Comparison

Compass Test Training vs Fasttrack ATPL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Compass Test Training

Prepare for the Emirates Airlines pilot assessment with practice tests for multitasking, reaction, spatial awareness, and short-term memory. The app offers detailed descriptions, adjustable difficulty, and performance feedback.

Highlights
  • Practice 4 key Compass Test modules
  • Detailed test descriptions
  • Adjustable difficulty levels
  • Practice specific task parts
  • Detailed performance feedback
  • Simulates real assessment tasks
Features
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Compass Test Training for Emirates Airlines (EK). This app provides an effective training to practice the 4 relevant tests of the Compass Test program, which is part of the Emirates Airlines pilot assessment: - Multitasking - Reaction - Spatial Awareness - Short Term Memory Each test module in this app contains a detailed test description. Before you start your training, there are various options to preset the difficulty level or practice specific part of the complete task. After each test run, you will receive a detailed feedback based on your performance shown. Note: these tests are not the real Compass Test but displaying quite close, what you can expect during the real test at the Emirates Airlines pilot Assessment. No guarantee is given, that you will pass the test, when using this app, neither that the airline changes any of the contents. Any comments to improve this app are highly appreciated via info@vimana.eu Good luck with the training and the assessment!

About

Fasttrack ATPL

Prepare for pilot theory exams with a comprehensive question bank covering EASA, Middle East, and Chinese ATPL syllabi. Includes specialized modules for specific airlines and aircraft typeratings.

Highlights
  • EASA ATPL theory exam preparation
  • Middle East (GCAA) and Chinese (CAAC) ATPL question banks
  • Aircraft typerating preparation (Boeing, Airbus, Embraer)
  • Airline-specific ATPL assessment questions (Wizz Air, Qatar Airways)
  • Detailed explanations for General Navigation questions
  • Refresher questionnaires for airlines
Features
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Starting with the basic preparation for the ATPL theory exam our app provides ready entries also with a vast database for the Middle East with its Air Law and Operational Procedures test (GCAA for Emirates, Etihad or flydubai), for the Chinese ATPL test (CAAC) and last but not least ATPL refresher questionnaires for Wizzair or Qatar Airways. Fasttrack ATPL - your typerating expert when it comes to Boeing (B737, B777), Airbus (A320, A330), Embraer 135/145 and Dash DHC-8. ------------------------------------------------------ Each of the following packages can be subscribed in-app: 1. EASA ATPL Package (former JAA) ATPL Fasttrack is an unique app which offers you an efficient way to prepare for your ATPL exam according to EASA (former JAA). The following subjects are available to be downloaded as combined packages. Moreover the subject General Navigation provides you with a detailed explanation of the solution for each question. - Air Law - Airframe/ Systems/ Powerplant - Instruments/ Electronics - Mass and Balance - Performance - Flight Planing and Monitoring - Human Performance and Limitations - Meteorology - General Navigation - Radio Navigation - Operational Procedures - Principles Flight - IFR Communications - VFR Communications (german) 2. Air Law and Operational Procedures Middle East (e.g. UAE GCAA) In addition to that we provide especially applicants from the Middle East Region with an up to date question bank for the subject “Air Law and Operational Procedures“, for example for the UAE GCAA exam. 3. CAAC Chinese ATPL (NEW) All in one English questionbank for your ultimate preparation for the Chinese CAAC ATPL exam. If you are planing to go for the Chinese ATPL license this app will be of great help to you! It covers all relevant chapters like Meteorology, Aerodynamics, Navigation, not to forget the tricky Civil Aviation Law, Public Air Transport, ICAO Convention and Annex and many more. An app which offers you an efficient and quick way to your success! 4. NEW: Type rating question banks FASTTRACK ATPL and Aviation Insider have forged an exciting new partnership aiming at bringing ATPL students the next step of from their training with type rating question banks. We provide question banks for Boeing (B737, B777), Airbus (A320, A330), Embraer 135/145 and Dash DHC-8. 5. NEW: Find here the best preparation for your WIZZ Air ATPL exam. Fasttrack ATPL question bank for WIZZ Air includes 500 carefully selected ATPL questions from all ATPL chapters as well as additional 30 WIZZ Air specific questions for an easy assessment. 6. NEW: Find here an exclusive selection of specific ATPL questions asked by Qatar Airways during the assessment. Be well prepared and excel your Qatar Airways assessment with our question bank. 7. NEW: Check out Fasttrack ATPL "The 500 Need to Know Assessment ATPL Questions" with an exclusive selection of the 500 most asked assessment ATPL questions of airlines. Be your best and get above average results. ------------------------------------------------------ Additionally the program provides you with the following substantial features: - Constantly updated question bank - Subtopic filters - Easy to use interface - Study and Exam Mode - Statistical Analysis - Function to mark and unmark questions - Officially used attachments With this application we hope that we can provide you with an opportunity to easily pass your exams as we did a couple of years ago. The general idea for this program arose when we were struggling with the provided outdated learning material ourselves. At that time we were desperately looking for a guidance to solve the questions in a comprehensible manner. Thus we see our project as a support for future generation of pilots. Consequently you are more than welcome to give us feedback any time.

Screenshots

Compass Test Training4 screens
Fasttrack ATPL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fasttrack ATPL at 50% against Compass Test Training's 0%. Fasttrack ATPL also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (3.0 vs 1.0). Compass Test Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Fasttrack ATPL is free to download; Compass Test Training costs $8.99 up front. Fasttrack ATPL sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Compass Test Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fasttrack ATPL holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Compass Test Training's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fasttrack ATPL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Compass Test Training versus Fasttrack ATPL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Test TrainingFasttrack ATPL
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB29 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperVimana GmbHLogikwerk GmbH

Customer experience

Compass Test Training

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Fasttrack ATPL

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Compass Test Training

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Fasttrack ATPL

One-time11
  • 15 Weeks of FULL ATPL Package$17.99
  • 9 Weeks Qatar Airways ATPL$22.99
  • 9 Weeks Wizz Air ATPL$22.99
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  • 500 Need to Know Assessment Q.$22.99
  • B747 Type Rating Question Bank$24.99
  • A320 Type Rating Question Bank$26.99
  • 12 Weeks of Chinese CAAC ATPL$35.99
  • 5 Weeks GCAA Subscription$44.99
  • 7 Weeks GCAA Subscription$54.99
  • 7 Weeks GCAA + 777 Type Rating$74.99
  • 9 Weeks GCAA Subscription$79.99

Questions

Is Compass Test Training free?
Compass Test Training costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fasttrack ATPL free?
Fasttrack ATPL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass Test Training or Fasttrack ATPL?
Fasttrack ATPL is rated higher. Compass Test Training averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Fasttrack ATPL averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Compass Test Training or Fasttrack ATPL have ads?
Neither Compass Test Training nor Fasttrack ATPL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass Test Training or Fasttrack ATPL?
Compass Test Training ships an update every 2 months, and Fasttrack ATPL every 2 months. Most recently, Compass Test Training was updated on October 8, 2026 and Fasttrack ATPL on October 24, 2026.

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