Comparison

King Test Prep Companion vs Pilot Aptitude Test

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

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About

King Test Prep Companion

Prepare for FAA knowledge tests with this app. Study FAA-style questions, flashcards, and unlimited practice exams offline. Track your progress and focus on areas needing review to achieve a high score.

Highlights
  • FAA-style question review
  • Flashcard study decks by category
  • Unlimited practice exams
  • Offline study capability
  • Progress tracking and syncing
  • Detailed question explanations
  • Pinch-to-zoom for figures
Features
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The KING Test Prep Companion App is part of the King VIP Study Method to get a guaranteed high score on your FAA Knowledge Test. It works with the question database of your Ground School and Test Prep course and allows you to study FAA style questions, flash cards and unlimited Practice Exams -- anywhere, anytime. Even when not connected to the Internet! Your question review progress will automatically sync to our online servers the next time your device is connected to the internet. Launching the app and signing in with your iLearn or Cessna credentials, you will be greeted with a list of your FAA ground school course(s). From there, selecting a course will open your choice of 3 King Study Method choices. Flashcards will give you "Decks" of questions by category such as Aerodynamics, Flight Instruments, Sectional Charts, etc. You can choose to shuffle the entire set of decks, or study just one category/deck. You will read the question on the front of the card, then "flip" the card to see the answer side. You can then choose to mark each card "Got This," or "Needs Review" so you can continue to focus on areas that need more work. Clicking the down arrow next to "Explanation" will provide in depth knowledge to help retain valuable information. Use a pinch zoom for any figures to get a closer look! Question Review will present All Questions of your FAA Test Prep course, also broken out by study category or all questions together. Be sure to "Mark" questions you want to review later, which you can toggle viewing only "Marked" questions at the top. You can also view only questions answered incorrectly to focus on troublesome topics. Practice Exams will provide curated exams carefully developed to simulate your FAA test. Mark each question that gives you difficulty for later review. Score your test and go through incorrectly answered questions. Retake any exams where you scored less than 80% until you are scoring high. Be sure to take Unlimited Random Exams repeatedly to get a Top Gun score! King Schools produces home-study courses used in preparation for FAA (The aviation authority in the United States) exams, overcome flying hurdles and meet mandatory flight training requirements. Whether you are studying for Sport Pilot, Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, Commercial Pilot, Flight Instructor (CFI), Multi-Engine or Airline Transport Pilot (ATP); King Schools has a course just for you. Follow the King Study Method and you are certain to achieve a high score on your FAA Exam! King Schools courses are specifically designed to efficiently give you the vital flying knowledge you'll use for the rest of your flying career. Born from a Passion for Flying King Schools, Inc. is the world's leading producer of aviation training videos and computer software. KING was first established in 1974, when John and Martha began flying throughout the country to teach ground school courses. Today, King Schools has over 50 employees operating from an 18,000 sq. ft. complex, housing a dedicated video production facility. In the past 10 years we have delivered more than 4 million hours of video instruction, teaching up to one-third of all pilots in the U.S. obtaining training. We are keenly aware of the importance of the work we do. During the time someone is learning to fly, flying is the most important thing in his or her life. We are privileged to play such a significant role in the lives of such committed individuals. We take pride in producing quality work for these special people.

About

Pilot Aptitude Test

Prepare for aviation cognitive assessments with a suite of scientifically grounded tests. Improve memory, attention, spatial reasoning, and processing speed with modules designed for aspiring pilots and air traffic controllers.

