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)
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.
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
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.
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.
Are there free instrument flying apps & games for iPhone?
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.
Does IFR Trainer Flight Instruments have ads or in-app purchases?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
How many instrument flying apps & games are on the App Store?
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.