# Remote Pilot Test Prep vs Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

The clearest difference is price: Prepware Remote Pilot UAS at $4.99 against Remote Pilot Test Prep's $49.99. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#17 vs unranked). Remote Pilot Test Prep's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Remote Pilot Test Prep costs $49.99 and Prepware Remote Pilot UAS $4.99 up front. Remote Pilot Test Prep sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Pilot Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Pilot Test Prep has 793 ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Remote Pilot Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 66% of Prepware Remote Pilot UAS's.

Remote Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Pilot Test Prep | Prepware Remote Pilot UAS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $49.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (793 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot-test-prep-107/id1126603111/reviews)** | [4.2 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-remote-pilot-uas/id1135991142/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **793** | 102 |
| Positive reviews | **88.3% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#17** |
| Size | 116 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Pilot Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot-test-prep-107/id1126603111)

Prepare for the FAA drone pilot exam with over 500 practice questions, including actual FAA questions and new topics like night operations and Remote ID. Customize study sessions, take simulated timed exams, and track your progress with detailed reports. Access via web is also included.

**Highlights:** Over 500 practice questions, Includes actual FAA questions, Covers new regulations (night ops, Remote ID), Customizable study sessions, Simulated timed exams, Progress tracking and reports, Explanations for all answers

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drone Ground School Trial | Free | one-time |
| Drone Ground School Course | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent study tool
- 👍 Comprehensive and well-organized content
- 🚀 Helped users pass the exam on the first try
- 💡 Detailed explanations for questions
- 👍 Useful for both initial and recurrent certification

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Some questions not covered in the app
- 💰 Additional purchase required for full content

**Reported bugs**

- Maps not expanding properly
- Login and account creation issues

**Requested features**

- Recurrent question bank
- Optimization for different screen sizes


### Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-remote-pilot-uas/id1135991142)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for the FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Exam with this comprehensive study and test tool. It offers practice tests, detailed explanations, and covers all essential subjects for drone operation certification. Ideal for aspiring commercial drone pilots and existing aviation professionals.

**Highlights:** Practice tests with questions, answers, and explanations, Topical study by subject matter, Instructional text and illustrations, Covers Regulations, Airspace, Weather, Loading, and Operations, References for further study

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Passed exam with app
- 💰 Affordable price
- 📚 Good practice questions
- 💡 Explanations provided
- 📱 Convenient mobile study

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inaccurate/outdated questions
- 🐛 Questions not on actual exam
- 🐛 Missing legends for charts
- 🐛 Incorrectly graded questions
- 🐛 Lacks study materials

**Reported bugs**

- Question #1141 has incorrect answer/explanation
- Questions are impossible to grade correctly
- App shows remote pilot questions mixed with actual pilot exam questions
- Suddenly showing TSA and runway sign questions
- Legends are not included in figures

**Requested features**

- Add legends to figures
- Allow practice on fewer questions
- Include flashcards or study materials
- Add a 'Review Missed' feature
- Update questions for current regulations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Pilot Test Prep free?

Remote Pilot Test Prep costs $49.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Prepware Remote Pilot UAS free?

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Pilot Test Prep or Prepware Remote Pilot UAS?

Remote Pilot Test Prep is rated higher. Remote Pilot Test Prep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 793 ratings, while Prepware Remote Pilot UAS averages 4.2 from 102 ratings.

### Do Remote Pilot Test Prep or Prepware Remote Pilot UAS have ads?

Neither Remote Pilot Test Prep nor Prepware Remote Pilot UAS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Pilot Test Prep or Prepware Remote Pilot UAS?

Remote Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, and Prepware Remote Pilot UAS every 4 months. Most recently, Remote Pilot Test Prep was updated on September 22, 2026 and Prepware Remote Pilot UAS on September 25, 2026.

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