# Remote Pilot Study Buddy vs Part 107

Remote Pilot Study Buddy and Part 107 both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Remote Pilot Study Buddy's written reviews are positive against 26% of Part 107's. Remote Pilot Study Buddy also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Part 107's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99) and ratings volume (1K vs 12). On rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Part 107 is free to download; Remote Pilot Study Buddy costs $19.99 up front. Part 107 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Remote Pilot Study Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Remote Pilot Study Buddy against 4.6 for Part 107. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Part 107 has 1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Remote Pilot Study Buddy's written reviews are positive against 26% of Part 107's.

Remote Pilot Study Buddy ships an update every 4 months, Part 107 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Remote Pilot Study Buddy | Part 107 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remote-pilot-study-buddy/id1183997965/reviews) | **[4.6 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/part-107-faa-practice-test/id6463893807/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.9% of reviews** | 25.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 62 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [Aleksandr Alekseev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1227414052) |

## What reviewers say

### Remote Pilot Study Buddy

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

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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


### Part 107

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/part-107-faa-practice-test/id6463893807)

Prepare for the FAA's Part 107 exam with realistic practice tests and interactive study modes. Track your progress, review detailed explanations, and build confidence for commercial drone operation.

**Highlights:** Practice tests covering all topics, Interactive study modes, Realistic sample questions, Progress tracking, Detailed explanations, Personalized study plan

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Week | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Week | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Week | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Week | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Year | $14.99 | per year |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Year | $19.99 | per year |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Part 107 & FAA Exam - Year | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for 107 preparation
- 👍 Passed the test first try

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Repeats the same questions
- 🐛 Broken and buggy
- 💸 Expensive with ads
- 🤔 Questions not representative of the actual test

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated questions on practice exams
- Inability to zoom in on maps and charts
- Ads not removed after purchasing premium

**Requested features**

- Provide study material, not just questions
- Improve question quality and variety
- Fix the practice test functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Remote Pilot Study Buddy free?

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

### Is Part 107 free?

Part 107 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Remote Pilot Study Buddy or Part 107?

Part 107 is rated higher. Remote Pilot Study Buddy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Part 107 averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.

### Do Remote Pilot Study Buddy or Part 107 have ads?

Part 107 shows ads; Remote Pilot Study Buddy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Remote Pilot Study Buddy or Part 107?

Remote Pilot Study Buddy ships an update every 4 months, and Part 107 every 5 weeks. Most recently, Remote Pilot Study Buddy was updated on October 20, 2026 and Part 107 on October 20, 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.*