# Private Pilot Test Prep vs Comms

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Pilot Test Prep at 85% against Comms's 36%. Private Pilot Test Prep also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 300). Comms's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Pilot Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Pilot Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Pilot Test Prep has 1.5K ratings behind it against 300, 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 36% of Comms's.

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, Comms every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Pilot Test Prep | Comms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633/reviews)** | [4.3 (300 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 300 |
| Positive reviews | **84.7% of reviews** | 35.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [KHV Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832344269) |

## 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


### Comms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered speech recognition, Realistic ATC scenarios, Instant feedback on phraseology, Transcript review, Practice anytime, anywhere, Guided responses

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comms Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Comms Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Study Guide Private Pilot w/Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Scan Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Unlock All Comms | $12.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Commercial Pilot | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Scan Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Private Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice app for student pilots
- 👍 Helpful for improving communication with ATC/Tower
- 💡 Active developers responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is broken and unusable for many users
- 🤖 Not accurate or realistic enough
- 👎 Voice recognition/speech-to-text is poor
- 💰 Paid app with limited value compared to free resources

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and becomes unusable after account setup
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Provides incorrect information that goes against FAA guidelines

**Requested features**

- More detailed and comprehensive pilot scenarios
- Improved voice recognition and speech-to-text accuracy
- Better alignment with FAA instructions and procedures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Pilot Test Prep free?

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

### Is Comms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Private Pilot Test Prep or Comms?

Private Pilot Test Prep is rated higher. Private Pilot Test Prep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Comms averages 4.3 from 300 ratings.

### Do Private Pilot Test Prep or Comms have ads?

Neither Private Pilot Test Prep nor Comms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Private Pilot Test Prep or Comms?

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, and Comms every 9 days. Most recently, Private Pilot Test Prep was updated on October 25, 2026 and Comms on October 25, 2026.

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