# Instrument Test Prep — Instrument Rating Airplane

> FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test preparation with practice questions and simulated exams. (iPhone/iPad app by Aeroapps Technology.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-test-prep/id1456043080 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276)
- Category: Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 152 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.1 · 156 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-05-22
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-test-prep/id1456043080/reviews.md

## What is Instrument Test Prep?

Over 900 FAA questions and explanations to help prepare for the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test.

Upgrade to the complete ground school course to unlock lessons, additional questions, statistics, and more (free trial available). 

▸ Create custom study sessions based on topics, session size, and your overall mastery. Filters allow you to include or exclude questions that require the use of figures or an E6B. Some advanced filtering options require Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade.

▸ View most often missed FAA questions across all FlightReady users (requires Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade).

▸ Quickly identify and create study sessions focusing on your weakest topic (requires Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade).

▸ Create practice sessions from missed questions after a completed practice or exam session.

▸ Review missed questions after a practice or exam session.

▸ Take simulated FAA exams administered under the same rules and time constraints as the actual Instrument Rating exam. Unlike other test prep apps, our exams present the correct proportion of questions from each knowledge area per the ACS.

▸ Sync your data and course progress across on all of your iOS devices (requires Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade).

▸ Access a library of study resources for the Instrument Rating - Airplane

▸ Question bank covers all areas of the FAA Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards to ensure thorough preparation for the knowledge test.

▸ Detailed explanations and references for all questions, including the text of the regulation where applicable.

## Key features

- Over 900 FAA questions with explanations
- Customizable study sessions
- Simulated FAA exams
- Review missed questions
- Track progress across devices
- Study resources library

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument Ground School Trial | Free | one-time |
| Instrument Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Rating Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ground School | $129.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-test-prep/id1456043080/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect

*2026-03-04*

Has all the question that you could possibly see on your written. Very user friendly and a fantastic app all around

### 1/5 — Can’t trust the answers

*2025-11-22*

You should use another app to prep for the test

### 5/5 — Great App

*2024-09-13*

I love the setup of this application.  It allows me to effectively study and contains many good explanations.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2024-05-05*

Used this app and got an 88% on the IFR written test. Thanks!

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2024-01-03*

The prep questions are so good. I will review again after my exam.

### 5/5 — Great way to practice

*2023-06-10*

This app has been a great way for me to prep, and stay current.

### 5/5 — Thanks!

*2020-07-03*

Accurate questions, great to be able to take it on the go

### 5/5 — Thanks

*2019-12-02*

Just made my private pilot writing test, I. A commercial CFA IFR A&P In Brasil and I’ll say that this is an excellent tool for prepare your writing test.
It’s complete, objective, conceptual, realistic, and Ofer what FAA will ask.

## Frequently asked questions about Instrument Test Prep

### What does the Instrument Test Prep app do?

This app helps users prepare for the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test. It offers a large bank of FAA-style questions with detailed explanations, allowing users to create custom study sessions and take simulated exams that mirror the actual test conditions.

### What are the key features of the app?

Key features include over 900 FAA questions and explanations, the ability to create custom study sessions based on topics and mastery, simulated FAA exams with correct question proportions, and a review of missed questions. An upgrade unlocks additional features like ground school lessons and advanced analytics.

### How much does the app cost?

The app offers a free version with a substantial question bank. Users can upgrade to a complete ground school course or a Premium Test Prep option to unlock advanced features, additional questions, statistics, and progress syncing across devices. A free trial is available for the upgrade.

### What are the common use cases for this app?

The primary use case is for pilots studying to pass the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test. Users can create focused study sessions on specific topics, practice with simulated exams to gauge their readiness, and review areas where they need improvement.

### What devices is Instrument Test Prep compatible with?

The app description mentions that data and course progress can be synced across all of your iOS devices, indicating compatibility with iPhones and iPads. Specific iOS version requirements are not detailed but it is designed for the iOS ecosystem.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.51.0 — 2026-08-19

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.50.0 — 2026-08-04

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.49.0 — 2026-07-18

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 3.47.0 — 2026-06-16

Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 3.44.0 — 2026-06-02

Bug fixes and performance improvements

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