# Prepware Sport Pilot vs Private Pilot Test Prep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Private Pilot Test Prep at 85% against Prepware Sport Pilot's 33%. Private Pilot Test Prep also leads on price (Free vs $4.99) and rating (4.8 vs 2.0). Prepware Sport Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#157 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Private Pilot Test Prep is free to download; Prepware Sport Pilot costs $4.99 up front. Private Pilot Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Prepware Sport Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Private Pilot Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Pilot Test Prep has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Prepware Sport Pilot's written reviews are positive against 85% of Private Pilot Test Prep's.

Prepware Sport Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Private Pilot Test Prep fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prepware Sport Pilot | Private Pilot Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-sport-pilot/id338887380/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **84.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#157** | — |
| Size | 21 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379) | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) |

## What reviewers say

### Prepware Sport Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-sport-pilot/id338887380)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for the FAA Knowledge Exam with this comprehensive study tool. It offers flashcard-style review of questions, answers, and explanations, allowing you to study by subject or take realistic practice tests.

**Highlights:** FAA Knowledge Exam preparation, Flashcard-style review, Questions, answers, and explanations, Study by subject, Realistic practice tests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Private Pilot Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1455479633)

Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with over 900 practice questions and detailed explanations. Customize study sessions, review missed questions, and take simulated exams that mirror the official test format and question distribution. Unlock a complete ground school course for advanced features and tracking.

**Highlights:** Over 900 FAA practice questions, Detailed explanations and references, Customizable study sessions, Practice sessions from missed questions, Simulated FAA exams, Data sync across iOS devices, Instructor endorsement upon course completion

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Private Pilot Course Trial | Free | one-time |
| Private Pilot Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ground School | $99.99 | one-time |
| Private Pilot Ground School | $149.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Thorough course with good foundation
- 🚀 Great graphics and easy to follow
- 🚀 Helped pass the FAA exam
- 🚀 Realistic practice exams with FARs and AIMs
- 🚀 Excellent explanations and figures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Grading issues and incorrect marking of answers
- 🐛 Frequent app updates required, causing issues for users with poor internet
- 🐛 Inability to review missed questions after exiting the app
- 🐛 Lack of zoom and drawing tools for charts
- 🐛 Crashes and login issues reported

**Reported bugs**

- Grading issues and incorrect marking of answers
- Frequent app updates required, causing issues for users with poor internet
- Inability to review missed questions after exiting the app
- Crashes and login issues reported

**Requested features**

- Add sound when choosing correct answers
- Provide separate guides for each chapter
- Offer 50-question practice tests by chapter
- Allow users to pause and resume simulated tests
- Provide a bank of all practice tests and simulated tests


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prepware Sport Pilot free?

Prepware Sport Pilot costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Private Pilot Test Prep free?

Private Pilot Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Prepware Sport Pilot or Private Pilot Test Prep?

Private Pilot Test Prep is rated higher. Prepware Sport Pilot averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Private Pilot Test Prep averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Prepware Sport Pilot or Private Pilot Test Prep have ads?

Neither Prepware Sport Pilot nor Private Pilot Test Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prepware Sport Pilot or Private Pilot Test Prep?

Prepware Sport Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Private Pilot Test Prep fortnightly. Most recently, Prepware Sport Pilot was updated on October 29, 2026 and Private Pilot Test Prep on October 29, 2026.

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