# Boldmethod vs AeroLibrary

The clearest difference is price: Boldmethod at Free against AeroLibrary's $9.99. Boldmethod also leads on ratings volume (823 vs 2) and device support (5 vs 2). AeroLibrary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Boldmethod is free to download; AeroLibrary costs $9.99 up front. Boldmethod sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. AeroLibrary asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Boldmethod against 5.0 for AeroLibrary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boldmethod has 823 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of Boldmethod's written reviews are positive against 100% of AeroLibrary's.

Boldmethod ships an update every 3 weeks, AeroLibrary weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boldmethod | AeroLibrary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (823 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldmethod/id1507847293/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerolibrary/id6759721199/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **823** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 97.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#185** |
| Size | 26 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BoldMethod, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/986988759) | [Reneir Amora](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880345721) |

## What reviewers say

### Boldmethod

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boldmethod/id1507847293)

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Aviation Weather Products | $19.99 | one-time |
| National Airspace System | $19.99 | one-time |
| VFR Charts | $19.99 | one-time |
| National Airspace System | $24.99 | one-time |
| Aviation Weather Products | $24.99 | one-time |
| VFR Charts and Publications | $24.99 | one-time |
| Mastering Takeoffs & Landings | $139.99 | one-time |
| Mountain Weather | $299.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Procedures | $499.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great training with visual aids
- 👍 Thorough and logically presented
- 👍 Easy to understand and engaging instruction
- 👍 Comprehensive and full of practical advice
- 👍 Exceptional quality and polished presentation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of explanation for wrong answers in quizzes
- 🐛 Occasional crashing or freezing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashing or freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Provide explanations for incorrect answers in quizzes
- Improve navigation and progress tracking through courses


### AeroLibrary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aerolibrary/id6759721199)

**Currently charting:** #185 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Access a comprehensive library of FAA aviation handbooks, regulations, and testing references. Study offline, utilize text-to-speech for audio learning, and keep your materials updated with ease.

**Highlights:** FAA handbook library, FAR/AIM content, Offline document access, Text-to-speech audio study, Full-text search, Bookmarks and annotations, One-tap updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boldmethod free?

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

### Is AeroLibrary free?

AeroLibrary costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Boldmethod or AeroLibrary?

AeroLibrary is rated higher. Boldmethod averages 4.9 out of 5 from 823 ratings, while AeroLibrary averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Boldmethod or AeroLibrary have ads?

Boldmethod shows ads; AeroLibrary does not.

### Which is updated more often, Boldmethod or AeroLibrary?

Boldmethod ships an update every 3 weeks, and AeroLibrary weekly. Most recently, Boldmethod was updated on October 13, 2026 and AeroLibrary on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*