# Prepware Private Pilot

> FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam preparation and practice testing tool. (iPhone/iPad app by ASA.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-private-pilot/id334278376 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $9.99
- Rating: 3.90/5 from 135 App Store ratings · 72 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 60 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-private-pilot/id334278376/reviews.md

## What is Prepware Private Pilot?

Comprehensive preparation, study and test tool for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Flashcard style review of questions, answers and explanations included for you to study by subject or with a true-to-form practice test.

## Key features

- Flashcard-style review
- Questions, answers, and explanations
- Study by subject
- Practice tests
- FAA Knowledge Exam preparation

## Chart rankings

- #16 in Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

## What do users think of Prepware Private Pilot?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 💯 High scores achieved
- 📚 Great practice for harder questions
- 📱 Convenient for studying on the go
- ✅ Questions similar to real exam
- 💡 Detailed explanations provided
- 👍 Worth the money
- 💯 High pass rates reported
- 🎯 Focuses on difficult material
- 🗺️ Familiarizes with charts/figures
- 💪 Builds confidence for exam

**Cons**

- ❓ Powered flight questions for glider pilots
- 📱 Small screen issues for plotting/maps
- 🤷 Missing essential questions
- ⚠️ Not a sole reliance tool
- 🤔 Questions worded differently
- ❌ Some answers are wrong
- 🐛 Bugs in desktop/Mac version
- 📉 Interface degraded by updates
- ❓ Questions cut off
- 🚫 No systematic study option
- 📉 Explanations are meager
- ❌ Errors in questions/charts
- ❓ Not enough questions
- 📉 Reference information lacking
- 🐛 UI needs update for new devices
- 🐛 Dark mode contrast issues
- 🐛 White text on light background
- 🐛 Questions unreadable in dark mode
- 🐛 Black text on black background
- 🐛 Right answers not highlighted anymore
- 🐛 Study portion gives answers

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Powered flight questions appearing for glider pilots
- Small screen makes chart plotting difficult
- Missing essential questions for the written exam
- Some answers are incorrect
- Macbook app not working properly
- Dark mode has contrast issues, making text unreadable
- Status bar bug with black text on black background
- Right answers not highlighted after getting a question wrong
- Study portion allows pushing through without selecting the right option, leading to false 100% scores
- Questions cut off at the end
- Save and exit function does not save progress
- App resets to homepage after a short period or if not actively used
- Quiz shuffles questions, preventing picking up where left off
- Errors in questions referencing sectional charts
- Sections on charts not available when referenced
- New update degraded the app interface
- White lettering on light background makes questions unreadable
- Dark mode compatibility issues with white text on gray background
- Questions in rotorcraft sections refer to fixed-wing regulations
- Irrelevant gyrocopter and fixed-wing questions in rotorcraft section
- Dark theme not displaying correct/incorrect answers properly
- App not compatible with iPhone X screen
- No way to systematically study, questions are random
- Questions that reference a chart or diagram are cumbersome to view

**Most requested features**

- Ability to save/create a bank of difficult questions
- Scramble answer choices for realism
- Improve UI for newer devices (iPhone X/Xs/Xr, iPad Pro)
- Add Apple Watch support
- Vary the length of test modules
- Allow studying more than one section at a time
- Add better reference information in explanations (page/section numbers)
- Allow resizing of figures on iPhone
- Show explanation immediately after wrong answer
- Fix grading to allow for incorrect answers without immediate correction
- Make questions more compatible with dark mode
- Fix contrast issues in dark mode
- Add a feature to stop showing questions already known
- Allow review of only missed items

## Recent user reviews (10 of 72)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-private-pilot/id334278376/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Great practice for the harder questions.

*2026-06-29*

I bought other courses outside this app on the $300 range and the test between the 2 was very close. I appreciated this app far more as it focused on the harder questions. It made me read the charts and got me very familiar the testing supplement figures.  I highly recommend it. Was able to finish with a 93% on the PAR.

### 3/5 — Powered flight questions for glider pilot

*2026-06-15, version 1.60*

I’m studying for my Private Glider Pilot license. Even though I’ve selected PGL, questions that are obviously for powered pilots show up occasionally, 5% to 10% of the time. This is extremely frustrating. I may consider using a different app.

### 4/5 — Worth the money

*2025-10-09*

I just got a 80 on my PAR using this and the computer version. I say it’s great to study on the go. I know it’s not the best score but it’s a passing score. And I’m happy with it!  The hard part about using it on the phone is doing any course plotting is hard since the screen is so small and you can’t really see the maps so well and put your plotter on top to practice but if you screen shot and send the image to your iPad it helps. Good luck!

### 3/5 — I wouldn’t rely solely on this

*2025-08-01*

I got a 90% on my PAR written exam today but that’s after memorizing everything this app had to offer and learning some basics of flying in the aircraft. 1/3 of the questions I’ve either never seen were in the test, or the the questions and answers were worded very differently from Prepware. I think the FAA has finally caught on to students rote memorizing Prepware questions to pass the written instead of understanding the material and using critical thinking.

### 5/5 — 93 on my PAR today

*2025-07-01*

Worth every penny!   Used this over the last two weeks as a final prep to my PAR exam.  There was 4 total questions on my exam that this app didnt have.  All others were either word for word or close enough I was rest.  

Amazing app

### 5/5 — GOTCH YA

*2025-04-03*

Hell yaa i love doing my ppl twice

### 1/5 — Do not buy...

*2025-01-19, version 1.59*

I haven't yet used the mobile version of this app but judging by the desktop version, I don't expect it to be worth anywhere near $10. 
You can't exit from Study flashcard deck without closing the deck, and it doesn't even save your marked cards or quiz results (in Study mode). 
$10 is a lofty price for some lousy code. You can find all of these questions on the King free test website.

### 3/5 — Good but missing essential questions for the written exam

*2024-10-28, version 1.59*

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### 3/5 — There are much better alternatives

*2024-10-14*

If you get down every question on here you’re likely to pass at least. But understand it’s missing a large amount of questions. It’s much better to bite the bullet for something nicer like Shepard Air. I understand the convenience of the app but you won’t regret passing over it in lieu of better. Overall it’s okay in performance, even though its interface is very limited and low quality. Just understand this should not be your only lifeline, only a convenient supplement.

### 5/5 — The best!

*2024-04-20*

I passed the examination 10 years ago with this particular app! Thanks a lot!

## Frequently asked questions about Prepware Private Pilot

### What is this app for?

This application is designed to help you prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. It provides study materials and practice tests to ensure you are ready for the official exam.

### How does the study feature work?

The app offers a flashcard-style review system. You can study questions, their corresponding answers, and detailed explanations. You have the option to study by specific subjects or take comprehensive practice tests.

### Is this app free to use?

Yes, the application is available for free. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a completely free experience for users.

### What kind of practice tests are available?

The app includes practice tests that are designed to be true-to-form with the actual FAA Knowledge Exam. This allows you to simulate the testing environment and gauge your readiness.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.60 — 2025-02-11

Questions, answers, and explanations have been updated to reflect the most current information available to prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam.

### 1.59 — 2024-10-14

Updated to reflect ASA 2025-2026 Test Prep series, including revised questions and airman knowledge test report coding.

### 1.58 — 2024-01-16

Update to correct for some missing images.

### 1.57 — 2023-10-26

The questions, answers, and explanations have been updated to reflect the most current information available to prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam.

### 1.56 — 2022-09-09

The questions, answers, and explanations have been updated to reflect the most current information available to prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam.

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