# Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA — user reviews > 58 indexed App Store user reviews of Private Pilot Test Prep by Aeroapps Technology, rated 4.90/5 from 1,508 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 1,373 · 4★ 89 · 3★ 22 · 2★ 4 · 1★ 20 ## What do users think of Private Pilot Test Prep? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 🚀 Thorough course with good foundation - 🚀 Great graphics and easy to follow - 🚀 Helped pass the FAA exam - 🚀 Realistic practice exams with FARs and AIMs - 🚀 Excellent explanations and figures - 🚀 Efficient and straightforward interface - 🚀 Comprehensive coverage of topics - 🚀 Affordable and free version available **Cons** - 🐛 Grading issues and incorrect marking of answers - 🐛 Frequent app updates required, causing issues for users with poor internet - 🐛 Inability to review missed questions after exiting the app - 🐛 Lack of zoom and drawing tools for charts - 🐛 Crashes and login issues reported **Commonly reported bugs** - Grading issues and incorrect marking of answers - Frequent app updates required, causing issues for users with poor internet - Inability to review missed questions after exiting the app - Crashes and login issues reported **Most requested features** - Add sound when choosing correct answers - Provide separate guides for each chapter - Offer 50-question practice tests by chapter - Allow users to pause and resume simulated tests - Provide a bank of all practice tests and simulated tests - Display passed section grades to track progress - Add a lock zoom feature for charts - Integrate a protractor tool ## Newest reviews (15 of 58) ### 5/5 — Just scored a 98! *2024-03-25, version 2.85.0* 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? ### 5/5 — Amazing! [Free Version] *2024-03-17* 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. **Developer response:** 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! ### 5/5 — Highly underrated very simple and efficient *2024-02-01* 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. **Developer response:** Thank you for the awesome review, and for using our app! ### 5/5 — The most effective test prep app for PPL *2023-11-18* 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. ### 5/5 — Gracias *2023-09-27, version 2.70.0* Me encanta la aplicación. Ojalá sean las preguntas del examen. ### 4/5 — Sweet app, but there is TOO many updates *2023-05-12* 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. ### 5/5 — 5 Stars *2023-05-11, version 2.62.0* Incredible app with flash cards, tests, and exams along with links for vocabulary you may have forgotten within each explanation of an answer ### 5/5 — Awesome Flight Training App *2023-04-07, version 2.60.1* This is BY FAR the best flight training app I have ever used. I have tried many, but this one has blown my mind, with the ease of use as well as the meticulous explanations. Great job! ### 4/5 — One fatal flaw *2023-02-15* This app could be great but it has one fatal flaw for my use case. I use this when I’m traveling, as an additional tool in my private pilot course study. But this app constantly needs to update the database, like every few times I open it. And if it wants to that when you’re on a plane or a train in Europe where you have bad internet it becomes useless. PLEASE MAKE THE UPDATES OPTIONAL so users in a bad or no internet situation can continue to use the app and update later. **Developer response:** Course updates are generally released once a month, and are not optional because they contain changes that are critical to safety of flight. However, the app does work offline without any internet connection, and the app will not require updates when offline. ### 4/5 — Passed with an 80% *2023-02-02, version 2.58.0* I’m ok with that grade. I passed with strictly using this app for a month straight. ### 4/5 — Charts *2023-01-11* This app has been helpful thus far but I can’t seem to figure out how to draw lines on the charts during questions I’m not sure if I’m just oblivious to the feature or if it doesn’t exist but it’s hard to see how well your doing if you some of the questions you get wrong isn’t because you don’t know the answer but because the precision required can’t be completed because you physically can’t draw on the charts. Also a lock zoom button would be great because when I get the zoom correctly so that my in hand scale matches the scale given on the key once locked into the position you can no longer scroll the map and if you unlock it you risk the zoom changing and throwing off your calculations Update: I managed to pass my PAR with a 100%, would be five star if you were able to select the amount of zoom and keep it that way for more accurate measurements, or adding the protractor into the app. **Developer response:** I apologize for the difficulty you encountered working with digital charts. Unfortunately this is a limitation of using paper charts on digital devices. The app does in fact include a screen lock (the lock icon at the top right), and there are some workarounds that may help: The best alternative is to download the FAA Knowledge Testing Supplement (PDF) - If you are using an iPhone or a desktop computer, you may find it easier to use a physical plotter on a paper figure. This also helps practice the actual skill that you will need to demonstrate on the knowledge test and during your checkride. The figures used in our courses are the actual FAA figures from the FAA Knowledge Testing Supplement, which may be downloaded from our website via the Library button int he app. After downloading the supplement, print the aeronautical chart figures for use with a physical plotter. These figures should print to the same scale as the plotter, but a minor variation will still permit determining distances to a tolerance sufficient to determine the correct answer. If you prefer to use the app, rather than paper charts, the following tips will facilitate using the figures provided in the app: - Tap the figure to enlarge it to fit the entire screen. - Zoom and pan using normal iOS gestures. - Tap the lock button to prevent disturbing the figure while measuring. - It is not always necessary to measure angles. Courses can be determined with reasonable accuracy by using nearby VOR compass roses. Why we don't include a "digital plotter"? Implementing a digital plotter isn't as straightforward as it may sound. FAA