Comparison

Pilot Planner vs Qualifly

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Planner

This aviation learning app offers comprehensive resources for pilots and enthusiasts. It includes detailed lessons, courses, categories, and quizzes to enhance aviation knowledge.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive aviation learning
  • Detailed lessons and courses
  • Categorized learning modules
  • Interactive quizzes
  • Aviation enthusiast resources
Features
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Study aviation theory in focused sessions with Pilot Planner. Explore structured subjects, work through lessons and practice questions, and use timed quizzes to review your progress. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Browse aviation-theory subjects • Study structured lessons • Practise with quizzes and timed sessions • Choose the number of questions for a session • Save questions, lessons and courses for later • Review results and practice history • Access eligible learning content through in-app purchases Pilot Planner is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with or approved by any aviation authority, approved training organisation or examination provider. It does not replace current authority publications, official examinations, qualified instruction or operational flight information. Do not use the app to make flight-safety or regulatory decisions. An account and internet connection are required to save progress and manage access. Some content requires an in-app purchase or auto-renewing subscription. Available content may vary by licence type and purchase.

About

Qualifly

Features
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Qualifly: PPL(H) - Your Ultimate Learning Tool for the Private Helicopter Pilot License Exam WHY CHOOSE QUALIFLY? Official Catalog: Access the latest version of the ECQB-PPL with all official questions. Learn on the Go: Study offline anytime, anywhere (certain features require an internet connection). WHAT DOES QUALIFLY OFFER? Comprehensive Coverage: Master all categories, including Air Law, Navigation, Meteorology, Human Performance and Limitations, Aircraft General Knowledge (Airframe and Systems, Electrics, Power Plant, and Emergency Equipment), Flight Planning, Communications, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight. Smart Practice (Coming Soon): Maximize retention with spaced repetition in our smart practice mode. Exam Simulation (Coming Soon): Prepare with timed practice sessions under exam conditions. --- Please Note: This catalog covers about 75% of the questions in the full exam catalog. Additional questions will appear in the exam. --- If you subscribe via Apple, payment will be charged to your App Store Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period at the rate of the selected plan. You may manage subscriptions and auto-renewal by going to Account Settings after purchase. We're committed to protecting your personal information and your right to privacy. If you have questions or concerns about our privacy practices, please contact us at hey@youknowthis.io. --- Terms of use: https://youknowthis.io/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Pilot Planner4 screens
Qualifly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pilot Planner at 15.1 against Qualifly's 17.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pilot Planner sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $70.00 per month and Qualifly sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pilot Planner versus Qualifly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot PlannerQualifly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoetic X LLCHornet Ventures GmbH

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Pilot Planner

Subscriptions9
  • Monthly Plan$70.001 Month
  • Meteorology$119.991 Year
  • Aircraft General Knowledge$119.991 Year
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  • Communications$119.991 Year
  • Navigation$119.991 Year
  • Operational Procedures$119.991 Year
  • Principles of Flight$119.991 Year
  • Flight Performance & Planning$119.991 Year
  • Full Access Plan$500.001 Year
4 purchases

Qualifly

Subscriptions4
  • Qualifly Premium1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Qualifly Premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Qualifly Premium$79.991 Year
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  • Qualifly Premium$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot Planner free?
Pilot Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Qualifly free?
Qualifly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot Planner or Qualifly have ads?
Neither Pilot Planner nor Qualifly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Planner or Qualifly?
Pilot Planner ships an update every 5 months, and Qualifly every 5 months. Most recently, Pilot Planner was updated on October 2, 2026 and Qualifly on October 19, 2026.

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