Highlights
  • 14 test modules covering memory, attention, spatial, and processing
  • Working memory and digit recall training
  • Selective and sustained attention exercises
  • Perceptual speed and reaction time drills
  • Numerical reasoning and associative memory tests
  • Audio-visual and spatial orientation modules
Features
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Pilot Aptitude Test is a cognitive assessment suite designed to help aspiring pilots and aviation professionals prepare for the mental demands of pilot and air traffic controller selection programs. Built on well-established paradigms from cognitive psychology, Pilot Aptitude Test features ten scientifically grounded test modules covering working memory, digit recall, selective attention, sustained attention, perceptual speed, reaction time, numerical reasoning, associative memory, audio-visual processing, and spatial orientation. Whether you're preparing for airline cadet programs, military pilot selection, or air traffic controller assessments, Pilot Aptitude Test gives you the tools to train, track, and improve your cognitive performance. WHAT'S INSIDE? 4 CATEGORY AND 14 TEST MODULES COVERING KEY COGNITIVE DOMAINS CATEGORIES: Memory Attention Spatial Processing MODULES: Memory Span (Reverse) and Digit Span Digit sequences are played aloud one by one. Recall and enter them in reverse order. Measures how well you hold and manipulate information under pressure a critical cockpit skill. Tests both short-term memory capacity and working memory manipulation two distinct abilities assessed in pilot screening. Concentration Triangles appear with varying colors, orientations, and dot patterns. Identify matching properties based on changing rules. Tests your ability to filter relevant information and adapt to rule switches. Sustained Attention Respond to target letters among rapid distractors over an extended period. Based on the Continuous Performance Task paradigm, this measures your vigilance critical during long flights and monitoring. Perceptual Speed Cockpit-style dials flash briefly on screen. Read, memorize, and recall instrument values before time runs out. Measures how quickly and accurately you process visual information. Agility React to visual stimuli at unpredictable intervals while avoiding false triggers. Measures reaction time in milliseconds and evaluates speed-accuracy balance for split-second decisions. Mental Arithmetic and Number Series Solve chain calculations under increasing time pressure. Evaluates numerical reasoning speed the same demand pilots face during fuel calculations, descent planning, and real-time decision-making. Visual Memory Symbol–number pairs are displayed briefly. Memorize the associations, then match each symbol to its correct number. Measures your ability to rapidly encode and retrieve visual information. Audio Visual Memory Information arrives through audio and visual channels simultaneously. Memorize both, then recall what you heard and saw. The most demanding module testing multi-sensory processing and retention. Cube Rotation and Cube Folding Determine which rotated 3D cube matches the target orientation. Evaluates mental rotation ability relevant to navigation, orientation. Coordinate System Read distance, heading and rotations on a radar-style coordinate grid. Monitoring A cluster of dots appears on screen for a brief duration then disappears. Measures perception to rapid serial counting. KEY FEATURES 14 cognitive test modules based on published research Adjustable difficulty levels and round counts Detailed performance tracking with accuracy percentages Session history with per-module filtering 2 free credits for each module WHO IS THIS FOR? Aspiring airline and military pilots preparing for cognitive aptitude screening Air traffic controller applicants practicing cognitive assessments Aviation cadets and students sharpening core mental abilities This app is an independent preparation tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any official institution, organization, airline, or testing authority. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://pilot.candevecioglu.com/support/ Terms of Use: https://pilot.candevecioglu.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://pilot.candevecioglu.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

King Test Prep Companion4 screens
Pilot Aptitude Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: King Test Prep Companion at none against Pilot Aptitude Test's 3. King Test Prep Companion also leads on ratings volume (1.4K vs 2). Pilot Aptitude Test's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Pilot Aptitude Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. King Test Prep Companion asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for King Test Prep Companion against 5.0 for Pilot Aptitude Test. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: King Test Prep Companion has 1.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

King Test Prep Companion ships an update every 2 months, Pilot Aptitude Test weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
King Test Prep Companion versus Pilot Aptitude Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKing Test Prep CompanionPilot Aptitude Test
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.4K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.7 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKing Schools, Inc.Can Devecioglu

Customer experience

King Test Prep Companion

All ratings1,426 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

Pilot Aptitude Test

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

King Test Prep Companion

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Doesn't work with all King School courses
  • Charts hard or impossible to view when zoomed in

Requested features

3 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to reset progress through modules
  • Roku app

Pilot Aptitude Test

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

King Test Prep Companion

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pilot Aptitude Test

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pro Access$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Access$12.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pro Access$19.99

Questions

Is King Test Prep Companion free?
King Test Prep Companion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Aptitude Test free?
Pilot Aptitude Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, King Test Prep Companion or Pilot Aptitude Test?
Pilot Aptitude Test is rated higher. King Test Prep Companion averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Pilot Aptitude Test averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do King Test Prep Companion or Pilot Aptitude Test have ads?
Neither King Test Prep Companion nor Pilot Aptitude Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, King Test Prep Companion or Pilot Aptitude Test?
King Test Prep Companion ships an update every 2 months, and Pilot Aptitude Test weekly. Most recently, King Test Prep Companion was updated on September 23, 2026 and Pilot Aptitude Test on September 18, 2026.

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