# PlaneEnglish vs CheckPrep

The clearest difference is rating: CheckPrep at 5.0 against PlaneEnglish's 4.1. CheckPrep also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). PlaneEnglish's advantage is ratings volume (326 vs 4) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlaneEnglish sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CheckPrep sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CheckPrep holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PlaneEnglish has 326 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PlaneEnglish ships an update every 5 weeks, CheckPrep every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlaneEnglish | CheckPrep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (326 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planeenglish-arsim/id1461037185/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkprep/id6760047738/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **326** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 63.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 381 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.6** | 26.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [PlaneEnglish](https://appshunter.io/developer/1461037184) | [Robert Rousey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882505671) |

## What reviewers say

### PlaneEnglish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planeenglish-arsim/id1461037185)

Master aviation radio communication with an AI-powered simulator. Practice procedures, phraseology, and gain confidence talking to air traffic control through realistic scenarios and instant feedback. Earn FAA WINGS Credits while learning.

**Highlights:** AI-powered air traffic controllers, Voice recognition and speech analysis, Realistic training scenarios, Step-by-step phraseology lessons, Airport, pattern, and hold training, FAA WINGS Credits, VFR and IFR flight training

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VFR Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| IFR Monthly | $13.99 | per month |
| VFR+IFR Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| VFR 6 Months | $39.99 | per 6 months |
| VFR Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| VFR+IFR 6 Months | $64.99 | per 6 months |
| VFR+IFR Annual | $95.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice for radio communications
- 👍 Helpful for non-native English speakers
- 👍 Organized learning process
- 👍 Customizable with user's callsign and airport
- 👍 Covers VFR and IFR scenarios

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Voice recognition issues - often misses or misinterprets words
- 🐛 App crashes and loading issues
- 🔒 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🔒 Expensive for some users
- 🔒 Limited free content, most features require paid subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App crashing on startup
- Voice recognition not working properly
- Progress not saving between sessions
- Incorrect callsign/aircraft type displayed in scenarios

**Requested features**

- More realistic ATC communication scenarios
- Better feedback on pronunciation and pacing
- Ability to add custom airports and scenarios
- Offline mode for practicing without internet
- Integration with flight simulators


### CheckPrep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkprep/id6760047738)

Prepare for your pilot checkride oral exams with this app. It's structured around the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and includes searchable regulations, adaptive quizzes, and real-world scenario trainers. Track your progress and know when you're ready.

**Highlights:** FAA ACS structured study, Searchable FAR, AIM, and FAA documents, Offline study and bookmarking, Adaptive flashcards and quizzes, METAR, TAF, and PIREP interpretation, ATC clearance trainers, Progress tracking (0-100%)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cessna 172SP Content | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cirrus SR20 G7+ Content | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond DA42 NG Content | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cirrus SR22 G6 Content | $4.99 | one-time |
| Commercial Multi Add-On Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Commercial Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Private Pilot Package | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlaneEnglish free?

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

### Is CheckPrep free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlaneEnglish or CheckPrep?

CheckPrep is rated higher. PlaneEnglish averages 4.1 out of 5 from 326 ratings, while CheckPrep averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PlaneEnglish or CheckPrep have ads?

Neither PlaneEnglish nor CheckPrep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlaneEnglish or CheckPrep?

PlaneEnglish ships an update every 5 weeks, and CheckPrep every 4 days. Most recently, PlaneEnglish was updated on November 3, 2026 and CheckPrep on October 31, 2026.

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