Studies vs A320 CBT
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Studies
This app helps you memorize information through digital flashcards. Create custom study notes with text, images, audio, and video. It supports various learning systems and syncs across Apple devices.
- Rich media flashcards
- Customizable note sides
- iCloud syncing
- Study scheduling (Spaced-Repetition, Leitner)
- Multiple choice quizzes
- Import/Export notes
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Master your Studies. On macOS, iPadOS and iOS. Some things in life just have to be memorized. Words, facts, formulas, pictures, dates, procedures, even names and faces. Everything you do includes information that needs to reside in your head. Studies can help with that. Studies is a flashcard app for the serious student. It's a tool to extend your knowledge, and it doesn't matter what you want to learn — a new language, medicine, law, history, driving, fine art, music — from simple day-to-day tidbits, to knowledge of life changing importance. Studies is an app to help you achieve your learning goals. There are Studies apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (separate purchase), and they sync up beautifully via iCloud. Start studying in class with Studies for Mac, continue on the bus ride home with Studies for iPhone, and finish off on the sofa with Studies for iPad. (Note: Studies was formerly called Mental Case.) FEATURES – Apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (separate purchase) – Rich media study notes (flashcards), with formatted text, images, audio and video – Draw new images, and draw on existing images – Study notes with as many sides as you wish – Immersive study sessions – Sync all or part of your library via iCloud – Study scheduling for long-term learning or exam cram (Spaced-Repetition and Leitner systems) – Multiple choice quizzes – Export to share your notes – Import files: CSV, TSV, text, Excel, Anki – Migrate data from Mental Case app STUDIES FOR MAC Studies for Mac is available in the Mac App Store as a separate purchase. SUPPORT We love to get feedback about Studies, and answer any questions you may have. Please send email to support@mentalfaculty.com, or visit mentalfaculty.tenderapp.com EVERYONE'S A STUDENT Everyone's a student. A student of Spanish. A student of Physics. A student of Medicine, Law. A student of Art. A student of Nature...of People and Places. A student of Comedy, of Theatre. A student of Flight. A student of Love. A student of Life. Everyone's a student.
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.
- Unstable approach prevention
- Interactive lessons
- Free flight mode
- Realistic physics engine
- High-quality vector graphics
- Autopilot control
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: A320 CBT at Free against Studies's $4.99. A320 CBT also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 62%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Studies's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On 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
A320 CBT is free to download; Studies costs $4.99 up front. A320 CBT sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Studies asks for nothing beyond the download.
Studies holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studies has 384 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of Studies's written reviews are positive against 90% of A320 CBT's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Studies ships an update every 2 months, A320 CBT fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Studies | A320 CBT |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (384 ratings) — better | 3.8 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | 90.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 384 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 191 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Mental Faculty | Tjeerd Schouten |
Customer experience
Studies
A320 CBT
Bugs and requests
Studies
Reported bugs
5 issues- Sync failures leading to data loss
- Crashes when adding audio or images
- Disappearing top bar in iPad split-screen
- Inability to properly display accented characters
- Quizlet search functionality causing app crashes
Requested features
5 requests- Improved Anki import/export
- Better Apple Pencil and drawing support
- Ability to edit cards during study sessions
- Customizable font sizes and text formatting
- Enhanced math equation support
A320 CBT
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Studies
No in-app purchases
A320 CBT
- 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








