# Ground School vs AirTest Pro

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirTest Pro at none against Ground School's 12. AirTest Pro also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 8 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Ground School's advantage is ratings volume (1.7K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ground School sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. AirTest Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Ground School against 5.0 for AirTest Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ground School has 1.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Ground School's written reviews are positive against 100% of AirTest Pro's.

Ground School ships an update every 8 days, AirTest Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ground School | AirTest Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-school/id1444387206/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtest-pro/id6480324052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 212 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [On The Flight Line Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328833131) | [AirTest Pro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760846434) |

## What reviewers say

### Ground School

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-school/id1444387206)

Prepare for your FAA written test and become a safer pilot with this comprehensive training app. It combines expert instruction, engaging videos, and interactive practice tests to ensure you gain the knowledge needed to fly your best.

**Highlights:** Expert FAA flight instructor knowledge, Engaging educational videos, Pilot perspective flight footage, Over 1,000 practice test questions, CG animations for concept illustration, Pilot Proficiency dashboard, FAA Knowledge Test endorsement

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All-Access – Monthly Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| All-Access – Monthly Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| All-Access – Monthly Plan | $49.99 | per month |
| All-Access – 3-Month Plan | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| All-Access – 3-Month Plan | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| All-Access – 3-Month Plan (Sale) | $149.99 | per 3 months |
| All-Access – Annual Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| All-Access – Annual Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| All Access – Annual Plan (Sale) | $299.99 | per year |
| All-Access – Annual Plan | $299.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $299.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent ground school app
- 👍 Comprehensive and well-presented content
- 🎓 Helpful for passing written exams
- 👍 Great for both new and experienced pilots
- 🎓 Useful for CFIs to stay sharp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
- 🔍 Lack of desktop version
- 🔍 Limited flashcard and spaced-repetition features
- 🔍 Need for more interactive chart/sectional practice
- 🐛 Some questions have outdated or incorrect answers

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between iPhone and iPad
- Some questions have incorrect or outdated answers

**Requested features**

- Desktop version of the app
- More robust flashcard and spaced-repetition system
- Deeper interactive practice with sectional charts
- Expansion to commercial and ATP levels


### AirTest Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtest-pro/id6480324052)

Prepare for FAA aviation tests with a vast database of over 10,000 meticulously crafted questions. This app utilizes a proven training approach, regularly updated by expert instructors to ensure comprehensive and current study material.

**Highlights:** Extensive question database (10,000+), Expert-prepared and updated questions, Proven training approach, Comprehensive study material, Regular updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ground School free?

Ground School is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is AirTest Pro free?

AirTest Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ground School or AirTest Pro?

AirTest Pro is rated higher. Ground School averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while AirTest Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ground School or AirTest Pro have ads?

Neither Ground School nor AirTest Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ground School or AirTest Pro?

Ground School ships an update every 8 days, and AirTest Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Ground School was updated on September 29, 2026 and AirTest Pro on June 1, 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.*