# Private Pilot Test Prep vs Checkride Flashcards

The clearest difference is monetization model: Private Pilot Test Prep at free with in-app purchases against Checkride Flashcards's subscription. Private Pilot Test Prep also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and iOS requirement (17.1 vs 26.2). Checkride Flashcards's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 85%) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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 Checkride Flashcards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkride Flashcards 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 1, 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 100% of Checkride Flashcards's.

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, Checkride Flashcards every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Pilot Test Prep | Checkride Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-flashcards/id6785094021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 85.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 122 MB | 174 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [AviationMP4 Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818651461) |

## 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


### Checkride Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-flashcards/id6785094021)

Prepare for aviation checkrides with ACS-aligned flashcards. Study FAA standards, track progress, and practice oral exams. Features spaced repetition and offline study.

**Highlights:** ACS-aligned decks, FAR/AIM citations, Spaced repetition learning, Checkride countdown and daily plan, Oral exam practice, Offline study

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access 1 Month | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro Access 1 Month | $3.99 | 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 Checkride Flashcards free?

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

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

Checkride Flashcards is rated higher. Private Pilot Test Prep averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Checkride Flashcards averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Private Pilot Test Prep or Checkride Flashcards have ads?

Neither Private Pilot Test Prep nor Checkride Flashcards shows ads.

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

Private Pilot Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, and Checkride Flashcards every 5 days. Most recently, Private Pilot Test Prep was updated on November 11, 2026 and Checkride Flashcards on November 10, 2026.

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