Comparison

PilotProTest LITE vs IFR Flight Simulator

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

Head to head
About

PilotProTest LITE

This app helps aviation students and professionals maintain their knowledge with practice questions, images, and audio related to aviation regulations, meteorology, and flight operations. It offers a dynamic study experience with sequential or random exam modes.

Highlights
  • Multiple-choice aviation questions
  • Real air traffic control audio
  • Extensive abbreviation lists
  • Navigation chart quizzes
  • Sequential or random exam modes
  • Offline audio playback
Features
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PRUEBA PPTEST LITE PPTEST LITE incluye aproximadamente el 10% del contenido disponible en PilotProTest PRO. Úsala para conocer el sistema de estudio, probar los cuestionarios y explorar las principales funciones. Cuando estés listo para acceder a todos los módulos, preguntas, imágenes, audios, explicaciones y referencias, actualiza a PilotProTest PRO. PilotProTest PRO es una aplicación de entrenamiento diseñada para estudiantes de aviación y pilotos privados, comerciales y profesionales que desean prepararse para exámenes de selección, reforzar sus conocimientos técnicos o mantenerse 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 en ruta, de aproximación, aeropuerto y procedimientos terminales, mediante 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. El contenido puede reproducirse sin 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.

About

IFR Flight Simulator

This aviation simulator helps pilots master IFR procedures and prepare for instrument ratings. Practice holdings, intercepts, and approaches with realistic flight simulation and navigation tools on your phone. Ideal for student and experienced pilots seeking convenient, effective training.

Highlights
  • Realistic aviation training
  • Worldwide flight navigation database
  • Comprehensive training modes
  • Real-time flight simulator
  • Integrated autopilot
  • Optimal holding entry path overlay
Features
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Practice holdings, radial intercepts, and DME arcs on your phone before your next simulator session. Calculate the procedure, fly it with live instruments, and review your track in the debrief. IFR Flight Simulator combines focused IFR procedure training with real-time flight simulation, worldwide navigation data, and a choice of glass cockpit or classic gauges. What you can practice: • Holding Trainer: Randomized holding situations. Determine the entry, calculate the wind correction angles, then fly the pattern. • Intercept Trainer: Inbound and outbound radial intercepts as well as QDM/QDR intercepts. • DME Arc Trainer: Fly DME arcs and calculate the angle of lead to turn onto the inbound course at the right moment. • Approaches: Set up a final intercept, a position in the pattern (downwind, base, or final), or a full approach at any airport, including ILS. • IFR mental math: Practice entries, wind correction angles, and lead points until the calculations become automatic. Worldwide navigation database: • Navigation data from a recent AIRAC cycle, with worldwide coverage: 13,000+ airports and 10,000+ VORs, NDBs, and other navaids. • Train with real airports and navaids instead of generic exercise locations. Real-time flight simulator: • Modern glass cockpit (PFD and ND) or classic gauges. • Autopilot with rotary controls for heading, altitude, and speed, or fly manually by tilting your device. • Fast-forward mode to repeat procedures efficiently. • Live Map: your position and flight path in real time. • Live Needle Overlay: watch where the HSI and CDI needles actually point as they move with the aircraft symbol across the map. • Optimal Holding Entry Path Overlay: compare your flown track with the wind-corrected entry and holding pattern. • Flight Log with Debrief: every flight is recorded. Replay the track and the needle movement, or resume the flight later. Built for instrument rating training, proficiency practice, and simulator assessments. "I am currently training for my Instrument Rating, and my FI recommended this app to me. I didn't think such a high quality, useful training tool was possible as an app. Incredible for VOR bearings, practicing holds and command headings." App Store review by Sa4mmy Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com. Disclaimer: This application is for training and educational purposes only. It must not be used for real-world flight planning or in-flight decision-making. While the developer strives to provide information and calculations that are as accurate and up-to-date as reasonably possible, they may still be incomplete or inaccurate, and other accepted methods exist for deriving procedures and correction angles. Always verify data against official aeronautical publications and follow the guidance of a certified flight instructor. The developer accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from use of this software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PilotProTest LITE4 screens
IFR Flight Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PilotProTest LITE at none against IFR Flight Simulator's 9. PilotProTest LITE also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 65%). IFR Flight Simulator's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 7 months). 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 Simulator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PilotProTest LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PilotProTest LITE ships an update every 7 months, IFR Flight Simulator every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PilotProTest LITE versus IFR Flight Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotProTest LITEIFR Flight Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (107 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.7% of reviews — better64.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—107 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size390 MB117 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJorge Gonzalez GalvanTobias Maihoff

Customer experience

PilotProTest LITE

Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

IFR Flight Simulator

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral17.6%
Negative17.6%

In-app purchases

None

PilotProTest LITE

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

IFR Flight Simulator

Subscriptions5
  • Full Access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Full Access$19.993 Months
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  • Full Access7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Full Access7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$49.99
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$84.99
  • Pro Access | One-Time Purchase$169.99

Questions

Is PilotProTest LITE free?
PilotProTest LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFR Flight Simulator free?
IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PilotProTest LITE or IFR Flight Simulator have ads?
Neither PilotProTest LITE nor IFR Flight Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PilotProTest LITE or IFR Flight Simulator?
PilotProTest LITE ships an update every 7 months, and IFR Flight Simulator every 5 days. Most recently, PilotProTest LITE was updated on October 12, 2026 and IFR Flight Simulator on October 30, 2026.

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