Comparison

Sporty's Pilot Training vs Aviation eLearning LMS

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

Head to head
About

Sporty's Pilot Training

Access a comprehensive library of aviation training courses, including video lessons, FAA test preparation, and interactive guides. Learn to fly, earn instrument ratings, and master various aircraft systems with expert-led content.

Highlights
  • Video training courses
  • FAA test preparation
  • Interactive flight maneuvers guide
  • Airman Certification Standards (ACS) reference
  • Flight Training Syllabus
  • Ask a CFI service
Features
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Sporty’s innovative Pilot Training app brings a variety of aviation training courses to one location, allowing you to access all of your Sporty's aviation content from your iPad, iPhone or AppleTV. It’s free to get started - including interactive free FAA handbooks, free FAR/AIM, FAA practice tests and HD/4K training videos. SPORTY’S 2026 LEARN TO FLY COURSE For the cost of a single flight lesson, Sporty’s Learn to Fly course will save you time and money earning your pilot certificate. This is not a weekend “cram course” or a boring ground school lecture on video. It is a comprehensive flight-training companion designed to make your lessons more efficient, more complete and more fun. There is nothing extra to buy—just add flight instructor! INCLUDES: 20 hours of HD video training with search, knowledge test prep, interactive flight maneuvers guide, video-referenced Airman Certification Standards (ACS), Flight Training Syllabus, Ask a CFI service. After successful course completion, you’ll earn an FAA knowledge test endorsement and FAA WINGS credit. SPORTY’S 2026 INSTRUMENT RATING COURSE With Sporty’s Complete Instrument Rating Course, you’ll ace your FAA written test—we guarantee it! But this app is much more than just test prep. With incredible in-flight footage and 3D animations, we unlock the secrets of the IFR system so you can be a safe, smooth and proficient pilot. Detailed video segments cover both glass cockpits and analog gauges. INCLUDES: 13 hours of video training, knowledge test prep, interactive instrument maneuvers guide, video-referenced Airman Certification Standards (ACS), Flight Training Syllabus, Ask a CFI service. AVIATION COURSE LIBRARY 2026 Learn to Fly/Private and Sport Pilot Training Course 2026 Instrument Rating Course 2026 Commercial Pilot Test Prep Course Aviation Weather Multiengine Training Course Tailwheel Checkout Course with Patty Wagstaff Seaplane Rating Course with Patty Wagstaff ForeFlight Power Users Training Flight Review Instrument Proficiency Check (IPC) Takeoffs and Landings VFR Communications IFR Communications Pilot's Guide to Airspace Basic Aerobatics with Patty Wagstaff Garmin G1000 Checkout Course Garmin G5000 Training Course Garmin GTN 650/750 Essentials Garmin Aviation Weather Radar Garmin TXi Essentials Garmin GFC500 Autopilot Essentials Garmin G3X Touch Certified Essentials Flying the Aspen Evolution So You Want to Fly Twins So You Want to Fly Gliders Flight Instructor Course Remote Pilot Test Prep Complete PilotWorkshops library Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.sportys.com/privacy/

About

Aviation eLearning LMS

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This is an app for users of LMS provided by Aviation eLearning. Using this app, you can access your courses and even download them for offline viewing.

Screenshots

Sporty's Pilot Training4 screens
Aviation eLearning LMS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aviation eLearning LMS at none against Sporty's Pilot Training's 14. Aviation eLearning LMS also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.6). Sporty's Pilot Training's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). 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

Both are free to download. Sporty's Pilot Training sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Aviation eLearning LMS asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sporty's Pilot Training ships an update weekly, Aviation eLearning LMS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Sporty's Pilot Training versus Aviation eLearning LMS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSporty's Pilot TrainingAviation eLearning LMS
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB52 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSporty's Pilot ShopAviation eLearning

Bugs and requests

Sporty's Pilot Training

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Occasional crashes
  • Incompatible with older devices
  • Login screen freezes
  • Video downloads reset to zero when switching apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Show progress/completion status of each video
  • Sync video progress across all devices
  • Ability to Airplay directly without third-party app
  • Continuous play mode

Aviation eLearning LMS

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Sporty's Pilot Training

One-time14
  • Remote Pilot Test Prep$19.99
  • Sporty's CFI Lesson Plan Guide$19.99
  • Flying With ForeFlight$39.99
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  • Pilot's Guide to Airspace$39.99
  • Takeoffs and Landings$39.99
  • Instrument Proficiency Check$49.99
  • VFR Communications$49.99
  • Aviation Weather$79.99
  • Real World Flight Review$99.00
  • Garmin G1000 Checkout$99.99
  • Multiengine Training Course$129.99
  • Instrument Rating Course$299.00
  • Sporty's Learn To Fly Course$299.00
  • Commercial Pilot Course$299.00
None

Aviation eLearning LMS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sporty's Pilot Training free?
Sporty's Pilot Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aviation eLearning LMS free?
Aviation eLearning LMS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sporty's Pilot Training or Aviation eLearning LMS have ads?
Neither Sporty's Pilot Training nor Aviation eLearning LMS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sporty's Pilot Training or Aviation eLearning LMS?
Sporty's Pilot Training ships an update weekly, and Aviation eLearning LMS every 4 months. Most recently, Sporty's Pilot Training was updated on October 26, 2026 and Aviation eLearning LMS on October 5, 2026.

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