# Texan Trainer [Lite] vs ASTB Prep

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Texan Trainer [Lite] at none against ASTB Prep's 2. Texan Trainer [Lite] also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). ASTB Prep's advantage is ratings volume (441 vs 2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ASTB Prep sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Texan Trainer [Lite] asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Texan Trainer [Lite] against 4.9 for ASTB Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASTB Prep has 441 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Texan Trainer [Lite] ships an update every 5 weeks, ASTB Prep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Texan Trainer [Lite] | ASTB Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texan-trainer-lite/id1433999380/reviews)** | [4.9 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astb-prep/id1549216388/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **441** |
| Positive reviews | — | 93.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 815 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Matthew Krivohlavy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1421640676) | [Alex Hastings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549216390) |

## What reviewers say

### Texan Trainer [Lite]

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/texan-trainer-lite/id1433999380)

This app offers an instrument navigation trainer for the T-6B Texan II aircraft. It simulates flight maneuvers and navigational aid tracking, providing a realistic training experience without needing a physical simulator.

**Highlights:** Instrument navigation training, T-6B Texan II simulation, Rate turn practice, Navigational aid tracking, Radial interception

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ASTB Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astb-prep/id1549216388)

Prepare for naval aviation exams with comprehensive study materials, practice tests, and simulators. Covers all subtests for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation selection. Features adaptive testing and offline access.

**Highlights:** 73 comprehensive lessons, 140+ flashcard decks, 600+ sample test questions, Unlimited adaptive practice tests, UAV tracking simulator, Terrain identification simulator, Stick and throttle simulators

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joystick Functionality | Free | one-time |
| Full Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool for ASTB prep
- 👍 Comprehensive study materials
- 🚀 Helpful simulators for PBM
- 🚀 Improved test scores
- 👍 Detailed lessons and practice tests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some math/physics questions have incorrect answers
- 🐛 UAV simulator not fully accurate to real test
- 🐛 Stick and throttle simulator needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Mechanical comprehension test has 30 questions, not 20
- Terrain identification section has occasional screen color issues

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timer for terrain identification
- Ability to configure duration of correct answer display
- Add audio for UAV portion to simulate real test experience
- Include emergency scenario training for UAV


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Texan Trainer [Lite] free?

Texan Trainer [Lite] is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ASTB Prep free?

ASTB Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Texan Trainer [Lite] or ASTB Prep?

Texan Trainer [Lite] is rated higher. Texan Trainer [Lite] averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while ASTB Prep averages 4.9 from 441 ratings.

### Do Texan Trainer [Lite] or ASTB Prep have ads?

Neither Texan Trainer [Lite] nor ASTB Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Texan Trainer [Lite] or ASTB Prep?

Texan Trainer [Lite] ships an update every 5 weeks, and ASTB Prep fortnightly. Most recently, Texan Trainer [Lite] was updated on October 5, 2026 and ASTB Prep on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*