Comparison

Compass Test Training vs 737 Handbook

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

737 Handbook

An interactive technical guide for pilots, offering quick reference for sim or interview preparation. Features interactive schematics, photos, videos, and a flight deck mock-up. Content is organized for flexible learning, from essential information to in-depth system exploration.

Highlights
  • Interactive schematics
  • Videos of malfunctions and systems
  • FMC simulator with CPDLC/ACARS
  • 737 Flight Deck Mock-up
  • Photo galleries
  • Offline content access
Features
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The 737 Handbook is an interactive technical guide for pilots which provides a quick reference for sim or interview preparation from initial type rating to command upgrade. The app features interactive schematics, photos and videos with unique content. The information is sorted in different levels from most essential information on the page to in-depth information in pop-up windows. This enables you to choose the way you want to learn. Should you require quick reference you can go through the main text in the chapter. Should you, however, wish to explore the systems more in-depth you can do so by opening different pop-up windows, text and playing around with fully interactive schematics. Try it out yourself! Main features: * 226 pages divided into 18 chapters * Over 20 videos of different engine malfunctions and various systems operation * FMC simulator with CPDLC and ACARS * Fully Interactive schematics including Electrical, Fuel, Air Systems and many more * 737 Flight Deck Mock-up * Photo galleries * News section with technical blog posts * All of the content is available offline when online the app checks for content updates Note: The 737 Handbook comes with one chapter and one interactive schematic for free. The rest of the content is available as one time in-app purchase. ——————————————————————————— Terms & Conditions In-App Purchases * The 737 Handbook application offers an “in-app” purchase option which will unlock features listed on the “Unlock Premium Access” page * The “in-app” purchase is valid only on the ecosystem where the “in-app” purchase was made (no cross-platform support) * The “in-app” purchase will unlock premium access on all devices within the ecosystem, provided that the devices are signed in under the same ID * All amounts are payable and charged: * (i) for career pass (lifetime subscription) at the time you place your order * (ii) for type rating pass (6 monthly subscription), at the beginning of the subscription and, because each such subscription renews automatically for an additional period equal in length to the expiring subscription term until you cancel it, at the time of each renewal until you cancel. * You must cancel your subscription before it renews to avoid the billing of the fees for the next subscription period * Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current subscription period. * Your account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. Automatic renewals will cost the same price you were originally charged for the subscription * You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. * You can cancel the renewal of your subscription with the App Store * You will not receive a refund for the fees you already paid for your current subscription period, and you will continue to use premium access until the end of your current subscription period * App Store subscriptions can be managed from a mobile device or computer that is signed in using the same Apple ID as the initial purchase. The 737 Publishing s.r.o. cannot manage App Store subscriptions. * By purchasing the “premium access” you accept these terms & conditions Full Terms and Conditions: https://737-handbook.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Terms+and+Conditions.pdf Privacy Policy: https://737-handbook.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/Privacy+Policy.pdf

Screenshots

Compass Test Training4 screens
737 Handbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 737 Handbook at 87% against Compass Test Training's 0%. 737 Handbook also leads on price (Free vs $8.99) and rating (4.8 vs 1.0). Compass Test Training's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 16.4). On 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

737 Handbook is free to download; Compass Test Training costs $8.99 up front. 737 Handbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $16.99 per 6 months. Compass Test Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

737 Handbook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 737 Handbook has 246 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Compass Test Training's written reviews are positive against 87% of 737 Handbook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Compass Test Training ships an update every 2 months, 737 Handbook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Compass Test Training versus 737 Handbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCompass Test Training737 Handbook
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (246 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews87.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1246 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVimana GmbH737 PUBLISHING S.R.O.

Customer experience

Compass Test Training

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

737 Handbook

All ratings246 ratings
Positive97.2%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive87.4%
Neutral3.4%
Negative9.2%

Bugs and requests

Compass Test Training

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

737 Handbook

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • App doesn't work offline
  • Stuck at loading percentages (e.g., 56%, 57%)
  • Premium content not available after purchase
  • App fails to start after updates
  • App not working on iOS 12.5.5
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  • App crashes often
  • Interactive components are very sensitive to touch

Requested features

6 requests
  • Make app available offline
  • Improve interactive component intuitiveness
  • Develop app for other aircraft models (e.g., 777)
  • Add feature to highlight words and make in-app notes
  • Consider sales/discounts on the app
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  • Develop an app for maintenance engineers

In-app purchases

None

Compass Test Training

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

737 Handbook

Subscriptions1
  • Type Rating Pass (6-monthly)$16.996 Months
One-time1
  • Career Pass (Lifetime)$54.99

Questions

Is Compass Test Training free?
Compass Test Training costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 737 Handbook free?
737 Handbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Compass Test Training or 737 Handbook?
737 Handbook is rated higher. Compass Test Training averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 737 Handbook averages 4.8 from 246 ratings.
Do Compass Test Training or 737 Handbook have ads?
Neither Compass Test Training nor 737 Handbook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Compass Test Training or 737 Handbook?
Compass Test Training ships an update every 2 months, and 737 Handbook every 3 weeks. Most recently, Compass Test Training was updated on October 8, 2026 and 737 Handbook on October 16, 2026.

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