Comparison

Instrument Ground Instructor vs HelicopterSchool

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

Head to head
About

Instrument Ground Instructor

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The Instrument Ground Instructor Knowledge Test Prep App is the fastest way to ace your FAA Written Exam! Our main goal is to keep you updated with the latest test bank! Questions are added, changed and deleted throughout the year. When they are, we'll update them as soon as possible. Features: • Simple to use interface recommended by Flight Instructors. • Scores, the date and time taken for quizzes and tests are saved to keep track of your progress. • Questions and answer choices are random just like the real exam! • Zoomable figures are activated and deactivated by a button tap. • Optional sound effects for selected answers in Quiz Mode. • Shocks! Answer incorrectly and feel your iPhone vibrate! (This can be turned on and off.) • No internet connection required. Modes: Quiz Mode - While taking a quiz, correct answers you choose are shown in green while incorrect ones are shown in red. Test Mode - Simulates the test you are going to take at a FAA Knowledge Test Center. In this mode, you are asked 50 questions that are pulled from the entire question bank. Study Mode - Here you can read all the questions with only the associated correct answers!

About

HelicopterSchool

Features
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Prepare for your helicopter checkride with structured lessons, audio, flashcards, and quizzes built specifically for rotorcraft pilots. Study for your Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and CFII checkrides. Learn key concepts, target weak areas, test your knowledge, and track your progress, all in one place. HelicopterSchool includes: • Clear, focused lessons • Aviation weather training • Audio lessons for studying anywhere • Adaptive flashcards • Customizable quizzes with instant feedback • Progress tracking and cross-device sync Build your knowledge and approach your checkride with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Instrument Ground Instructor4 screens
HelicopterSchool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HelicopterSchool at Free against Instrument Ground Instructor's $1.99. Instrument Ground Instructor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

HelicopterSchool is free to download; Instrument Ground Instructor costs $1.99 up front. HelicopterSchool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Instrument Ground Instructor asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instrument Ground Instructor ships an update every 7 months, HelicopterSchool every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Instrument Ground Instructor versus HelicopterSchool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstrument Ground InstructorHelicopterSchool
Price$1.99Free — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBravo Zulu Apps LLCSIRT6APPS LLC

In-app purchases

None

Instrument Ground Instructor

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HelicopterSchool

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$24.991 Month
  • Full Access$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Instrument Ground Instructor free?
Instrument Ground Instructor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelicopterSchool free?
HelicopterSchool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Instrument Ground Instructor or HelicopterSchool have ads?
Neither Instrument Ground Instructor nor HelicopterSchool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instrument Ground Instructor or HelicopterSchool?
Instrument Ground Instructor ships an update every 7 months, and HelicopterSchool every 4 months. Most recently, Instrument Ground Instructor was updated on October 29, 2026 and HelicopterSchool on November 7, 2026.

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