Comparison

787 ECL vs Pilot School

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

Head to head
About

787 ECL

This app provides offline electronic checklists for B787 and B777 aircraft, designed for pilots and aviation enthusiasts. It offers an interactive way to study procedures and aircraft systems for training and self-study purposes.

Highlights
  • Offline Electronic Checklists
  • Normal and Non-Normal Checklists
  • Interactive QRH/ECL Logic Study
  • Simulator Preparation
  • Self-Study Tool
  • Long-Haul Downtime Review
Features
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This application is designed for B787 and B777 pilots and aviation enthusiasts. Important Notice This app is intended for educational and training purposes only. It is not an operational tool and must not be used for real-world flight operations. What This App Offers A complete Electronic Checklist (ECL) experience presented offline Access to Normal and Non-Normal checklists without an internet connection An interactive way to study and understand QRH/ECL logic and flows Ideal for simulator preparation, self-study, and long-haul downtime All checklists are available offline, allowing you to review procedures anytime, anywhere—perfect for long sectors and simulator preparation. This app is designed to enhance procedural understanding and familiarity with aircraft systems in a safe, educational environment. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Wishing you safe flights and effective training!

About

Pilot School

Prepare for aviation ground school exams with practice questions covering essential topics like air law, meteorology, and navigation. Test your knowledge and aim for a high pass rate to earn your pilot license.

Highlights
  • PPL, NPPL, PPL(m) practice questions
  • Confuser style challenging questions
  • Covers Airlaw, Meteorology, Navigation
  • Includes Aircraft Technical and General
  • Flight planning & Performance topics
  • Human Performance and Radio Telephony
Features
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Pilot School: Ground Theory is the perfect companion for progression through the ground school examinations and tests. With confuser style questions to guide you through the most difficult and challenging questions you will meet in your PPL/ NPPL or PPL(m) test. Airlaw and Procedures Meteorology Navigation Aircraft Technical and General Flight planning & Performance Human Performance Radio Telephony Can you achieve the pass rate to become a Pilot? This app will help you on your route to your PPL, NPPL, or NPPL(m)

Screenshots

787 ECL4 screens
Pilot School4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pilot School at 100% against 787 ECL's 0%. Pilot School also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). 787 ECL's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

787 ECL is free to download; Pilot School costs $5.99 up front. 787 ECL sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pilot School asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

787 ECL ships an update monthly, Pilot School every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
787 ECL versus Pilot School: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter787 ECLPilot School
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMohamed FarhadiCalum Mackay

Customer experience

787 ECL

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Pilot School

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

787 ECL

Subscriptions2
  • B787 ECL$1.991 Month
  • B787 ECL$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • B787 ECL - Life Time$59.99
None

Pilot School

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 787 ECL free?
787 ECL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot School free?
Pilot School costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 787 ECL or Pilot School have ads?
Neither 787 ECL nor Pilot School shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 787 ECL or Pilot School?
787 ECL ships an update monthly, and Pilot School every 3 weeks. Most recently, 787 ECL was updated on November 3, 2026 and Pilot School on November 3, 2026.

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