Best Instrument Flying Apps & Games

249+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
12 free apps & games
Updated November 2026

Looking for free instrument flying apps and games? 12 of our 249+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Instrument Flying Apps & Games (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1IFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsFree4.5★ (960)NoYesNov 2026
2IFR Flight Trainer SimulatorIFR Flight Trainer SimulatorFree3.9★ (76)NoYesOct 2026
3Instrument Flying HandbookInstrument Flying Handbook$2.994.8★ (112)NoNoNov 2026
4fDeck: flight instrumentsfDeck: flight instrumentsFree4.8★ (330)NoYesNov 2026
5Instrument Procedures HandbookInstrument Procedures Handbook$2.994.8★ (71)NoNoNov 2026
6Prepware Instrument PilotPrepware Instrument Pilot$9.992.6★ (45)NoNoOct 2026
7Airworthy: Instrument RatingAirworthy: Instrument RatingFree—NoYesNov 2026
8Wingman Aircraft InstrumentsWingman Aircraft InstrumentsFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Instrument Flying

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments#1

IFR Trainer Flight Instruments by Flygo-Aviation Ltd

Sim for VOR, ILS, HSI, Holding
Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.5(960 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Master instrument flying with this comprehensive trainer. It offers interactive modules and a simulator for navigation instruments, procedures, and holding patterns. Ideal for student pilots and instructors preparing for instrument ratings.

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator#2

IFR Flight Trainer Simulator by Flygo-Aviation Ltd

Aviation trainer for pilots
Strong Contender
📚 Education
3.9😐(76 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 👍 User-friendly interface and intuitive controls
  • 🎓 Excellent learning tool for IFR training and instrument procedures
  • 🎮 Comprehensive customization options (wind, runway, conditions)
  • 📊 Dual view modes (cockpit and map/plan view)
  • 🎯 Realistic flight modeling and aerodynamics
  • 🔧 Adjustable difficulty levels for all skill levels
  • 📱 Works seamlessly on both iPad and smartphone
  • 💡 Blind practice exercises for skill development
  • 🏆 Helpful for IFR rating preparation and practice
  • 🎪 Engaging cockpit mode for realistic simulation

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with limited free trial
  • ⏱️ Unreasonably short trial period (3-5 minutes)
  • 🔒 Paywall blocks most features in free version
  • 🎯 Unrealistic immediate heading changes (no standard rate turns)
  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes and stability issues
  • ⚙️ Heading indicator sometimes gets stuck
  • 📍 HSI radial tracking appears inaccurate
  • 🚫 Missing common instrument options (fixed-card ADF, LOC mode)
  • ⏰ Turn rate doesn't match real aircraft (1 min vs 2 min standard)
  • 🔍 No feedback on incorrect task execution
Instrument Flying Handbook#3

Instrument Flying Handbook by Calculated Industries

Valuable and Handy Reference
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8(112 ratings)
$2.99
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This app serves as a comprehensive reference text for the Instrument Rating FAA Knowledge Exam. It provides hundreds of pages of content, updated with high-resolution graphics, covering all aeronautical knowledge and skills required for instrument flight.

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FAQ about Instrument Flying

What are the best instrument flying apps & games for iPhone?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments tops our instrument flying apps & games ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 960 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 12 of the top instrument flying apps & games we rank are free to download, including IFR Trainer Flight Instruments and IFR Flight Trainer Simulator.
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ instrument flying apps & games on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.