T6B Systems & EPs vs Comms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
T6B Systems & EPs
This interactive educational tool provides comprehensive training for T-6B Texan II student naval aviators. It features over 2700 flashcards, detailed system briefs, realistic emergency procedure videos, and robust testing capabilities to enhance learning.
- 2700+ flashcards in 20 decks
- Traditional and split card study modes
- Aircraft system briefs and diagrams
- Realistic aircraft start and malfunction videos
- Emergency procedure training
- Progress tracking quizzes
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The T-6B Systems & EPs is an interactive training aid designed to assist Student Naval Aviators flying the T-6B Texan II in Naval Primary Flight Training. Over 10 separate applications comprise this comprehensive educational tool that utilizes principles of learning throughout its content. With a laser-focus on T-6B systems and emergency procedures, users are provided with over 2700 flashcards categorized in 20 separate decks along with numerous high-quality EICAS videos and testing abilities to assist in their education. This application takes mobile learning for the T-6B to new heights! Features include: Smartcards: - Nearly 2,800 smartcards in 20 different card decks - 2 separate ways to study: Traditional Flip Card with information on two sides or Split Card with all information on one card side - Cards cover Critical Action Items, Ops Limits, and all aircraft systems by each area - Warnings, Cautions, and Notes seamlessly integrated into ALL card sections (not just Critical Action Items & Ops Limits) - Encapsulated pictures in smartcards engage the user in a visual learning experience - Voice capability whereby cards are read to the user and automatically flip - Separate Study Deck allows user to mark and review any card where further repetition is required Systems: - Individual briefs to learn and review each aircraft system - Quick reference diagrams of all the aircraft systems - Videos of 4 different aircraft starts (Ext Power Cold & Warm, Battery Cold & Warm) with samples taken at 10 times per second for extremely realistic and precise playback - Videos are scripted to integrate Start Checklist items with each video Emergency Procedures: - Expanded Critical Action Items with all Warnings, Cautions, and Notes integrated into the procedure - Videos of all abnormal starts along with incorporated script of what to look for during the start and application of the Critical Action Items - Brief on critical engine malfunctions in flight and quick reference diagram for identification techniques - Videos of all engine malfunctions in flight with incorporated script of indications and Critical Action Items application Testing: - Ops Limits Quiz for ALL aircraft Ops Limits and not just the usual test sheet. Quiz incorporates statistical tracking of each question informing user of the number of times right, wrong, and overall percentage for more comprehensive review and awareness of weak areas - Innovative Critical Action Items Testing which applies 4 different factors in learning and contains various options for each user’s personnel desires. Statistical tracking is also incorporated for each procedure - Abnormal Start Video Quiz which allows the user to observe a random abnormal start and identify the specific abnormality through the observed indications - Engine Malfunction Video Quiz which allows the user to observe a random engine malfunction video and identify the specific malfunction through the given indications
Comms
Practice realistic air traffic control radio communications using AI and speech recognition. Build confidence with over 35 scenarios, from basic taxi instructions to complex airspace transitions. Get instant feedback on your phraseology and accuracy.
- AI-powered speech recognition
- Realistic ATC scenarios
- Instant feedback on phraseology
- Transcript review
- Practice anytime, anywhere
- Guided responses
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Master Your Radio Skills. Fly with Confidence. Practice real ATC conversations by speaking into your phone. Comms uses AI and speech recognition to simulate realistic radio exchanges — so you can build confidence before keying the mic in the cockpit. Whether you're preparing for your first solo or sharpening your skills before a checkride, Comms helps you sound like you've been on frequency for years. 35+ Realistic ATC Scenarios - Taxi clearances, progressive taxi, and runway crossings - Takeoff, pattern work, and departures from towered and non-towered fields - VFR flight following — requesting, canceling, and handoffs - Class Bravo and Charlie airspace clearances and transitions - CRAFT clearances, IFR pop-ups, and holding instructions - Approaches, go-arounds, and missed approach procedures - Landing at towered and non-towered airports - Filing PIREPs, opening/closing flight plans, and requesting diversions - VFR into IMC emergency scenarios How It Works - Listen to ATC instructions with realistic controller audio - Respond by speaking your readback out loud - Get instant feedback on accuracy and phraseology - Review your full transcript after each session Built for Student Pilots - Designed for the calls that make new pilots nervous - Practice anytime — no airplane, no instructor, no pressure - Progress from basic taxi calls to complex airspace scenarios - Guided responses help you learn correct phraseology Perfect For - Student pilots preparing for solo or checkride - Private pilot candidates building radio confidence - Flight instructors looking for a training aid - Rusty pilots getting back on frequency Download Comms and take the stress out of talking to ATC. Focus on what matters most — flying the airplane. Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Comms at Free against T6B Systems & EPs's $17.99. Comms also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (207 vs 10). T6B Systems & EPs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (67% vs 36%). On 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
Comms is free to download; T6B Systems & EPs costs $17.99 up front. Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. T6B Systems & EPs asks for nothing beyond the download.
T6B Systems & EPs holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comms has 207 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of T6B Systems & EPs's written reviews are positive against 36% of Comms's.
T6B Systems & EPs ships an update every 13 months, Comms every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 19, 2026.
| Parameter | T6B Systems & EPs | Comms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $17.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (10 ratings) — better | 4.2 (207 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 35.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 207 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.7 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 43 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Spicer | KHV Digital LLC |
Customer experience
T6B Systems & EPs
Comms
Bugs and requests
T6B Systems & EPs
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Comms
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes and becomes unusable after account setup
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Provides incorrect information that goes against FAA guidelines
Requested features
3 requests- More detailed and comprehensive pilot scenarios
- Improved voice recognition and speech-to-text accuracy
- Better alignment with FAA instructions and procedures
In-app purchases
T6B Systems & EPs
No in-app purchases
Comms
- Comms Premium Weekly2 variants$6.997 Days
- Comms Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
- Comms Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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- Comms Premium Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
- Study Guide Private Pilot w/Premium$9.99
- 25 Scan Credits$9.99
- Pro - Unlock All Comms$12.99
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- Study Guide Commercial Pilot$14.99
- 50 Scan Credits$14.99
- Study Guide Private Pilot$19.99







