CATSneo vs Padpilot E
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CATSneo
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The new CATS App is the future of theoretical knowledge training in aviation. CATS Aviation training systems are used by thousands worldwide to launch their commercial careers. Get access to all subjects today via your CATS partner school! What makes the CATS App distinctive is: 1) study can be undertaken offline 2) the app can be freely used in portrait or landscape orientations 3) pinch & zoom is built-in to make exploring the text and graphics much easier CATSneo App includes: - course progress charts - overview lecture presentations you can sit back and watch - full colour study guides - all the books in the palm of your hand - exam question bank with pull-out annexes - e-exam interface and health meters to show exam readiness - built-in progress tests for your course - materials for EASA PPL with Air Pilot's Manuals - all EASA ATPL/CPL/IR, (A) or (H) subjects in your course - mock exams for each subject - option to re-attempt incorrectly answered questions CATS - the world leader in aviation training innovation.
Padpilot E
Access assigned or purchased educational books. This reader allows students to engage with digital learning materials provided by their aviation training organization or bought directly.
- Access assigned books
- Purchase books
- Digital learning materials
- Aviation training content
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Padpilot's E-Reader provides access either to those Padpilot books that have been assigned to you by your ATO, or purchased by you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Padpilot E at 3 against CATSneo's 1. Padpilot E also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CATSneo ships an update every 2 months, Padpilot E monthly. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CATSneo | Padpilot E |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 21.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CATS International Ltd | Padpilot Limited |
In-app purchases
CATSneo
No in-app purchases
Padpilot E
No in-app purchases
