Comparison

Pilot vs PPL Question Bank

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

Head to head
About

Pilot

This reference app provides flight crews with fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms. It includes organized lists for general terms, datalink messages, airports, aircraft registrations, and airlines, drawing from numerous international sources.

Highlights
  • Offline access to 14,000+ aviation abbreviations
  • Organized lists: general, CPDLC, airports, registrations, airlines
  • Covers FAA, NOTAM, EASA, Jeppesen, and more
  • Fast and intuitive search functionality
  • Created by a pilot for pilots
  • Optimized for flight planning and in-flight reference
Features
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Pilot-Abbr – Aviation Abbreviations for Flight Crews Pilot-Abbr is a powerful reference app designed for professional pilots, providing fast, offline access to over 14,000 aviation abbreviations and acronyms from international sources. Main Features: Five Organized Lists: • Abbreviations – General aviation terms used by pilots. • CPDLC Messages – Commonly used datalink message elements. • Airports – IATA and ICAO codes, airport name, city, and flag. • Registrations – Aircraft registration codes by country. • Airlines – IATA and ICAO codes, airline name, and country. Sources Include: • FAA Abbreviations • U.S. Aeronautical Contractions • NOTAM Abbreviations • Canadian AIM • Performance-Based Navigation (PBN) • Jeppesen • Boeing Acronyms • EASA Acronyms • Dangerous Goods and Ground Handling codes • And more Whether you're decoding a NOTAM, preparing for departure, or reviewing CPDLC messages, Pilot-Abbr gives you the reference you need — anytime, even offline. Why Pilots Use Pilot-Abbr: • Created by a pilot, for pilots • Fast, intuitive search • Covers operational, regulatory, and airline-specific terms • Optimized for flight planning, briefing, and in-flight reference Subscription Details • $4.99/year, auto-renewable • Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period • Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase • Manage or cancel your subscription in your iTunes account settings • No partial refunds Legal • Privacy Policy & Terms of Service: https://villarroel98.wixsite.com/hazmat-pjv/about • Apple EULA (End User License Agreement): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot-Abbr — The most complete aviation abbreviation tool on the App Store. Essential for every flight crew.

About

PPL Question Bank

Prepare for your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) theoretical exams with an interactive study app. Practice multiple-choice questions, take mock tests by subject, review answers, and track your progress to build aviation knowledge.

Highlights
  • Offline question practice
  • Subject-based mock tests
  • Answer review and analysis
  • Progress tracking
  • Flexible study sessions
  • Covers all PPL subjects
Features
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Prepare for Your PPL Exams with Confidence Build your aviation knowledge and prepare for your Private Pilot Licence (PPL) theoretical exams using an interactive study and practice app designed for student pilots. You can practice multiple-choice questions, complete subject-based mock tests, review your answers, identify weak areas, and track your progress while preparing for your exams. Features Question Practice Practice PPL theoretical knowledge questions by subject and strengthen your understanding through repeated practice. Offline Practice Download question data and continue practicing wherever you are, even without an internet connection. Mock Exams Test your knowledge with subject-based mock exams designed to provide a structured PPL exam preparation experience. Detailed Test Results Review your results after each test, check correct and incorrect answers, and identify subjects that need more practice. Progress Tracking Monitor your performance across PPL subjects and follow your progress over time. Flexible Study Sessions Practice a few questions during a short break or complete a full mock exam when you have more time. PPL Subjects • 010 Air Law • 020 Aircraft General Knowledge • 030 Flight Performance and Planning • 040 Human Performance and Limitations • 050 Meteorology • 060 Navigation • 070 Operational Procedures • 080 Principles of Flight • 090 Communications Whether you're beginning your PPL theoretical training, preparing for an upcoming exam, or refreshing your aviation knowledge, PPL Question Bank provides a simple and focused way to practice questions and monitor your progress. Study anywhere. Track your progress. Prepare with confidence. Terms of Use: https://captaintech.space/pplEULA.html Privacy Policy: https://captaintech.space/pplPrivacy.html

Screenshots

Pilot4 screens
PPL Question Bank4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PPL Question Bank at 5.0 against Pilot's 4.0. PPL Question Bank also leads on monetization model (free vs subscription) and update cadence (every 8 months vs every 31 months). Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Pilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year and PPL Question Bank sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PPL Question Bank holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot ships an update every 31 months, PPL Question Bank every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Pilot versus PPL Question Bank: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilotPPL Question Bank
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 31 monthsEvery 8 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPedro Jose Villarroel CuevasNazmi Yavuz

Customer experience

Pilot

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

PPL Question Bank

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pilot

Subscriptions1
  • PilotAbbr Subscription$4.991 Year
3 purchases

PPL Question Bank

One-time3
  • 1 Month Pro Subscription$10.00
  • 2 Months Pro Subscription$15.00
  • 3 Months Pro Subscription$20.00

Questions

Is Pilot free?
Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PPL Question Bank free?
PPL Question Bank is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot or PPL Question Bank?
PPL Question Bank is rated higher. Pilot averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while PPL Question Bank averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Pilot or PPL Question Bank have ads?
Neither Pilot nor PPL Question Bank shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot or PPL Question Bank?
Pilot ships an update every 31 months, and PPL Question Bank every 8 months. Most recently, Pilot was updated on November 4, 2026 and PPL Question Bank on November 3, 2026.

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