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Best Instrument Flying Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.2 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated September 2026

Looking for free instrument flying apps? 13 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Instrument Flying Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1IFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsIFR Trainer Flight InstrumentsFree4.5★ (952)NoYesSep 2026
2fDeck: flight instrumentsfDeck: flight instrumentsFree4.8★ (328)NoYesSep 2026
3Instrument Procedures HandbookInstrument Procedures Handbook$2.994.8★ (68)NoNoSep 2026
4IFR Flight Trainer SimulatorIFR Flight Trainer SimulatorFree3.9★ (76)NoYesOct 2026
5Instrument Flying HandbookInstrument Flying Handbook$2.994.8★ (111)NoNoAug 2026
6BoldmethodBoldmethodFree4.9★ (823)YesYesSep 2026
7Prepware Instrument PilotPrepware Instrument Pilot$9.992.6★ (43)NoNoSep 2026
8Instrument Rating - HelicopterInstrument Rating - Helicopter$4.99—NoNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Instrument Flying

fDeck: flight instruments#2

fDeck: flight instruments by Darren Yeates

Ad-free cockpit in your pocket
Strong Contender
🗺️ Navigation
4.8😊(328 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a comprehensive flight deck with realistic instruments for aviation enthusiasts and pilots. It includes navigation tools, real-time weather, and traffic data, functioning as both a training aid and a supplementary instrument set.

What We Love

  • 👍 Extremely easy to use and navigate
  • 💡 Comprehensive aviation instruments (compass, altimeter, VSI, attitude indicator, ADF, VOR, HSI)
  • 🎯 Useful for training, learning, and practice
  • ✈️ Reliable backup instrument for real flights
  • 🗺️ Integrated map and flight planning features
  • ⚡ Responsive and smooth performance
  • 🌍 Real-time weather data (METARS, TAFS, radar)
  • 💰 Good value for lifetime unlock pricing
  • 🤝 Excellent developer support and responsiveness
  • 🎨 Professional design and presentation
  • 📱 Works well on multiple devices (iPhone, iPad)
  • 🔧 Highly configurable and flexible instrument layouts

Room to Improve

  • 📺 Intrusive ads in free version (full-screen, hard to close)
  • 🔄 Compass and map pointer display inverted on some devices
  • 🗺️ Map loading issues and missing sectional charts
  • 🔌 X-Plane simulator connection glitchy and unreliable
  • 📱 No iPad split-screen support
  • 📊 VSI accuracy issues on some devices
  • 🎯 VOR OBS reverse sensing (displays like back course)
  • ⚠️ Incompatible with some older iPhone models (SE screen format)
  • 🔋 Weather data occasionally inaccurate (pressure readings off)

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FAQ about Instrument Flying

What are the best instrument flying apps for iPhone?
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments tops our instrument flying apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.5-star average from 952 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 13 of the top instrument flying apps we rank are free to download, including IFR Trainer Flight Instruments and fDeck: flight instruments.
IFR Trainer Flight Instruments has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 247+ instrument flying apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.