# Prepware Commercial Pilot vs Instrument Test Prep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instrument Test Prep at 88% against Prepware Commercial Pilot's 38%. Instrument Test Prep also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.8). Prepware Commercial Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#170 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Instrument Test Prep is free to download; Prepware Commercial Pilot costs $9.99 up front. Instrument Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Prepware Commercial Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instrument Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 155 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Prepware Commercial Pilot's written reviews are positive against 88% of Instrument Test Prep's.

Prepware Commercial Pilot ships an update every 4 months, Instrument Test Prep fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prepware Commercial Pilot | Instrument Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-commercial-pilot/id338889475/reviews) | **[4.9 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-test-prep/id1456043080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#170** | — |
| Size | 26 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 Commercial Pilot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prepware-commercial-pilot/id338889475)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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

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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instrument Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-test-prep/id1456043080)

Prepare for your FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test with a comprehensive question bank and detailed explanations. Customize study sessions, take simulated exams, and track your progress. An optional upgrade unlocks full ground school lessons and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Over 900 FAA questions with explanations, Customizable study sessions, Simulated FAA exams, Review missed questions, Track progress across devices, Study resources library

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument Ground School Trial | Free | one-time |
| Instrument Rating Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ground School | $129.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prepware Commercial Pilot free?

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

### Is Instrument Test Prep free?

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

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

Instrument Test Prep is rated higher. Prepware Commercial Pilot averages 2.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Instrument Test Prep averages 4.9 from 155 ratings.

### Do Prepware Commercial Pilot or Instrument Test Prep have ads?

Neither Prepware Commercial Pilot nor Instrument Test Prep shows ads.

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

Prepware Commercial Pilot ships an update every 4 months, and Instrument Test Prep fortnightly. Most recently, Prepware Commercial Pilot was updated on October 13, 2026 and Instrument Test Prep on October 13, 2026.

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