# Sporty's Pilot Training vs Test Pilot

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Test Pilot at none against Sporty's Pilot Training's 10. Test Pilot also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Sporty's Pilot Training's advantage is chart position (#132 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sporty's Pilot Training sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Test Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sporty's Pilot Training ships an update weekly, Test Pilot every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sporty's Pilot Training | Test Pilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#132** | — |
| Size | 194 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [Nick Lowe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880082042) |

## What reviewers say

### Sporty's Pilot Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportys-pilot-training/id1272775528)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support, SharePlay

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remote Pilot Test Prep | $19.99 | one-time |
| Flying With ForeFlight | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pilot's Guide to Airspace | $39.99 | one-time |
| VFR Communications | $49.99 | one-time |
| Real World Flight Review | $99.00 | one-time |
| Garmin G1000 Checkout | $99.99 | one-time |
| Multiengine Training Course | $129.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Rating Course | $299.00 | one-time |
| Sporty's Learn To Fly Course | $299.00 | one-time |
| Commercial Pilot Course | $299.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly recommended and worth recommending
- 🚀 Awesome training
- 👍 Excellent quality
- 👍 Great preparation for exams and flying
- 👍 Passed written exams

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Desktop site is much better
- 👎 Not sure why all the good reviews
- 🐛 Buggy Chromecast
- 🐛 Lost ability to cast
- 🐛 Sync issues between devices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Test Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/test-pilot/id6761648043)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sporty's Pilot Training free?

Sporty's Pilot Training is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Test Pilot free?

Test Pilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Sporty's Pilot Training or Test Pilot have ads?

Neither Sporty's Pilot Training nor Test Pilot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sporty's Pilot Training or Test Pilot?

Sporty's Pilot Training ships an update weekly, and Test Pilot every 3 days. Most recently, Sporty's Pilot Training was updated on November 6, 2026 and Test Pilot on October 31, 2026.

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