# Prepware Remote Pilot UAS vs Sporty's Pilot Training

The clearest difference is price: Sporty's Pilot Training at Free against Prepware Remote Pilot UAS's $4.99. Sporty's Pilot Training also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months). Prepware Remote Pilot UAS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and chart position (#23 vs #78). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sporty's Pilot Training is free to download; Prepware Remote Pilot UAS costs $4.99 up front. Sporty's Pilot Training sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sporty's Pilot Training holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporty's Pilot Training has 11K ratings behind it against 102, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Prepware Remote Pilot UAS's written reviews are positive against 70% of Sporty's Pilot Training's.

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS ships an update every 4 months, Sporty's Pilot Training weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prepware Remote Pilot UAS | Sporty's Pilot Training |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-remote-pilot-uas/id1135991142/reviews) | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 102 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.2% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#23** | #78 |
| Size | 19 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379) | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) |

## What reviewers say

### Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

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

**Currently charting:** #23 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


### Sporty's Pilot Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528)

**Currently charting:** #78 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a comprehensive library of aviation training courses, including FAA test preparation and interactive guides. Start with free access to handbooks, practice tests, and HD videos, with options to purchase in-depth courses for pilot certificates and ratings.

**Highlights:** Interactive FAA handbooks, FAR/AIM access, FAA practice tests, HD/4K training videos, Learn to Fly course, Instrument Rating course, Flight maneuvers guide

**Features:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Pilot Test Prep | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flying With ForeFlight | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pilot's Guide to Airspace | $39.99 | one-time |
| VFR Communications | $49.99 | one-time |
| Real World Flight Review | $99.00 | one-time |
| Garmin G1000 Checkout | $99.99 | one-time |
| Multiengine Training Course | $129.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Rating Course | $299.00 | one-time |
| Sporty's Learn To Fly Course | $299.00 | one-time |
| Commercial Pilot Course | $299.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly recommended and worth recommending
- 🚀 Awesome training
- 👍 Excellent quality
- 👍 Great preparation for exams and flying
- 👍 Passed written exams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Desktop site is much better
- 👎 Not sure why all the good reviews
- 🐛 Buggy Chromecast
- 🐛 Lost ability to cast
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes
- Incompatible with older devices
- Login screen freezes
- Video downloads reset to zero when switching apps

**Requested features**

- Show progress/completion status of each video
- Sync video progress across all devices
- Ability to Airplay directly without third-party app
- Continuous play mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prepware Remote Pilot UAS free?

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

### Is Sporty's Pilot Training free?

Sporty's Pilot Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or Sporty's Pilot Training?

Sporty's Pilot Training is rated higher. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Sporty's Pilot Training averages 4.9 from 11K ratings.

### Do Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or Sporty's Pilot Training have ads?

Neither Prepware Remote Pilot UAS nor Sporty's Pilot Training shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or Sporty's Pilot Training?

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS ships an update every 4 months, and Sporty's Pilot Training weekly. Most recently, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS was updated on November 8, 2026 and Sporty's Pilot Training on November 9, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or Sporty's Pilot Training?

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS currently peaks at #23 in the App Store charts, and Sporty's Pilot Training at #78. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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