Comparison

Pilot Planner vs HelicopterSchool

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

HelicopterSchool

Features
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Prepare for your helicopter checkride with structured lessons, audio, flashcards, and quizzes built specifically for rotorcraft pilots. Study for your Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and CFII checkrides. Learn key concepts, target weak areas, test your knowledge, and track your progress, all in one place. HelicopterSchool includes: • Clear, focused lessons • Aviation weather training • Audio lessons for studying anywhere • Adaptive flashcards • Customizable quizzes with instant feedback • Progress tracking and cross-device sync Build your knowledge and approach your checkride with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pilot Planner4 screens
HelicopterSchool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Pilot Planner at 15.1 against HelicopterSchool'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 HelicopterSchool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Planner ships an update every 5 months, HelicopterSchool every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pilot Planner versus HelicopterSchool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot PlannerHelicopterSchool
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 9 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 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCoetic X LLCSIRT6APPS LLC

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
2 purchases

HelicopterSchool

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$24.991 Month
  • Full Access$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot Planner free?
Pilot Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HelicopterSchool free?
HelicopterSchool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot Planner or HelicopterSchool have ads?
Neither Pilot Planner nor HelicopterSchool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Planner or HelicopterSchool?
Pilot Planner ships an update every 5 months, and HelicopterSchool every 9 months. Most recently, Pilot Planner was updated on September 1, 2026 and HelicopterSchool on September 20, 2026.

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