Comparison

AeL Player vs A320 CBT

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

Head to head
About

AeL Player

Experience virtual cockpit and cabin training with interactive e-learning content. This app enables offline viewing of aviation procedure training, offering a smooth and immersive user experience on your iPad.

Highlights
  • Virtual cockpit and cabin training
  • Offline viewing of e-learning content
  • Interactive procedure training
  • Modern and intuitive user interface
  • Downloadable aviation content
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Get ready for amazing virtual cockpit and cabin training experience. AeL Player allows offline viewing of Aviation eLearning procedure training for the best performance on iPad. Featuring a modern and intuitive user interface, AeL Player allows displaying interactive e-learning content created by Aviation eLearning. With AeL Player you can: - Download Aviation eLearning interactive content - Offline viewing - anytime, anywhere - Smooth and immersive user experience Learn more about Aviation eLearning products by visiting www.ael.aero

About

A320 CBT

A flight simulator designed to improve unstable approach prevention for A320 series pilots. Features interactive lessons, free flight mode, and realistic physics for a comprehensive training experience.

Highlights
  • Unstable approach prevention
  • Interactive lessons
  • Free flight mode
  • Realistic physics engine
  • High-quality vector graphics
  • Autopilot control
Features
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A link to the manual is in Menu - Settings - About. A320 CBT is a sophisticated flight simulator that is specifically designed to help prevent unstable approaches. It is an excellent tool for both instructors and pilots new to the A320 series aircraft. It supports both the A320, A321, and the NEO. This app is entirely created by an active A320 Captain and the author of the book "Practical Descent Energy Management". A320 CBT is a unique, first-ever flight simulator that features interactive lessons as well as a free flight mode. Several predefined scenarios are included that help you save time setting up high energy situations. You can also save the current state of flight to create custom situations. All phases of flight are supported, from take off, landing, to go-around. It also supports ILS, VOR, and RNP approaches. The ILS signal bends realistically outside of its normal range, simulating real-world behavior. If features a novel proprietary physics engine that uses very little hardware resources while at the same time providing a realistic flight experience. A revolutionary vector graphics engine made by Rive, provides super sharp, high quality graphics. It supports lossless zooming, making it suitable to run on small screen devices without blurred graphics when zoomed in. The intuitive interface allows you to easily control the Autopilot via the FCU buttons. Both cold weather and incorrect QNH situations are supported. The runway elevation can be changed to easily create different high airfield scenarios. Disclaimer: this is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP errors can occur. Always follow aircraft manufacturer and company manuals. App Restrictions A320 CBT is not an official training tool. System, performance, and SOP inconsistencies can occur. The app is not intended to be an FMS trainer. The FMS (MCDU) simulation is very limited. The app focusses on accurate FCU, FMA, and performance simulation instead. No NAV database is supported. Fictitious airports, SID, and STARs are used. Only one SID is available. Only two STARs are available. Only one airport is available for departure and two for arrival. Flight from A to B (or return to departure airfield) is not possible. The scenery is night time and point light based only. Only one point light scenery area is available. Unusual attitudes are not supported. The altitude tape is limited to FL 405. Negative altitudes are not supported. Lesson state save is only partially supported. The app is not certified for official training use. The app cannot be used while in a real cockpit. Real aircraft warning sounds are used. Manual flight is designed for instrument scan practice, not for handling skills. Manual thrust is not available. Joystick and game pad is not supported. Only ND ARC mode is supported. Only ND CSTR selection is available. ADF/NDB is not supported. EPR gauges are not supported, only N1 is supported. Viewing the airplane from the outside is not supported. 3D cockpit is not supported, only some 2D panels are supported.

Screenshots

A320 CBT2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: A320 CBT at 90% against AeL Player's 33%. A320 CBT also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). AeL Player's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and monetization model 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. A320 CBT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. AeL Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A320 CBT holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of AeL Player's written reviews are positive against 90% of A320 CBT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeL Player ships an update every 3 months, A320 CBT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AeL Player versus A320 CBT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeL PlayerA320 CBT
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.8 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB191 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAviation eLearningTjeerd Schouten

Customer experience

AeL Player

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

A320 CBT

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

AeL Player

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

A320 CBT

One-time5
  • Unlock unlimited save files$0.99
  • Unlock Normal Ops 3D$4.99
  • Basic Package$9.99
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  • Unlock ECAM Failures$39.99
  • Unlock everything$49.99

Questions

Is AeL Player free?
AeL Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is A320 CBT free?
A320 CBT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AeL Player or A320 CBT?
A320 CBT is rated higher. AeL Player averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while A320 CBT averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do AeL Player or A320 CBT have ads?
Neither AeL Player nor A320 CBT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeL Player or A320 CBT?
AeL Player ships an update every 3 months, and A320 CBT fortnightly. Most recently, AeL Player was updated on October 3, 2026 and A320 CBT on October 7, 2026.

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