# Private Pilot Test Prep vs SoloTrack Pilot Logbook

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Private Pilot Test Prep at 1.5K against SoloTrack Pilot Logbook's 2. On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Private Pilot Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and SoloTrack Pilot Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SoloTrack Pilot Logbook holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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.

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, SoloTrack Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Pilot Test Prep | SoloTrack Pilot Logbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solotrack-pilot-logbook/id6762449244/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 122 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [Huggler Holdings LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872534669) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Pilot Test Prep

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

Prepare for your FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with over 900 questions and explanations. Unlock a complete ground school course with detailed tracking and premium test prep, including a free trial.

**Highlights:** Over 900 FAA questions and explanations, Custom study sessions by topic, Simulated FAA exams, Review missed questions, Cross-device data sync, 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


### SoloTrack Pilot Logbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/solotrack-pilot-logbook/id6762449244)

This app helps student pilots log flights quickly and track essential currency and progress towards their private pilot license. It offers offline logging, optional cloud sync, and features like live flight timers and instructor signature capture.

**Highlights:** Quick flight logging with smart defaults, Day, night, and instrument currency tracking, Private pilot license milestone progress, Instructor signature and endorsement capture, Live flight session timer, CSV/PDF export for records, Offline functionality with optional iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SoloTrack Pro PPL Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| SoloTrack Pro PPL Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Pilot Test Prep free?

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

### Is SoloTrack Pilot Logbook free?

SoloTrack Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

SoloTrack Pilot Logbook is rated higher. Private Pilot Test Prep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while SoloTrack Pilot Logbook averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Private Pilot Test Prep or SoloTrack Pilot Logbook have ads?

Neither Private Pilot Test Prep nor SoloTrack Pilot Logbook shows ads.

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

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, and SoloTrack Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, Private Pilot Test Prep was updated on November 2, 2026 and SoloTrack Pilot Logbook on October 31, 2026.

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