Comparison

Aviation Theory vs AvMath

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

Head to head
About

Aviation Theory

This app provides high-quality aviation training manuals and reference materials for pilots of all license levels. Developed by an Australian family business with over 25 years of experience, its content is CASA compliant and aligns with ICAO requirements.

Highlights
  • Pilot training manuals
  • Reference media
  • All license levels
  • CASA compliant
  • ICAO aligned
  • Australian developed
Features
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Aviation Theory Centre (ATC) is a Australian family owned business, that was developed to provide the aviation industry the highest quality training manuals and reference media for pilots โ€“ for all license levels and ratings. The company has been in existence for more than twenty-five years, originating in Melbourne and relocating to Brisbane in 2009. Aviation Theory Centre researches, authors, illustrates, and edits all of its own material. Aviation Theory Centre has established a network of consultants who advise, critique and edit the drafts. OUR MANUALS ARE CASA COMPLIANT The Australian series of manuals complies with the CASA syllabus which in turn, is aligned with ICAO requirements. Aviation Theory Centre has also prepared books for publication in the US and UK through partner companies, ASA and Pooleys, respectively.

About

AvMath

Features
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AvMath is a mental math education and training tool for pilots to improve their mental math skills. Whether you are a student, private or commercial pilot you will learn rules of thumb and methods for quick calculations of speeds, distance, altitudes and time, then challenge yourself to train and improve applying these in realistic aviation scenarios. Every answer is explained in detail while you track your improvement with records and achievements and challenge yourself with increasing levels of difficulty. Learn common Rules of Thumb - Crosswind Component - One in Sixty - Density Altitude (inHg and hpa) - True Airspeed - Vertical Navigation - Drift Angle Apply in Real Aviation Scenarios - Crosswind - One in Sixty navigation - Enroute Wind - Fuel Planning - Vertical Navigation - True Airspeed - Density Altitude - Descent Planning - Quick Calculations - Trip Planning

Screenshots

Aviation Theory3 screens
AvMath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: AvMath at daily against Aviation Theory's every 4 months. Aviation Theory's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Aviation Theory sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and AvMath sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aviation Theory ships an update every 4 months, AvMath daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 6 level
Aviation Theory versus AvMath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviation TheoryAvMath
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews22.2% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAviation Theory CentreElemental Services Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Aviation Theory

One-time11
  • IFG (2018)$21.99
  • Visual Flight Guide 2019$22.99
  • Avionics & Flight Mngmt Sys EE$39.00
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  • Multi-Engine Piston [EE]$39.00
  • Night Flight [EE]$39.00
  • Aviation Meteorology [EE]$49.00
  • Aircraft Propulsion [EE]$49.00
  • Human Being Pilot Set [EE]$79.99
  • Private Pilotsโ€™ License$99.99
  • Seven Volume PPL/CPL Kit$149.99
  • Instrument Rating Set [EE]$149.99
1 purchases

AvMath

One-time1
  • Premium Version$4.99

Questions

Is Aviation Theory free?
Aviation Theory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AvMath free?
AvMath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Aviation Theory or AvMath have ads?
Neither Aviation Theory nor AvMath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aviation Theory or AvMath?
Aviation Theory ships an update every 4 months, and AvMath daily. Most recently, Aviation Theory was updated on October 1, 2026 and AvMath on September 28, 2026.

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