Comparison

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS vs VECTOR

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

Head to head
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

VECTOR

Features
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Pass the FAA Part 107 exam with confidence. VECTOR turns the Remote Pilot knowledge test into a clear, guided study path, so you walk into test day ready to pass. WHY PILOTS CHOOSE VECTOR - AI tutor that explains every answer in plain English and answers your Part 107 questions instantly - Realistic full-length mock exams that match the real FAA test format, timing, and scoring - Smart adaptive practice that targets your weak areas so you study less and remember more - Works fully offline, so you can study on a plane, in the field, or anywhere with no signal - Built for iPhone and iPad with a fast, distraction-free interface EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO PASS - Hundreds of exam-style questions across every FAA knowledge area - Operations, regulations, airspace, weather, and loading and performance - Real FAA sectional charts, airport diagrams, and weather figures with guided drills - METAR, TAF, and PIREP weather decoders that make aviation weather simple - Flashcards, a searchable reference library, and a complete glossary of terms - A full test-day guide so there are no surprises at the testing center TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - A readiness score that tells you when you are ready to pass - Detailed analytics and heatmaps that show exactly what to review - Streaks, daily goals, and reminders that keep you studying every day - Review every missed question with a clear explanation of why WHO IT IS FOR - First-time pilots earning the Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate - Photographers, real estate pros, inspectors, surveyors, and commercial drone operators - Certified pilots preparing for recurrent training Unlock the AI tutor, the full question bank, unlimited mock exams, and chart drills. Choose monthly, annual, or a one-time lifetime purchase. There is no free trial and no hidden fees. Start studying free today and take the fastest path to your Part 107 certificate. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS4 screens
VECTOR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prepware Remote Pilot UAS at none against VECTOR's 3. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS also leads on chart position (#9 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). VECTOR's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, 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

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS costs $4.99 and VECTOR $4.99 up front. VECTOR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Prepware Remote Pilot UAS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS ships an update every 4 months, VECTOR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Prepware Remote Pilot UAS versus VECTOR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrepware Remote Pilot UASVECTOR
Price$4.99$4.99
Rating4.2 (102 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings102 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#9 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAAneesh Pradeep

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

VECTOR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Prepware Remote Pilot UAS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

VECTOR

Subscriptions2
  • VECTOR Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • VECTOR Pro Annual$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • VECTOR Pro Annual$79.99

Questions

Is Prepware Remote Pilot UAS free?
Prepware Remote Pilot UAS costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is VECTOR free?
VECTOR costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or VECTOR have ads?
Neither Prepware Remote Pilot UAS nor VECTOR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS or VECTOR?
Prepware Remote Pilot UAS ships an update every 4 months, and VECTOR every 3 weeks. Most recently, Prepware Remote Pilot UAS was updated on October 20, 2026 and VECTOR on October 7, 2026.

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