# Private Pilot Test Prep vs CogPilot

The clearest difference is rating: Private Pilot Test Prep at 4.8 against CogPilot's 1.0. Private Pilot Test Prep also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 2). CogPilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Pilot Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. CogPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private Pilot Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Pilot Test Prep has 1.5K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Pilot Test Prep | CogPilot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633/reviews)** | [1.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogpilot/id6759557911/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 84.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 122 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [Siva Darivemula](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879492572) |

## 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


### CogPilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cogpilot/id6759557911)

Prepare for FAA medical certification tests with realistic simulations of cognitive assessment modules. Reduce test anxiety by familiarizing yourself with computer-based testing mechanics and track your progress with in-depth analytics.

**Highlights:** Realistic cognitive assessment module simulations, Adaptive difficulty scaling, Pilot-normed scoring, In-depth analytics and progress tracking, Educational resources on cognitive domains and flight safety, Sync training history across devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Pilot Test Prep free?

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

### Is CogPilot free?

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

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

Private Pilot Test Prep is rated higher. Private Pilot Test Prep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while CogPilot averages 1.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Private Pilot Test Prep nor CogPilot shows ads.

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

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, and CogPilot fortnightly. Most recently, Private Pilot Test Prep was updated on October 26, 2026 and CogPilot on October 24, 2026.

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