Switch 320 vs PBN For Pilots
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Switch 320
An interactive Airbus A320 flight deck simulator that covers all major systems and displays. Ideal for aspiring pilots or current A320 rated pilots seeking a detailed study guide. Features touch interactivity with comprehensive information on switches, buttons, and system pages.
- Interactive A320 flight deck simulation
- Detailed information on switches and buttons
- Coverage of 11 system pages
- Fault caution and warning triggers
- High-quality HD panel images
- User-friendly design and navigation
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Switch 320- An Elegant and Simple design of the Airbus A320 Flight Deck involving user interactivity with its switches and buttons. An excellent software package for those starting their type rating and a great asset to have as a Pilot rated on the A320. Majority of switches/buttons/displays covered with detailed information on each one including fault cautions/warning triggers. All 11 system pages: ENG, BLEED, PRESS, ELEC, HYD, FUEL, APU, COND, DOOR, WHEEL and F/CTL also covered with detailed information on all of them. An excellent study/guide package to have regarding the Airbus A320. See our demo video on You-Tube called 'Switch 320'. Altogether a very clean and user friendly design of the A320 Flight deck. Worth having this App in your aviation library. Simple and easy to use and includes a demo video on start up screen. - Quick loading (Instant!) - Help page at start-up with easy instructions - Demo video - Clear Flight deck home page - Easy Navigation within App! - Simple to use - Touch interactive with detailed study information - High quality HD & vectored Panel Images - Great feedback from real line Captains! ***** Enjoy Switch 320! We know you'll find it very enjoyable and worth it!
PBN For Pilots
This app provides a comprehensive course on Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) for pilots, covering concepts like RNP, L/NAV, and VNAV. It uses real-world chart examples and aircraft procedures to explain PBN clearly for all pilot types and students.
- Comprehensive PBN concepts explained
- Direct access menu for concepts
- Temperature correction calculation
- LIDO & Jeppessen chart usage
- Airbus A320/A330 procedures
- Clear explanations for all pilot types
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PBN FULL COURSE - PERFORMANCE BASED NAVIGATION. updated during 2026. ALL THE CONCEPTS ARE EXPLAINED WITH A MENU TO DIRECTLY ACCESS THEM: RNP, RNP-AR, L / NAV, V-NAV, SBAS, GBAS, ABAS, LPV, GPS, Etc ..... CALCULATION OF TEMPERATURE CORRECTION AND ITS APPLICATION TO THE MINIMUM OF THE APPROACH CHARTS. LIDO & JEPPESSEN CHARTS ARE BOTH USED FOR THE EXPLANATION. THE PROCEDURES EXPLAINED ARE USED FOR PILOTS OF ANY TYPE OF AIRCRAFT, FOR INSTRUCTORS, AND TO FACILITATE THEIR COURSES, AND ALSO SERVE FOR PILOT STUDENTS TO UNDERSTAND PBN IN A CLEAR AND WELL STRUCTURED WAY. THE PROCEDURES OF THE " AIRBUS A320 / A330 " ARE USED , AS WELL AS PRIMARY DISPLAY AND NAVIGATON DISPLAY AND MCDU HAVE BEEN USED TO FOLLOW A LINE DURING THE WHOLE COURSE, AND IT WILL BE AN ADVANTAGE FOR PILOTS WHO HAVE THIS TYPE RATING, BUT AS IT IS A PBN COURSE IT WILL BE EXPLAINED EACH CONCEPT CLEARLY SO THAT IT CAN BE USED BY PILOTS FROM OTHER TYPE RATINGS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PBN For Pilots at 80% against Switch 320's 33%. PBN For Pilots also leads on price ($7.99 vs $29.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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
Switch 320 costs $29.99 and PBN For Pilots $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Switch 320 ships an update every 18 months, PBN For Pilots every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Switch 320 | PBN For Pilots |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.99 | $7.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | Every 9 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 160 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | faraz sheikh | jaime bonet |
Customer experience
Switch 320
PBN For Pilots
In-app purchases
Switch 320
No in-app purchases
PBN For Pilots
No in-app purchases
Questions
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