# Remote Pilot Study Buddy vs PlaneEnglish

The clearest difference is price: PlaneEnglish at Free against Remote Pilot Study Buddy's $19.99. PlaneEnglish also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (326 vs 12). Remote Pilot Study Buddy's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PlaneEnglish is free to download; Remote Pilot Study Buddy costs $19.99 up front. PlaneEnglish sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Remote Pilot Study Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Remote Pilot Study Buddy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaneEnglish has 326 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Remote Pilot Study Buddy's written reviews are positive against 63% of PlaneEnglish's.

Remote Pilot Study Buddy ships an update every 4 months, PlaneEnglish every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Pilot Study Buddy | PlaneEnglish |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot-study-buddy/id1183997965/reviews)** | [4.1 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planeenglish-arsim/id1461037185/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **326** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 62 MB | 381 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [PlaneEnglish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461037184) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Pilot Study Buddy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot-study-buddy/id1183997965)

Prepare for your FAA Remote Pilot Certificate exam with comprehensive study materials and practice tests. Master drone regulations and knowledge areas through various study modes, including flashcards and simulated exams. Track your progress and review detailed explanations to ensure readiness for the official test.

**Highlights:** Study questions by topic, Review question flashcards, Take practice tests, Progress reports, Included study resources

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### PlaneEnglish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planeenglish-arsim/id1461037185)

Master aviation radio communication with an AI-powered simulator. Practice procedures, phraseology, and gain confidence talking to air traffic control through realistic scenarios and instant feedback. Earn FAA WINGS Credits while learning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered air traffic controllers, Voice recognition and speech analysis, Realistic training scenarios, Step-by-step phraseology lessons, Airport, pattern, and hold training, FAA WINGS Credits, VFR and IFR flight training

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VFR Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| IFR Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| VFR+IFR Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| VFR 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| IFR 6 Months | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| VFR Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| VFR+IFR 6 Months | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| IFR Annual | $79.99 | per year |
| VFR+IFR Annual | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice for radio communications
- 👍 Helpful for non-native English speakers
- 👍 Organized learning process
- 👍 Customizable with user's callsign and airport
- 👍 Covers VFR and IFR scenarios

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues - often misses or misinterprets words
- 🐛 App crashes and loading issues
- 🔒 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔒 Expensive for some users
- 🔒 Limited free content, most features require paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on startup
- Voice recognition not working properly
- Progress not saving between sessions
- Incorrect callsign/aircraft type displayed in scenarios

**Requested features**

- More realistic ATC communication scenarios
- Better feedback on pronunciation and pacing
- Ability to add custom airports and scenarios
- Offline mode for practicing without internet
- Integration with flight simulators


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Pilot Study Buddy free?

Remote Pilot Study Buddy costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PlaneEnglish free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Remote Pilot Study Buddy or PlaneEnglish?

Remote Pilot Study Buddy is rated higher. Remote Pilot Study Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PlaneEnglish averages 4.1 from 326 ratings.

### Do Remote Pilot Study Buddy or PlaneEnglish have ads?

Neither Remote Pilot Study Buddy nor PlaneEnglish shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Pilot Study Buddy or PlaneEnglish?

Remote Pilot Study Buddy ships an update every 4 months, and PlaneEnglish every 5 weeks. Most recently, Remote Pilot Study Buddy was updated on October 24, 2026 and PlaneEnglish on October 26, 2026.

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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.*