Private Pilot Test Prep User Reviews

Customer Experience

Positive experience84.5% of reviews
Neutral3.4% of reviews
Negative experience12.1% of reviews

~ Based on 58 written reviews from the US App Store.

What users say

Is Private Pilot Test Prep Safe?

Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA appears safe based on user ratings. AppsHunter Safety Score for Private Pilot Test Prep is 98/100.

This assessment is based on 1,506 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.9/5.

Safety Analysis

96.9% of ratings point to a safe experience
1.5% of ratings suggest some concerns
1.6% of ratings point to a risky experience

~ Based on 1,506 App Store ratings for Private Pilot Test Prep.

Is Private Pilot Test Prep Legit?

Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA appears to be a legitimate app. AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Private Pilot Test Prep is 90/100.

Based on 90 of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

Top reviews

Amazing Customer Service

I don’t know how big this group is but I had a problem and they fixed it ASAP. Buy *all their things*.

It’s good

It’s good

Marginal

Can’t seem to open the app without it having to again update… like every time… I’m a developer, never used an app that constantly has to be updated… so annoying

PPL prep

Very thorough course gives good foundation. Great graphics. Easy to follow.

Must have before the test

This app helped me so much at getting ready for the PPL written test. A MUST!!
Super clever design.

Helped me pass the FAA exam

After going through this class I sat the private pilot FAA exam and got a 98%. Highly recommended online class.

Thank you

The app is great in that it always keeps the status of the question I'm studying in case I accidentally exit. With my experience studying a lot of apps, I think you should add more.
1 is to add sound when choosing the correct answer to stimulate learning, making it less quiet and boring.
2. I see that there are many sentences missing in the book even though I have registered as a member and paid.
3. You should have a separate guide for each chapter and a 50-question practice test selected by chapter.
btw lsf thank you very much for helping me.
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Response from developer

Thanks for the detailed feedback, and please reach out to us directly for assistance with your technical issues if they are still occurring. We’ll look into adding optional sound effects for answer selections, as well as your suggestion about a chapter guide.

It’s ok. But just ok.

It’s got a lot of content. The questions seem to be the same set that everyone else has. I had to supplement this with YouTube videos, flash cards, and the PHAK. The cartoon emojis that show up on the quiz questions are a bit juvenile. Lastly, their content reporting mechanism is completely worthless. You try and report ambiguities or mistakes and they automatically reject it. There are better courses out there.
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Clutch

Thank you so very much for creating this app!!! I have used it to study an ungodly amount of times… the practice exams are so realistic and the fact they provide the FARs and AIMs in the explanations just makes it that much easier to slide into preparation for the oral exam. Wouldn’t have succeeded without this
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Response from developer

Thank you for your kind words. We’re glad to hear that the app has been such a valuable tool in your studies and exam preparation. Making the practice exams as realistic as possible and integrating the FARs and AIMs into explanations were priorities for us, so it’s great to know they helped you succeed. Congratulations on your achievement, and we appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.

Gggfly

Excellent!

Written test

I’m apart of a 141 school so I had gained some knowledge from that, however I really only used this app to study for the FAA written and I passed with an 85! I’ve heard a ton of people say nobody really knows what on the written test but a few of the questions on this app were directly on that test. Thank you for making this free and reliable!
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Response from developer

Congratulations on passing your FAA written exam with an impressive 85%! 🎉 We’re thrilled to hear that our app was a helpful and reliable resource for your preparation, and it’s great to know that some of the questions you studied showed up on the test. It’s also wonderful to hear that you were able to supplement your Part 141 school training with our app. Our goal is to make quality test prep accessible and effective for everyone, and feedback like yours encourages us to keep improving and supporting future pilots. Thank you for taking the time to share your success story, and best of luck in the rest of your aviation journey. Clear skies and safe flying!

Brilliant App

I used several resources to study for my written exam and then found this gem of an app. The questions are great, but what’s better is the awesome explanations and figures they have. Truly teaching the “why” behind each question, down to the finer details.

You’ll understand the root of each question an answer. Truly making better and safer pilots! Can’t recommend enough.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear that you found our app to be such a valuable resource in your exam preparation. Our team works hard to ensure the questions, explanations, and figures go beyond rote memorization to truly teach the “why” behind each answer—it’s incredibly rewarding to know this approach resonated with you. Our mission has always been to not just help pilots pass their exams but to also build a deeper understanding that contributes to making safer and more knowledgeable aviators. It’s feedback like yours that inspires us to keep improving and supporting the aviation community. We’re honored to be a part of your journey and wish you all the best in your flying career. Clear skies and safe adventures ahead! 🚀✈️

Just scored a 98!

