# Ground School vs Checkride Ready PPL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Checkride Ready PPL at none against Ground School's 10. Checkride Ready PPL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). Ground School's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 2). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ground School sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Checkride Ready PPL 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 Checkride Ready PPL. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ground School has 1.8K 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 Checkride Ready PPL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ground School | Checkride Ready PPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ground-school/id1444387206/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-ready-ppl/id6806610711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 215 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [On The Flight Line Productions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/328833131) | [JACK THOMAS PUSATERA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806610713) |

## What reviewers say

### Ground School

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

This app provides comprehensive FAA test preparation for aspiring pilots. It combines expert instruction with engaging videos, CG animations, and practice tests to ensure users pass their written exams and become safer pilots.

**Highlights:** Expert FAA flight instructor knowledge, Engaging video demonstrations, Cutting-edge CG animations, Over 1,000 practice questions, Pilot Perspective filming, Pilot Proficiency dashboard, FAA Knowledge Test endorsement

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| 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 (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 |

**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


### Checkride Ready PPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-ready-ppl/id6806610711)

Prepare for your Private Pilot checkride with a focused study tool. Review essential knowledge, practice with flashcards and quizzes, and decode aviation weather reports. This app simplifies your study process for upcoming checkrides.

**Highlights:** FAA ACS study material, Flashcards for quick recall, Quizzes with immediate feedback, METAR, TAF, PIREP, NOTAM decoding, Organized study guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ground School free?

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

### Is Checkride Ready PPL free?

Checkride Ready PPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ground School or Checkride Ready PPL?

Checkride Ready PPL is rated higher. Ground School averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Checkride Ready PPL averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Ground School or Checkride Ready PPL have ads?

Neither Ground School nor Checkride Ready PPL shows ads.

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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.*