IPCA Video App vs IR Prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IPCA Video App
This app allows students at specific flight training centers to stream, download, and review video lessons and flight briefings. It serves as a digital companion for aviation education.
- Review video lessons
- Stream video content
- Download video lessons
- Access flight briefings
- EASA/FAA approved training
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The IPCA Video Companion App provides students the possibility to review, stream and download video lessons and flight briefings, while training at one of our EASA/FAA International Pilot Centers, as part of their training.
IR Prep
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Designed for learners worldwide preparing for the United States FAA Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA) knowledge test. Prepare with a complete, structured study system. KEY FEATURES • 650 study cards: 120 abbreviations, 230 aviation terms, and 300 practice questions • Realistic Sprint, Half, and Final mock exams, including the official 60-question/120-minute format • Detailed explanations, trap points, bookmarks, and wrong-answer review • Weak-area analysis, Leitner spaced repetition, and an exam-date study plan • Interface and explanations in 7 languages IR PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock all questions, Half and Final mock exams, complete explanations, exam scheduling, unlimited bookmarks, and remove ads. No subscription. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Practice scores do not guarantee a passing result on the official exam.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IPCA Video App at none against IR Prep's 1. IPCA Video App also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. IR Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. IPCA Video App asks for nothing beyond the download.
IPCA Video App ships an update every 2 weeks, IR Prep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IPCA Video App | IR Prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | E-GUIDED LEARNING EXPERIENCE LLC (CA) | Tomocreate, Inc. |
In-app purchases
IPCA Video App
No in-app purchases
IR Prep
- IR Pro$29.99
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