# FAA IFR Instrument Rating Prep > FAA Instrument Rating (IFR) knowledge test preparation software. (iPhone/iPad app by Dauntless Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-ifr-instrument-rating-prep/id381230870 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Dauntless Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/366840893) - Category: Education - Price: $64.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.90/5 from 41 App Store ratings Β· 76 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 Β· 445 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-08-25 - Data updated: 2026-08-27 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-ifr-instrument-rating-prep/id381230870/reviews.md ## What is FAA IFR Instrument Rating Prep? Spend less time studying and more time flying! This is the FAA Instrument Rating (IFR) version of GroundSchool, our FAA knowledge (written) test preparation featuring up-to-date questions, free updates, and illustrated explanations written by a professional team of pilot examiners and instructors. GroundSchool is fully compatible with FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) and our editorial team is working to keep it so as ACS continues to evolve. Don't be fooled by imitators! Competing apps herein the AppStore use only the limited set of questions that the FAA publicly releases via its website - that is not enough to adequately prepare you for your test! Our GroundSchool app, on the other hand, features a much more comprehensive database (typically about 2-4 times the size of the demo FAA public one) of actual and current FAA questions that you likely can and will be asked on the actual test! This along with our detailed, professional explanations and easy to use interface are major reasons why pilots have come to trust GroundSchool. Study actual, up-to-date FAA questions and then ACE your FAA Instrument Rating (and/or Instrument Ground/Flight Instructor) knowledge (written) test the easy way with GroundSchool FAA Knowledge Test Preparation software by Dauntless Aviation, the trusted leader in FAA written test preparation. Features: * Actual FAA Questions Current and Valid for Right Now. As soon as you install the software, use the 'update' feature and the software will connect to our servers, grab the latest questions, images, figures, and explanation content, and you'll be good to go. * Detailed Explanations written by an experienced editorial team of examiner and instructor pilots. * All Charts and Figures Included * Several flexible study modes - fits the way you want to study! * Compatible with all FAA "ground school" classroom-based courses This IFR version of GroundSchool will prepare you for any or all of the following tests: * IRA - Instrument Rating Airplane * IFP - Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot * IGI - Ground Instructor Instrument * IRH - Instrument Rating Helicopter * FII - Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane * FIH - Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter * AIF - Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (added rating) * HIF - Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter (added rating) * Canadian Instrument Rating to USA FAA Conversion With Dauntless Aviation's GroundSchool, you don't need to worry: * Our material is UP TO DATE. No matter what date is listed here in regarding the 'Release date', this date refers to the program itself only. Once you get the program on your device, use the built-in update feature and it will connect to our servers and download the latest and greatest version of the test prep content and our explanations that we have available. To learn more about this, please visit our website. * Furthermore, you are welcome to update the material as often as you like. This means that even if you don't take your test soon, when do you, GroundSchool will be ready for you. Compare this to books or DVDs (which are going out of date from the moment they are printed). * We pride ourselves on the quality of our explanations. This is not some idle boast - our explanations are more detailed and more illustrated than that of ANY other FAA knowledge test provider, period. * Tens of thousands of people have used our products to prepare for their FAA knowledge tests. Ours is a system that works. Good luck on your test! ## Key features - Actual FAA questions - Up-to-date content - Illustrated explanations - Flexible study modes - Compatible with FAA ACS - Free updates ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $64.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Audio Review | $19.99 | one-time | ## Chart rankings - #184 in Top Paid Β· Education (US App Store) ## What do users think of FAA IFR Instrument Rating Prep? