro averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do IFR Flight Trainer Simulator or E6B Flight Pro have ads?
Neither IFR Flight Trainer Simulator nor E6B Flight Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IFR Flight Trainer Simulator or E6B Flight Pro?
IFR Flight Trainer Simulator ships an update every 3 months, and E6B Flight Pro every 2 months. Most recently, IFR Flight Trainer Simulator was updated on September 7, 2026 and E6B Flight Pro on August 19, 2026.

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