# Private Pilot Test Prep vs IFSTA Driver/Operator 4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Pilot Test Prep at 85% against IFSTA Driver/Operator 4's 11%. Private Pilot Test Prep also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 11). IFSTA Driver/Operator 4's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Pilot Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Pilot Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Pilot Test Prep has 1.5K ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Private Pilot Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 11% of IFSTA Driver/Operator 4's.

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Pilot Test Prep | IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633/reviews)** | [2.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-driveroperator-4/id6748807805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 107 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [IFSTA](https://appshunter.io/developer/495289396) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Pilot Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633)

Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with over 900 practice questions and detailed explanations. Customize study sessions, review missed questions, and take simulated exams that mirror the official test format and question distribution. Unlock a complete ground school course for advanced features and tracking.

**Highlights:** Over 900 FAA practice questions, Detailed explanations and references, Customizable study sessions, Practice sessions from missed questions, Simulated FAA exams, Data sync across iOS devices, Instructor endorsement upon course completion

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Pilot Course Trial | Free | one-time |
| Private Pilot Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ground School | $99.99 | one-time |
| Private Pilot Ground School | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Thorough course with good foundation
- 🚀 Great graphics and easy to follow
- 🚀 Helped pass the FAA exam
- 🚀 Realistic practice exams with FARs and AIMs
- 🚀 Excellent explanations and figures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Grading issues and incorrect marking of answers
- 🐛 Frequent app updates required, causing issues for users with poor internet
- 🐛 Inability to review missed questions after exiting the app
- 🐛 Lack of zoom and drawing tools for charts
- 🐛 Crashes and login issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- Grading issues and incorrect marking of answers
- Frequent app updates required, causing issues for users with poor internet
- Inability to review missed questions after exiting the app
- Crashes and login issues reported

**Requested features**

- Add sound when choosing correct answers
- Provide separate guides for each chapter
- Offer 50-question practice tests by chapter
- Allow users to pause and resume simulated tests
- Provide a bank of all practice tests and simulated tests


### IFSTA Driver/Operator 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-driveroperator-4/id6748807805)

This app provides training materials for fire service driver/operators, covering pumping and aerial apparatus. It includes exam preparation with over 700 questions, an audiobook of the entire manual, and free flashcards for key terms. Access to Chapter 1 is free for all features.

**Highlights:** Exam preparation with 700+ questions, Full audiobook narration, Offline access for audiobook, Flashcards for key terms, Progress tracking for exams, Free access to Chapter 1 content

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Pilot Test Prep free?

Private Pilot Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 free?

IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Private Pilot Test Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 4?

Private Pilot Test Prep is rated higher. Private Pilot Test Prep averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 averages 2.0 from 11 ratings.

### Do Private Pilot Test Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 have ads?

Neither Private Pilot Test Prep nor IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Pilot Test Prep or IFSTA Driver/Operator 4?

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, and IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 monthly. Most recently, Private Pilot Test Prep was updated on September 22, 2026 and IFSTA Driver/Operator 4 on September 20, 2026.

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