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - πŸ“š Comprehensive question bank - πŸ’‘ Detailed explanations for answers - βœ… Helps learn material, not just memorize - πŸ‘ User-friendly interface - πŸš€ Efficient study methods (e.g., question stacks) - πŸ’― High scores achieved by users - πŸ“± Portability and convenience of app - πŸ”„ Regular updates to content - πŸ’° Good value for money - πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Recommended by instructors - 🌟 Instant feedback on answers - πŸ–ΌοΈ Informative graphics and illustrations **Cons** - πŸ› App crashes and freezes - ❌ Some questions not on the test - ❓ Questions worded differently than the actual test - πŸ–₯️ Outdated GUI/interface - πŸ”— Links to wrong figures - πŸͺ¦ Outdated FAA plates/figures - 🚫 App not opening/blank screens - πŸ“‰ Performance issues after updates - ⏳ Slow response from support - πŸ€” Ambiguous or vague questions - πŸ“± Incompatibility with older devices **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes frequently, especially after updates - Blank questions displayed - Lost progress after app crashes or closing - Question buckets/flags not saving correctly - Links to incorrect figures - Outdated FAA plates - App not opening - Issues with multi-tasking - Inconsistent GUI elements **Most requested features** - Add a scratchpad feature for calculations - Improve iPad optimization and graphics - Allow selection of specific number of questions for practice tests - Implement a search function for questions - Make app compatible with Apple Watch - Add dark mode option - Improve server availability for cloud features ## Recent user reviews (10 of 76) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/faa-ifr-instrument-rating-prep/id381230870/reviews.md ### 1/5 β€” Disgraceful support! *2023-12-21* I have never come across such rudeness, arrogance and unprofessional comments regarding queries made about questions which were wrongly perceived as negative. Response from Dauntless was in the form of swearing, derogatory insults and a dis-proportionate reaction of being banned from their system. Absolutely disgraceful, and will circulate this to all platforms. If you read the descriptions of the questions about questioning those questions, you will see the highest levels of arrogance in which the developers will provide their responses. Appalling, disgraceful level of customer service!! ### 1/5 β€” None of the questions were on the test *2023-08-02, version 10.3.2* Although I was able to pass, none of the questions in the Dauntless app were on the test. I should have used Sheppard ### 4/5 β€” Final score 87 despite intensive study w/ the App *2022-09-25* Scored an 87% on Helicopter Instrument exam, although I went through every module in-full 3 or more times and took multiple practice tests. They didn't have an option to submit your score through the app, like they did for the PPL app, so figured I'd post it here. Another classmate who studies rigorously too and also used Dauntless also scored 87%. On the PPL I scored 95% so I had hoped Dauntless would carry me into the 90s again for the Instrument written, but I ran into questions I hadn't seen. I really like what you guys are doing, just wish there was a way to provide feedback. -------- Old review from when I was still studying/had not yet tested: Latest update corrected the 60 question default issue on Continuous Study. And added in some other nice features. Thanks Dauntless team! Boosted it to 5 stars! Only question I had remaining now was why are some of the same questions repeated in a single study session of the exact number of questions in a module? Seems like the module count would go down if there weren't random repeats. I'm not talking about questions worded slightly differently. Just the questions that are exactly the same but included more than once. ### 5/5 β€” Recommend this to all of my students *2022-01-30* I recommend All of the dauntless test prep apps to my private, commercial and instrument students. You cannot go wrong using their apps. ### 5/5 β€” Fantastic App to have as an all in one! *2021-06-01* I recently purchased this great app, and found it very easy to learn from, and really like the instant explanations which holds plenty of great ways for me to learn how I missed the questions, with lots and lots of details that are easy to understand. I have purchased other Apps and books but most of them make me study in a way that I lose interest in short period of time. While Dauntless App makes me feel challenged yet engaged in an attention grabbing good way. Thank you Dauntless!!! ### 5/5 β€” 95 on Instrument Rating Airplane *2021-03-06* I enjoyed the question stacks and great explanations for each question. First I went through the entire question bank for each individual subject. Enabling question stacks will keep track of the questions you get wrong and it will keep asking them until you consistently get them right. After completing the entire bank of questions, I selected all of them and would do the 60 question practice tests. I did a lot of practice tests... Some questions on the real exam were worded differently, but dauntless taught me the material instead of brute memorization. Tips: -Save the test before you submit for grading, I had the app crash on me a couple of times. -Start with one subject at a time. -Go through the entire bank with each question graded immediately. -End with the 60 question practice tests. Good luck, you got this! ### 1/5 β€” App not working *2020-12-16, version 10.3.2* App not opening ### 1/5 β€” Dauntless Is not the best Choice *2020-09-08* Use Sheppard Air. I have used both and there is no comparison. Sheppard gets my students ready much faster and results in much higher test scores. Dauntless' staff can be callous and difficult to access. They don't have a phone number to reach them with, and are generally slow to respond via email. The opposite is true with Sheppard. ### 5/5 β€” Awesome App *2020-06-18* I have tried to use other applications to help me study for various