Comparison

Instrument Test Prep vs Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Instrument Test Prep

Prepare for your FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test with a comprehensive question bank and detailed explanations. Customize study sessions, take simulated exams, and track your progress. An optional upgrade unlocks full ground school lessons and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Over 900 FAA questions with explanations
  • Customizable study sessions
  • Simulated FAA exams
  • Review missed questions
  • Track progress across devices
  • Study resources library
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Over 900 FAA questions and explanations to help prepare for the FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test. Upgrade to the complete ground school course to unlock lessons, additional questions, statistics, and more (free trial available). ▸ Create custom study sessions based on topics, session size, and your overall mastery. Filters allow you to include or exclude questions that require the use of figures or an E6B. Some advanced filtering options require Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade. ▸ View most often missed FAA questions across all FlightReady users (requires Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade). ▸ Quickly identify and create study sessions focusing on your weakest topic (requires Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade). ▸ Create practice sessions from missed questions after a completed practice or exam session. ▸ Review missed questions after a practice or exam session. ▸ Take simulated FAA exams administered under the same rules and time constraints as the actual Instrument Rating exam. Unlike other test prep apps, our exams present the correct proportion of questions from each knowledge area per the ACS. ▸ Sync your data and course progress across on all of your iOS devices (requires Premium Test Prep or Ground School upgrade). ▸ Access a library of study resources for the Instrument Rating - Airplane ▸ Question bank covers all areas of the FAA Instrument Rating Airman Certification Standards to ensure thorough preparation for the knowledge test. ▸ Detailed explanations and references for all questions, including the text of the regulation where applicable.

About

Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)

Prepare for your private pilot written exam with comprehensive study materials and practice tests. This app offers detailed explanations, customizable practice modes, and realistic exam simulations to help you master FAA subjects. Track your progress and identify areas for improvement to ensure you pass.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive FAA subject coverage
  • Detailed explanations and solution algorithms
  • Customizable practice tests
  • Realistic exam simulation mode
  • Performance reports and mistake analysis
  • Offline access
Features
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Trust us to take you from preparation to successful passing your private pilot written test! Brush up on your theory and get a deeper understanding of FAA materials. The question bank is regularly updated. All the questions are categorized and provided with detailed comments. Internet connection is not needed. Comprehensive explanations Every question is accompanied by a detailed comment and every task is provided with the solution algorithm. For further information, there is a link at your disposal. Depending on the question, you will immediately get to the right page in a relevant book or the necessary legal norm or regulation. Practice Mode Design your own test! Choose the category you want to study and decide on the number of questions. Randomly appearing questions will keep your mind alert. Exam Mode Experience the exam atmosphere! You must do 60 questions in limited time without getting instant feedback before the exam is completed. Challenge yourself with a new set of questions at every attempt! Grade and Performance Report After completing the test you will get a report containing your score, the question list and the mistakes analysis. Don’t miss the chance to get detailed explanations and practice the problem areas again. All FAA subjects covered: Aircraft systems Aircraft performance Basic aerodynamics Communication Procedures Enroute Flight Flight Instruments Navigation Procedures and Airport Operations Regulations Weather WeatherService Any questions left? Contact us. Good luck! Privacy Policy: https://dima1422.github.io/educationalquizzes.github.io/pilot_exam_ios.html Terms of Use: https://dima1422.github.io/educationalquizzes.github.io/pilot_terms.html

Screenshots

Instrument Test Prep4 screens
Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Instrument Test Prep at 4.9 against Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)'s 4.3. Instrument Test Prep also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (155 vs 23). Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)'s advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.1). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Instrument Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Instrument Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instrument Test Prep has 155 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Instrument Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 86% of Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instrument Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Instrument Test Prep versus Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstrument Test PrepPrivate Pilot Test Prep (FAA)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (155 ratings) — better4.3 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings155 — better23
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB40 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAeroapps TechnologyEducational apps LLC

Customer experience

Instrument Test Prep

All ratings155 ratings
Positive98.1%
Neutral0.6%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)

All ratings23 ratings
Positive82.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative17.4%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Instrument Test Prep

One-time4
  • Instrument Ground School TrialFree
  • Instrument Rating Test Prep$49.99
  • Upgrade to Ground School$129.99
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  • Instrument Ground School$179.99
10 purchases

Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)

Subscriptions10
  • Premium Version (1 week)$5.997 Days
  • Premium Version3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Premium Version (3 months)$11.993 Months
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  • Premium Version (1 month)$11.991 Month
  • Premium Version (1 month)3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Premium Version (2 months)3 Days trial$15.992 Months
  • Premium Version (6 months)$23.996 Months
  • Premium Version (12 months)$23.991 Year
  • Premium Version (12 months)3 Days trial$35.991 Year
  • 1 year premium premium access$99.991 Year

Questions

Is Instrument Test Prep free?
Instrument Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) free?
Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Instrument Test Prep or Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)?
Instrument Test Prep is rated higher. Instrument Test Prep averages 4.9 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.
Do Instrument Test Prep or Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) have ads?
Neither Instrument Test Prep nor Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instrument Test Prep or Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)?
Instrument Test Prep ships an update fortnightly, and Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) every 6 weeks. Most recently, Instrument Test Prep was updated on October 13, 2026 and Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) on October 14, 2026.

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