# Prepware Instrument Pilot vs Idaho CDL Test Prep

The clearest difference is rating: Idaho CDL Test Prep at 4.0 against Prepware Instrument Pilot's 2.6. Idaho CDL Test Prep also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Prepware Instrument Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (43 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Prepware Instrument Pilot costs $9.99 and Idaho CDL Test Prep $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Idaho CDL Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prepware Instrument Pilot has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Prepware Instrument Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Idaho CDL Test Prep every 20 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prepware Instrument Pilot | Idaho CDL Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$9.99** | $12.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-instrument-pilot/id338887882/reviews) | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaho-cdl-test-prep/id1489821482/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 20 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#58** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379) | [Kelvin Beecroft](https://appshunter.io/developer/301291170) |

## What reviewers say

### Prepware Instrument Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-instrument-pilot/id338887882)

**Currently charting:** #58 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your FAA Knowledge Exam with flashcard-style reviews and practice tests. Study by subject or take a full practice exam to gauge your readiness.

**Highlights:** Flashcard-style review, Questions, answers, and explanations, Study by subject, Practice test simulation, FAA Knowledge Exam preparation

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good value for money
- 👍 Offline functionality
- 👍 Helpful for passing written exams
- 👍 Simple interface
- 👍 Explanations provided

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Outdated question bank
- 👎 Inaccurate questions/answers
- 👎 Missing core features
- 👎 Poor optimization for iPad
- 👎 Formatting issues

**Reported bugs**

- Text frequently cut off
- App cannot dynamically scale text
- Some questions missing figures
- Figures have nothing to do with the question
- Correct answers no longer shown in green

**Requested features**

- Ability to focus on previously incorrect answers
- Major update for functionality and display bugs
- Ensure all software is up to date with FAA question banks
- Add timer and number of questions selection
- Ability to eliminate questions already known


### Idaho CDL Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idaho-cdl-test-prep/id1489821482)

Prepare for your Commercial Driver's License permit test with extensive practice questions and study materials. Learn at your own pace, even offline, and focus on the specific CDL classes and endorsements you need to pass.

**Highlights:** Offline study capability, DMV-style practice quizzes, CDL class and endorsement focus, 580+ practice questions, Includes Idaho CDL Manual, Printable cheat sheets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prepware Instrument Pilot free?

Prepware Instrument Pilot costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Idaho CDL Test Prep free?

Idaho CDL Test Prep costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Prepware Instrument Pilot or Idaho CDL Test Prep?

Idaho CDL Test Prep is rated higher. Prepware Instrument Pilot averages 2.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while Idaho CDL Test Prep averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Prepware Instrument Pilot or Idaho CDL Test Prep have ads?

Neither Prepware Instrument Pilot nor Idaho CDL Test Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prepware Instrument Pilot or Idaho CDL Test Prep?

Prepware Instrument Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Idaho CDL Test Prep every 20 months. Most recently, Prepware Instrument Pilot was updated on October 17, 2026 and Idaho CDL Test Prep on October 10, 2026.

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