# MERMOZ Course vs Fly Up Pilot

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Fly Up Pilot at 100% against MERMOZ Course's 44%. Fly Up Pilot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 8 months). MERMOZ Course's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MERMOZ Course sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Fly Up Pilot sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MERMOZ Course ships an update every 8 months, Fly Up Pilot weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MERMOZ Course | Fly Up Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 113 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Institut MERMOZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1040144718) | [Fly Up](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856562311) |

## What reviewers say

### MERMOZ Course

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mermoz-course/id1040144719)

This app provides comprehensive aviation theoretical course manuals for pilot training, adhering to EASA standards. It features content in both French and English, enhanced with videos, photos, and audio.

**Highlights:** EASA standards compliance, French and English content, Multimedia enhancements (video, audio, photos), Constant updates, Pilot training programs, Cabin crew training materials

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 090_Communications (eng) | $34.99 | one-time |
| Drones Manuel télépilote | $49.99 | one-time |
| 033 - Flight P. and monitoring | $59.99 | one-time |
| 070 - Operational Procedures | $59.99 | one-time |
| 070_Operational Procedures | $59.99 | one-time |
| 062_Radio Navigation | $59.99 | one-time |
| 081_Principles of Flight | $79.99 | one-time |
| Basic Instrument Rating - M1 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Basic Instrument Rating - M2 | $79.99 | one-time |
| Basic Instrument Rating - M3 | $99.99 | one-time |


### Fly Up Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fly-up-pilot/id6755821238)

Prepare for aviation theoretical exams and interviews with an extensive question bank covering ATPL, aircraft types, and specialized flight operations. Includes psychometric tests and regular content updates for continuous learning.

**Highlights:** ATPL EASA question banks, French ATPL (DGAC) question banks, Aircraft-specific question banks (Airbus, Boeing), ETOPS and oceanic airspace preparation, Psychometric test training, Offline access, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| One Month Plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Three Months Plan | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Six Months Plan | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| OneYear Subscription | $89.99 | per year |
| Books Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Airbus Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Boeing Lifetime | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MERMOZ Course free?

MERMOZ Course is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Fly Up Pilot free?

Fly Up Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MERMOZ Course or Fly Up Pilot have ads?

MERMOZ Course shows ads; Fly Up Pilot does not.

### Which is updated more often, MERMOZ Course or Fly Up Pilot?

MERMOZ Course ships an update every 8 months, and Fly Up Pilot weekly. Most recently, MERMOZ Course was updated on September 17, 2026 and Fly Up Pilot on October 8, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*