figures lack any geospatial data that can be used to determine scale or orientation. This data is necessary to allow the plotter to scale whenever a figure is resized, panned, and rotated. It is also necessary to ensure compatibility across all devices and platforms that we support. Even if this technical requirement could be satisfied, the purpose of our app is to train and prepare students for the FAA knowledge test. A digital solution would need to closely resemble the skills of using a real plotter on paper, and not simply display angles and distances. Finally, there are few questions on the FAA exam that require use of a plotter, and it is possible that this type of question may be removed from the exam as digital charts become the standard. At this time, the alternative that provides the best experience and preparation for the exam is to use a physical paper figure from the offical FAA Knowledge Test Supplement. ### 5/5 — Great App, just one thing I wish could be added. *2023-01-11* I honestly love this app and I’m leaning on it heavily as I study for my written. Just one suggestion; maybe allow users to come back and review missed questions even if they close the app. I accidentally answered a text message (without closing the app) and when I came back, I could no longer review the answers I got wrong. **Developer response:** Hello. We recently added functionality to review completed exams. This is available to users who have upgraded to Premium Test Prep or Ground School. ### 5/5 — This app is awesome *2023-01-08, version 2.56.9* I can’t believe this is a free app. The amount of details on the explanations is perfect for the questions they give you. Thanks for the great app. ### 5/5 — Great app get it now!! *2022-12-11* Currently about to start my 2nd week in ground school and I am so overwhelmed with how much we have to learn. This app is amazing though!!! it has everything the blue book has in it and makes it way easier to go over all the questions and has a great explanation of why you got the answers right or wrong. I’ll update with my score once I actually take the written exam. I am using this app mostly and blue book to study and whatever my ground school goes over in class. **Developer response:** Thank you, and best wishes on the knowledge test! ### 4/5 — Won’t install on my iPad *2022-11-05, version 2.56.5* Downloads 154 MB then freezes at the install phase. I’ve uninstalled and reinstalled to the same effect. And devs response was to be snarky. Lovely. Seems to be their response to anyone with tech issues. I’ll increase the rating because it finally works. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — Requires subscription *2023-01-29, version 2.57.0* This app requires a subscription ### 1/5 — Just updated and was cut off from what I had purchased… *2021-11-28, version 2.46.0* Just updated and was cut off from what I had purchased…hen they are trying to get more-money and treating me like a new customer…is that the scam you are running? ### 1/5 — Do not bother *2021-07-05, version 2.44.0* Have spent days just trying to create a account and cannot do it. Every time I think I have done it and try to log in it does not recognize my email. Tech help is nonexistent! ### 1/5 — Errors in grading and needs many improvements. *2020-10-22, version 2.36.3* Just took a test that I scored 91.6% but realized that the app was not marking my answer choices correctly so it gave me an 80%. This means that many of my previous tests were not graded correctly. It marked questions I answered correctly as incorrect. It also doesn’t save work or allow you to refer back to previous exams. Needs so much work it’s very frustrating. ### 1/5 — Very limited *2020-09-07, version 2.36.0* This app is very limited without the ground school. And for any questions referring to sectional charts, you can not zoom in on the sectional chart. It will only show one view or “magnification”. That’s a ripoff for IPad users ### 2/5 — It’s ok. But just ok. *2025-07-28, version 3.25.0* 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. ### 2/5 — Good questions but terrible app *2022-09-01, version 2.56.3* Worked for about a week and now I can’t use it anymore. Reset password and all but still can’t login. ### 3/5 — Marginal *2026-02-22, version 3.35.0* 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 ### 3/5 — Great info just crashes too much *2023-01-10, version 2.56.9* I would give this app a 5 if it wasn’t for the fact that I am consistently being logged out and right now I’m having difficulty in logging back on to finish my almost completed course. ### 4/5 — Great app over all *2024-03-21* 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. **Developer response:** Thank you for using our app and providing feedback. You can review completed exams in My Progress by selecting the exam from the list. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Amazing Customer Service *2026-06-24, version 3.47.0* I don’t know how big this group is but I had a problem and they fixed it ASAP. Buy *all their things*. ### 5/5 — It’s good *2026-03-19, version 3.36.0* It’s good ### 5/5 — PPL prep *2025-11-20, version 3.31.0* Very thorough course gives good foundation. Great graphics. Easy to follow. ### 5/5 — Must have before the test *2025-10-07, version 3.31.0* This app helped me so much at getting ready for the PPL written test. A MUST!! Super clever design. ### 5/5 — Helped me pass the FAA exam *2025-09-21, version 3.31.0* After going through this class I sat the private pilot FAA exam and got a 98%. Highly recommended online class. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2025-08-16* 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. **Developer response:** 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. ### 5/5 — Clutch *2025-02-05* 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 **Developer response:** 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. ### 5/5 — Gggfly *2024-12-17, version 3.3.1* Excellent! ### 5/5 — Written test *2024-09-04* 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! **Developer response:** 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! ### 5/5 — Brilliant App *2024-04-04* 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. **Developer response:** 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! 🚀✈️ --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-23.*