Comparison

Padpilot E vs Airhead ATPL

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Access assigned books
  • Purchase books
  • Digital learning materials
  • Aviation training content
Features
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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.

About

Airhead ATPL

Prepare for your ATPL exams with a comprehensive question bank. Utilize smart features and new feedback questions to aim for high scores across all subjects.

Highlights
  • ATPL exam preparation
  • Comprehensive question bank
  • Smart features
  • Feedback questions
  • Score tracking
Features
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Most up-to-date ATPL Question Bank for Pilots Be well-prepared for aviation exams with Airhead ATPL - the leading EASA ATPL (Aeroplane & Helicopter) question bank among pilots in the UK and Europe. Study anywhere, anytime — even offline. With Airhead, your progress syncs seamlessly across platforms (Web + App), so your prep never stops. Why train with Airhead ATPL? Regulatory Compliance Aligns perfectly with EASA 2020 and UKCAA standards, ensuring full regulatory compliance. More Current Questions Delivers student-reported updates, allowing you to focus on the latest exam trends, rather than outdated content. Extensive and Vetted Database Offers over 50,000 EASA-aligned questions, each reviewed and verified by active airline pilots and instructors. Clear Explanations Features detailed answer breakdowns for every question, plus video walkthroughs to clarify the core logic. Supersonic Mode Speeds up your revision by focusing exclusively on questions from actual exams — perfect for last-minute revision. Pattern Recognition Identifies recurring exam patterns through the "Similarity Checker" filter to help you master common question styles. Detailed Stats & Progress Tracking Analyses your performance metrics to pinpoint weak areas and expedite your path to improvement. Student-Friendly App Streamlines your study sessions with a distraction-free interface, intuitive navigation, and a dedicated dark mode. Smart Filters for Fast Results Refines your practice by filtering questions by authority, topic, or performance, including questions you haven't seen yet. Collections Builds custom question sets for focused revision and seamless collaborative study with fellow students. Weekly Webinars Hosts live sessions with active airline pilots covering recent questions, proven exam techniques, and common pitfalls. Built for ATPL(A) & ATPL(H) All 13 ATPL subjects covered: 010 Air Law 021 Aircraft General Knowledge 022 Instrumentation 031 Mass & Balance 032/034 Performance (Aeroplane/Helicopter) 033 Flight Planning & Monitoring 040 Human Performance 050 Meteorology 061 General Navigation 062 Radio Navigation 070 Operational Procedure 081 Principles of Flight 090 Communications Stay current. Study smarter. Pass with confidence. Download Airhead and prepare with what actually matters. Join the Airhead ATPL community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Airheadatpl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airheadatpl/

Screenshots

Padpilot E4 screens
Airhead ATPL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Padpilot E at none against Airhead ATPL's 13. Padpilot E also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). Airhead ATPL's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Airhead ATPL sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Padpilot E asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Padpilot E ships an update monthly, Airhead ATPL every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Padpilot E versus Airhead ATPL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPadpilot EAirhead ATPL
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.5
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB329 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPadpilot LimitedAirhead ATPL

Customer experience

Padpilot E

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative68.4%

Airhead ATPL

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Padpilot E

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Airhead ATPL

One-time13
  • 1 week subscription$1.00
  • 1 month subscription 30% off$18.00
  • 1 month subscription 20% off$19.00
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  • 3 months subscription 30% off$29.90
  • 1 month subscription$35.00
  • 3 months subscription 20% off$39.90
  • 6 months subscription 30% off$59.00
  • 3 months subscription$69.00
  • 6 months subscription 20% off$69.00
  • 12 months subscription 30% off$89.99
  • 12 months subscription 20% off$99.99
  • 6 months subscription$129.99
  • 12 months subscription$199.99

Questions

Is Padpilot E free?
Padpilot E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airhead ATPL free?
Airhead ATPL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Padpilot E or Airhead ATPL have ads?
Neither Padpilot E nor Airhead ATPL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Padpilot E or Airhead ATPL?
Padpilot E ships an update monthly, and Airhead ATPL every 10 days. Most recently, Padpilot E was updated on September 4, 2026 and Airhead ATPL on September 24, 2026.

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