# ASTB Prep vs FlightBoss

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ASTB Prep at 94% against FlightBoss's 50%. ASTB Prep also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (441 vs 10). FlightBoss's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ASTB Prep sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and FlightBoss sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ASTB Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ASTB Prep has 441 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of ASTB Prep's written reviews are positive against 50% of FlightBoss's.

ASTB Prep ships an update fortnightly, FlightBoss every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ASTB Prep | FlightBoss |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (441 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astb-prep/id1549216388/reviews)** | [3.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightboss/id1556221444/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **441** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | **93.6% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 815 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Hastings](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549216390) | [Russell Aviation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1079676024) |

## What reviewers say

### ASTB Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/astb-prep/id1549216388)

Prepare for naval aviation exams with comprehensive study materials, practice tests, and simulators. Covers all subtests for Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation selection. Features adaptive testing and offline access.

**Highlights:** 73 comprehensive lessons, 140+ flashcard decks, 600+ sample test questions, Unlimited adaptive practice tests, UAV tracking simulator, Terrain identification simulator, Stick and throttle simulators

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joystick Functionality | Free | one-time |
| Full Access | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great tool for ASTB prep
- 👍 Comprehensive study materials
- 🚀 Helpful simulators for PBM
- 🚀 Improved test scores
- 👍 Detailed lessons and practice tests

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some math/physics questions have incorrect answers
- 🐛 UAV simulator not fully accurate to real test
- 🐛 Stick and throttle simulator needs improvement

**Reported bugs**

- Mechanical comprehension test has 30 questions, not 20
- Terrain identification section has occasional screen color issues

**Requested features**

- Option to disable timer for terrain identification
- Ability to configure duration of correct answer display
- Add audio for UAV portion to simulate real test experience
- Include emergency scenario training for UAV


### FlightBoss

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightboss/id1556221444)

Manage aircraft maintenance, inspections, and flight logs with automated alerts and digital document storage. Track compliance, log flight hours, and communicate with co-owners seamlessly. Offers a free trial for new users.

**Highlights:** Flight log tracking (Hobbs/Tach), Maintenance and inspection management, Automated compliance alerts (FAA Part 91), Customizable inspection tracking, Digital logbook, Document archiving, Multi-owner functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ASTB Prep free?

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

### Is FlightBoss free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ASTB Prep or FlightBoss?

ASTB Prep is rated higher. ASTB Prep averages 4.9 out of 5 from 441 ratings, while FlightBoss averages 3.8 from 10 ratings.

### Do ASTB Prep or FlightBoss have ads?

Neither ASTB Prep nor FlightBoss shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ASTB Prep or FlightBoss?

ASTB Prep ships an update fortnightly, and FlightBoss every 3 weeks. Most recently, ASTB Prep was updated on October 19, 2026 and FlightBoss on October 4, 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.*