I just scored a 98 on my PPL PAR exam! A lot of it was thanks to this app. In fact it’s totally crazy… just before I went in to take the exam I saw that there were seven new questions added to the test bank in the app and so I ran through them really quick and one of those new questions about GPS derived altitudes (ID: 11320) was one of the questions on my test!!!! And I would’ve gotten that question wrong had I not seen it just before my test! WOO-HOO!!! I will continue to use this app for my IFR certification!! Thanks!! Also, I memorized three questions from my exam that I had not seen yet on any of the test prep websites or apps so far. Where would I send those to?
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Great app over all

As I said the app is great over all. Just a few changes I would like to see. A pause button for when you are doing the simulated test is the main one. Sometimes life gets in the way and you have to stop to tend to other things. Also, I wish there was a bank for all the practice tests and the simulated test to where you could go back and look at what you got wrong. Instead you get to see that right after you take the test and then if you accidentally back out there’s no way to go back in and look at it. (At least not to my knowledge). And last but not least it would be nice when you passed a section, if it left your grade beside it so you could know which ones you have passed and which ones you still need to work on. But a great study platform none the less.
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Response from developer

Thank you for using our app and providing feedback. You can review completed exams in My Progress by selecting the exam from the list.

Amazing! [Free Version]

I’ve yet to purchase or try the free trial but their tests alone are top of the line. Great definitions and explanations along with them too. Great to review even if you’re getting the correct answers. I came over from Sporty’s these guys here know what they’re doing.

Response from developer

Thank you for your fantastic feedback! We’re so glad to hear that you’ve found the test questions, definitions, and explanations to be top-notch. It’s great that you’re taking the time to review the explanations, even when you get the answers right—that’s an excellent way to reinforce your knowledge and understanding. We’re honored to hear that you came over from Sporty’s and are enjoying your experience with our app. If you decide to try the free trial or explore more of what we offer, we’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you for trusting us to be part of your aviation journey—clear skies and safe flying ahead!

Highly underrated very simple and efficient

I began my aviation interest as a young boy who constantly watched history and military channel. Aviation was always my favorite topics. A few years ago I began playing VR flight simulators like iL2 sturmovik. With lots of trial and error I learned how to fly warbirds from world war 1 & 2. All tail draggers for the most part. I learned a lot about flight instruments in both metric and imperial types. I got so comfortable flying I decided well why not improve my knowledge about flight and go to a ground school.

I decided against the multi hundred dollar courses in my city and opted for this ground school app as it seemed to provide the best options for very affordable price.

I have learned a tremendous amount using this app. It’s made me a much better pilot in my Virtual Reality games. The interface is excellent. The lessons are very straightforward and efficient. Work at your own pace is wonderful and picking whatever topic you want to learn is amazing instead of a boring ridged curriculum. Keywords are all highlighted and when clicked provide a definition. You’re never unsure about what your reading as a result. No pressure lesson reviews get you warmed up for the lesson test. If you answer a question wrong clicking the explanation button will provide you with a summary of that topic. Test scores are all recorded and progress tabs tell you which topics you are doing well in as well as others that need improvement. Stage exams are easy as it’s simple to quickly review lessons by numerous methods. Unlimited attempts reduce pressure and the ability to see what questions missed help you learn efficiently.

I got this app as a aviation history enthusiast with no serious intention of getting my private pilots license. However this app has made me decide to take the written test for fun even if I don’t decide to fly. Who knows, the forecast for pilot careers is trending upward with very lucrative and exciting opportunities available. I may end up proceeding onward to a commercial pilot license route just for the adventure.

I highly suggest anyone any age anywhere who have even the smallest amount of interest in flying to just go ahead and get this app. You will learn a lot and enjoy the accomplishments. Or if you have trouble falling asleep like me hop on for a quick lesson then hit the hay.

Flying is what you make of it. Always remember to have fun and be safe.
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Response from developer

Thank you for the awesome review, and for using our app!

The most effective test prep app for PPL

The PPL test prep app landscape is crowded. And this app doesn’t get the right attention it deserves. I studied 100% just from this app and scored 93% on my first attempt. I have other classmates from our PPL school who have studied from famous apps like King Schools and Sporty’s; and got a much lower score than I did. Nothing against those apps, but all I’m saying is that this is a hidden gem in the crowded space of PPL apps. And I used the free version to study the whole thing. My recommendation to you is if you are preparing for PPL exam, just give this app a try and you’ll see your performance.
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Gracias

Me encanta la aplicación. Ojalá sean las preguntas del examen.

Sweet app, but there is TOO many updates

Great studying tool, and I appreciate the effort to keep the app updated, but there is seriously too many updates. Been using it for a couple months now and I can’t even remember a time I’ve opened the app and not had to do another update, either in-app, here on the app store, or both. If you don’t have great internet all the time, good luck.
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5 Stars

Incredible app with flash cards, tests, and exams along with links for vocabulary you may have forgotten within each explanation of an answer