FAA tests but they would have outdated questions or it would only be a final test and not help with the preparation of the test. I believe that the work that was put into this app but all the other apps that they have made is extremely well thought out and done in a fashion that makes it easy for the user to customize what they need to study for and what they are having trouble remember for the test. They also have amazing customer support for any questions that you have or any problems you have with the app. I would recommend this app to anyone who wants to study for an FAA test and be able to study anywhere at anytime. ### 5/5 β€” Best test prep *2020-03-03* Dauntless provides excellent test prep! After scoring 100% on the private pilot exam using their software, I knew that I would use their IFR prep as well. I just scored a 97%! They provide over one thousand practice questions. The questions cover all the topics and each question has an in depth explanation why the answer is correct, and just as importantly why the others are wrong. They support you learning the materials rather than memorizing correct answers. That makes all the difference when you take the actual exam and you come prepared for just about anything that might be asked. Lastly, the graphics in the explanations are very informative and help to understand complex topics like aerodynamics, flight planning and instrument failures. Great software! ## Frequently asked questions about FAA IFR Instrument Rating Prep ### What is this app for? This app is designed to help pilots prepare for the FAA Instrument Rating (IFR) knowledge (written) test. It provides a comprehensive database of actual FAA questions, detailed explanations, and flexible study modes to ensure you are well-prepared for your exam. ### How does the app ensure the questions are up-to-date? The app features a built-in update feature that connects to the developer's servers to download the latest questions, images, figures, and explanation content. This ensures that the material is current and valid for the actual FAA test, and you are welcome to update the material as often as you like. ### What tests can this app prepare me for? This IFR version of the app can prepare you for various FAA tests, including Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA), Instrument Rating Foreign Pilot (IFP), Ground Instructor Instrument (IGI), Instrument Rating Helicopter (IRH), Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (FII), Flight Instructor Instrument Helicopter (FIH), and added ratings for Flight Instructor Instrument Airplane (AIF) and Helicopter (HIF), as well as Canadian Instrument Rating to USA FAA Conversion. ### Is this app compatible with FAA ACS? Yes, the app is fully compatible with FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards). The editorial team actively works to keep the content aligned with ACS as it continues to evolve, ensuring your study material remains relevant. ### What makes this app different from other test prep apps? Unlike apps that use only the limited set of questions publicly released by the FAA, this app features a much more comprehensive database of actual and current FAA questions. Combined with detailed, professional explanations and an easy-to-use interface, it offers a more thorough preparation experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 10.3.2 β€” 2018-02-16 This app has been updated by Apple to display the AppleΒ Watch app icon. Ready for the challenge of IFR? Thank you for making us the most trusted FAA IFR Test prep! This significant update looks better and works faster than ever before to help you learn the material and pass that test! Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, and contains up to date and regularly updated questions. As always, this app features the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. Save study sessions and share them between devices using our cloud features and share your study progress with your instructor or school through the cloud. When you get the app, make sure to immediately check for content updates using the 'updates check' main menu option to make sure you have the latest learning content. This app is 100% what you need to pass your FAA knowledge test. ### 10.2.6 β€” 2017-11-21 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. Happy studying! ### 10.2.4 β€” 2017-10-26 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. Happy studying! ### 10.1.8 β€” 2017-08-30 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. Happy studying! ### 10.1.5 β€” 2017-08-04 Thanks for making us #1 for FAA test prep apps! This major update is designed to look better, work faster, and help you study for and pass that test more efficiently than ever before. Our test prep content is fully FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) compatible, contains up to date and regularly updated questions, and ,as always, we have the best and most illustrated explanations in the business. This new version allows to save sessions between devices and share study progress results (with your instructor or school) through the cloud. As with any major new version, there is always a chance of small issues cropping up that our testing didn't catch. If you run into something, please let us know via our helpdesk and we'll address it as soon as possible. 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