# Prepware Instrument Pilot vs AirTest Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AirTest Pro at 100% against Prepware Instrument Pilot's 36%. AirTest Pro also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (5.0 vs 2.6). Prepware Instrument Pilot's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 2) and chart position (#39 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

AirTest Pro is free to download; Prepware Instrument Pilot costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

AirTest Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prepware Instrument Pilot has 43 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Prepware Instrument Pilot's written reviews are positive against 100% of AirTest Pro's.

Prepware Instrument Pilot ships an update every 4 months, AirTest Pro every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prepware Instrument Pilot | AirTest Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-instrument-pilot/id338887882/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtest-pro/id6480324052/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **43** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 35.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379) | [AirTest Pro LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1760846434) |

## What reviewers say

### Prepware Instrument Pilot

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

**Currently charting:** #39 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


### AirTest Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airtest-pro/id6480324052)

Prepare for FAA aviation tests with a vast database of over 10,000 meticulously crafted questions. This app utilizes a proven training approach, regularly updated by expert instructors to ensure comprehensive and current study material.

**Highlights:** Extensive question database (10,000+), Expert-prepared and updated questions, Proven training approach, Comprehensive study material, Regular updates

**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 AirTest Pro free?

AirTest Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Prepware Instrument Pilot or AirTest Pro?

AirTest Pro is rated higher. Prepware Instrument Pilot averages 2.6 out of 5 from 43 ratings, while AirTest Pro averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Prepware Instrument Pilot or AirTest Pro have ads?

Neither Prepware Instrument Pilot nor AirTest Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prepware Instrument Pilot or AirTest Pro?

Prepware Instrument Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and AirTest Pro every 3 days. Most recently, Prepware Instrument Pilot was updated on September 22, 2026 and AirTest Pro on June 1, 2026.

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