Comparison

Sporty's Pilot Training vs Flightdeck Training Suite

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 FAA test preparation and interactive guides. Start with free access to handbooks, practice tests, and HD videos, with options to purchase in-depth courses for pilot certificates and ratings.

Highlights
  • Interactive FAA handbooks
  • FAR/AIM access
  • FAA practice tests
  • HD/4K training videos
  • Learn to Fly course
  • Instrument Rating course
  • Flight maneuvers guide
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

Flightdeck Training Suite

Prepare for aviation exams with a comprehensive study tool featuring over 5,000 questions. Designed by industry professionals, it offers an authentic exam experience and smart progress tracking for efficient learning, even offline.

Highlights
  • Over 5,000 exam questions
  • Authentic Transport Canada exam format
  • Offline study capability
  • Smart progress tracking
  • Covers PPL, CPL, IATRA, and more
  • Designed by industry pilots
Features
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Flightdeck Training Suite – Your Ultimate Aviation Exam Prep Prepare for your aviation exams with Flightdeck Training Suite, the premier study tool designed by experienced industry pilots and instructors. With over 5,000 questions covering every essential topic, we make learning efficient, engaging, and effective. Aviation training involves mastering flight rules, meteorology, aerodynamics, procedures, and more—so why not make it simpler and more enjoyable? Whether you're preparing for your first flight or you’re a veteran aviator, our structured approach ensures maximum retention and real-world application. We Currently Offer Exam Prep For: • PPL • CPL • CPLH • INRAT • INRAT for Helicopter Pilots • IATRA • GLIDE • AIRAF • AIRAT • FDOPS • FDMET We continuously expand our study material—check back for new exams! Why Flightdeck Training Suite? Authentic Exam Experience – Questions structured just like the Transport Canada exams. No Internet Required – Study anytime, anywhere once downloaded. No Subscriptions – One-time download for unlimited access to the purchased app. Smart Progress Tracking – Identify strengths, improve weak areas, and track performance. Perfect Addition to Ground School – Reinforce your knowledge and boost exam success. From PSTAR to private, commercial, instrument, multi-crew, instructor ratings, and even flight dispatcher and glider pilot exams, we’ve got you covered. Whether you're flying airplanes, helicopters, gliders or working on the ground our tailored content ensures you're fully prepared. Download today and take the next step in your aviation journey with confidence!

Screenshots

Sporty's Pilot Training4 screens
Flightdeck Training Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Flightdeck Training Suite at free against Sporty's Pilot Training's free with in-app purchases. Sporty's Pilot Training's advantage is review sentiment (70% vs 54%) and chart position (#137 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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 10 one-off in-app purchases and Flightdeck Training Suite sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Sporty's Pilot Training versus Flightdeck Training Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSporty's Pilot TrainingFlightdeck Training Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (11K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.3% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings11K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#137 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size194 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSporty's Pilot ShopAlexander Baillie

Customer experience

Sporty's Pilot Training

All ratings11,084 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral1.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral10.2%
Negative19.5%

Flightdeck Training Suite

Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

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

Flightdeck Training Suite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sporty's Pilot Training

One-time10
  • Remote Pilot Test Prep$19.99
  • Flying With ForeFlight$39.99
  • Pilot's Guide to Airspace$39.99
Show 7 more
  • VFR Communications$49.99
  • 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
9 purchases

Flightdeck Training Suite

One-time9
  • INRAT Prep$19.99
  • PPL & CPL$19.99
  • INRAT Heli$19.99
Show 6 more
  • CPLH PREP$19.99
  • IATRA Prep$19.99
  • Instructor Rating$19.99
  • TC To FAA$19.99
  • Glider Prep$19.99
  • Flight Dispatcher$19.99

Questions

Is Sporty's Pilot Training free?
Sporty's Pilot Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Flightdeck Training Suite free?
Flightdeck Training Suite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sporty's Pilot Training or Flightdeck Training Suite have ads?
Neither Sporty's Pilot Training nor Flightdeck Training Suite shows ads.

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