Comparison

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS vs Azimuth Prep

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

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About

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

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
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Comprehensive preparation, study and test tool for the Remote Pilot Initial (Unmanned Aircraft General - Small) FAA Knowledge Exam. Questions, answers and explanations included, for you to study with a true-to-form practice test. Operating a drone for non-hobby operations requires a Remote Pilot Certificate. Applicants must successfully complete the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Knowledge Exam to earn the Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rating. This app is the key to test success. Rely on the time-tested and dependable ASA Prepware apps to prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam. Test material is expertly organized into chapters based on subject matter and includes instructional text and illustrations, multiple-choice questions, answer stems, correct answers, explanations (for correct and incorrect answers), and references for further study. This topical study promotes understanding and aids recall to provide an efficient study guide. Subjects covered include Regulations, National Airspace System, Weather, Loading and Performance, and Operations. This app will be particularly helpful for drone operators interested in earning a Remote Pilot certificate, Remote Pilot Aircraft (RPA) applicants, Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) training programs preparing applicants for FAA Knowledge exams, self-study applicants interested in learning more about commercial unmanned aircraft operations, and existing (manned aircraft) pilots interested in learning more about drone and unmanned aircraft operations who are sharing the National Airspace System. ASA’s Prepware Remote Pilot app is the best resource for successful test-taking and safe small UAS operations.

About

Azimuth Prep

This app provides comprehensive study tools for land surveyors preparing for licensing exams. It offers over 1,000 practice questions with detailed explanations, multiple study modes, and spaced-repetition flashcards. An audio study mode allows for hands-free learning in the field.

Highlights
  • 1,000+ practice questions
  • Detailed explanations with references
  • Multiple study modes (Quick 10, Topic Study, Timed Exams)
  • Spaced-repetition flashcards (SM-2 algorithm)
  • Hands-free audio study mode
  • Progress tracking by knowledge area
  • Subscription covers all exams
Features
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Azimuth Prep is the study app built for land surveyors preparing for NCEES and state licensing exams. Whether you're taking the Fundamentals of Surveying (FS), Principles and Practice of Surveying (PS), or a state-specific exam, Azimuth Prep gives you the tools to pass. PRACTICE QUESTIONS Over 1,000 practice questions across the FS and PS exams, with more added regularly. Every question includes a detailed explanation with references to source material. Questions are written in the language surveyors actually use — not generic test-bank filler. MULTIPLE STUDY MODES Quick 10: answer 10 random questions in a few minutes Topic Study: focus on a specific knowledge area or subtopic Timed Practice Exams: simulate the real exam with weighted question distribution and a countdown clock Missed Questions: drill the ones you got wrong Weakest Subject: the app identifies your lowest-scoring knowledge area and targets it SPACED-REPETITION FLASHCARDS Flashcards powered by the SM-2 algorithm — the same system behind Anki. Cards you struggle with appear more often. Cards you know well fade into longer intervals. Study smarter, not harder. AUDIO STUDY MODE Listen to flashcards read aloud with text-to-speech. Start auto-play, lock your phone, and study hands-free while you work in the field. Adjustable playback speed from 0.5x to 3x. TRACK YOUR PROGRESS See your accuracy by knowledge area and over time Compare your last 7, 30, or 90 days against the prior period Review every question you've answered, flagged, or skipped Know exactly where you're strong and where you need work MULTIPLE EXAMS, ONE SUBSCRIPTION Download any exam from the in-app catalog. Your subscription covers all available exams — FS, PS, and every state-specific exam we release. No per-exam fees. BUILT FOR SURVEYORS Azimuth Prep was built by a land surveyor who understands the licensing process. The questions, explanations, and study tools reflect real exam content and field practice — not AI-generated filler from a company that covers 100 different professions. FREE FOR STUDENTS College students with a .edu email get free access to the FS and PS exams for one year. High school students in surveying programs can get access through their instructor. Download Azimuth Prep and start studying today. Terms of Use: https://azimuthprep.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://azimuthprep.com/privacy

Screenshots

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS4 screens
Azimuth Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Azimuth Prep at Free against Prepware Remote Pilot UAS's $4.99. Azimuth Prep also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Prepware Remote Pilot UAS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (102 vs 3). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Azimuth Prep is free to download; Prepware Remote Pilot UAS costs $4.99 up front. Azimuth Prep sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per month. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Azimuth Prep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prepware Remote Pilot UAS has 102 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Prepware Remote Pilot UAS versus Azimuth Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrepware Remote Pilot UASAzimuth Prep
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (102 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#16 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAAzimuth Education LLC

Customer experience

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

All ratings102 ratings
Positive76.5%
Neutral8.8%
Negative14.7%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive65.6%
Neutral17.2%
Negative17.2%

Azimuth Prep

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • 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
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  • No legends for maps
  • Map figures not matched with correct maps in questions
  • Questions need to be updated
  • App not up to date for 2021
  • Review Missed feature needed
  • If you miss a question, then select the right one, it counts it as a correct answer
  • Needs to be updated for new regulations
  • Needs to be a little closer to sUAS operations as opposed to fixed wing
  • Some sections have limited study questions, while another has none at all
  • Words to the question and answers have turned the color of the grey background
  • Cannot save a record of recent or prior exams
  • Accidentally closing app loses progress and ability to review incorrect answers
  • Questions need to be updated
  • Mix of test questions needs to be much heavier on sectional chart knowledge
  • Many questions on real test never came up in app
  • There are questions with no correct answers
  • Answer provided is for manned aircraft, not sUAS
  • The real test was a breeze compared to app tests
  • The Blue Angels question answer may be wrong
  • Manned aircraft questions mixed in with sUAS
  • No way to see how you did on previous exams
  • Explanations are not very good, often just a simple sentence restating the question
  • No way to help you learn the material
  • Mix up the order of possible answers
  • Too many manned aircraft questions
  • Answer and explanation are different

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add legends to figures
  • Allow practice on fewer questions
  • Include flashcards or study materials
  • Add a 'Review Missed' feature
  • Update questions for current regulations
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  • Improve explanations for missed answers
  • Fix grading errors in questions
  • Allow saving of test results and scores
  • Ensure questions are relevant to sUAS operations
  • Provide more sectional chart questions
  • Fix display issues with question text color

Azimuth Prep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Azimuth Prep

Subscriptions3
  • Azimuth Prep Monthly$34.991 Month
  • Azimuth Prep 3-Month$84.993 Months
  • Azimuth Prep Annual$319.991 Year

Questions

Is Prepware Remote Pilot UAS free?
Prepware Remote Pilot UAS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Azimuth Prep free?
Azimuth Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or Azimuth Prep?
Azimuth Prep is rated higher. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS averages 4.2 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Azimuth Prep averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or Azimuth Prep have ads?
Neither Prepware Remote Pilot UAS nor Azimuth Prep shows ads.

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