Comparison

Boldmethod vs Cirrus Go

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

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About

Boldmethod

Enhance your aviation knowledge with extensive video training and online courses. Practice with quizzes and master essential piloting skills like takeoffs, landings, airspace navigation, and weather interpretation. Prepare for checkrides and improve your flying proficiency.

Highlights
  • Extensive video training library
  • Online aviation courses
  • Pilot knowledge quizzes
  • Master takeoffs and landings
  • National Airspace System training
  • Aviation weather interpretation
  • VFR charts and publications
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Want to improve your piloting skills? Then the Boldmethod app is for you. With over 50 hours of videos and online training courses, you'll walk away with the knowledge that makes you a better pilot. Access your Boldmethod training courses in one app, watch the latest training videos, and test your knowledge with quizzes. What's new? The Feed and Challenges tabs are the place to start learning or to brush up on your aviation knowledge. When you're ready to take the next step, sign up for courses to truly master your pilot knowledge. MASTERING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do we. This video course helps you master your takeoffs and landings. Whether you're trying to stop floating past your landing point or trying to smooth out your touchdown, you'll learn how to fix any of your takeoff and landing problems with this simple-to-use online course. The course breaks down takeoffs and landings into sections: Normal Takeoffs Traffic Patterns Normal Landings Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings Short Field Takeoffs and Landings Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings Non-Standard Takeoffs and Landings Night Takeoffs and Landings NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Our airspace course covers everything you need to know about the National Airspace System, including Class A-G airspace, Special Use Airspace, and Other Airspace. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down airspace into sections: Class A airspace Class B airspace Class C airspace Class D airspace Class E airspace Class G airspace Special use airspace Other airspace AVIATION WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTS Our weather course covers everything you need to know about aviation weather, including METARs, TAFs, Pilot Reports, Graphical Forecasts For Aviation, Winds Aloft Forecasts, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down aviation weather into sections: METARs TAFs PIREPs Graphical Forecasts For Aviation Winds Aloft Forecasts AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs VFR CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS Our charts course covers everything you need to know about VFR charts and publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, the Digital Chart Supplement, and NOTAMs. The course breaks down publications into sections: Sectional Charts Terminal Area Charts Digital Chart Supplement NOTAMs MOUNTAIN WEATHER Do you want to feel more comfortable flying around the high country? Boldmethod's Mountain Weather course helps make that happen. You'll learn how to evaluate mountain weather during your planning and while you're in flight. You'll also learn how terrain generates updrafts, downdrafts, turbulence, and storms, and changes the direction of the wind throughout the day. The course breaks down weather into sections: Mountain Waves Strong Surface Winds Updrafts, Downdrafts, And Turbulence Convergence Zones Coastal Mountain Wind Systems The North American Monsoon Daily (Diurnal) Winds In Valleys Mountain Thunderstorms

About

Cirrus Go

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Cirrus Go is your complete pilot training and reference companion, built specifically for Cirrus SR20/SR22/SR22T aircraft and aligned with FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). Whether you’re a student pilot, preparing for a checkride, or maintaining currency, F1 Ready delivers structured lessons, checklists, and scenarios—right from your iPhone. Key Features: Cirrus Aircraft Checklists – Normal, abnormal, and emergency procedures tailored to SR20/22/22T. FAA ACS Integration – Private Pilot and Instrument Pilot lesson areas organized by Area of Operation and Task. Training Profiles & Callouts – Takeoff, landing, and approach flows styled after Cirrus training. Scenario-Based Training – Real-world emergencies, IFR procedures, and decision-making exercises. Cross-Platform Learning – Supports both VFR and IFR pilots with customizable modules. Always Current – FAA ACS data embedded, with the ability to add future updates seamlessly. Designed with a clean interface and easy navigation, F1 Ready helps pilots stay proficient, structured, and confident in the cockpit. Support for iOS 26

Screenshots

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Cirrus Go4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cirrus Go at none against Boldmethod's 9. Cirrus Go also leads on ads (none vs shown). Boldmethod's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (5 vs 1). On price 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. Boldmethod sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Cirrus Go asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Boldmethod ships an update every 3 weeks, Cirrus Go every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Boldmethod versus Cirrus Go: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBoldmethodCirrus Go
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (823 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews97.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings823 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoldMethod, LLCCalvin Fraites

Bugs and requests

Boldmethod

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing or freezing issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Provide explanations for incorrect answers in quizzes
  • Improve navigation and progress tracking through courses

Cirrus Go

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Boldmethod

One-time9
  • Aviation Weather Products$19.99
  • National Airspace System$19.99
  • VFR Charts$19.99
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  • National Airspace System$24.99
  • Aviation Weather Products$24.99
  • VFR Charts and Publications$24.99
  • Mastering Takeoffs & Landings$139.99
  • Mountain Weather$299.99
  • Instrument Procedures$499.99
None

Cirrus Go

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Boldmethod free?
Boldmethod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cirrus Go free?
Cirrus Go is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Boldmethod or Cirrus Go have ads?
Boldmethod shows ads; Cirrus Go does not.
Which is updated more often, Boldmethod or Cirrus Go?
Boldmethod ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cirrus Go every 2 months. Most recently, Boldmethod was updated on September 26, 2026 and Cirrus Go on September 24, 2026.

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