Comparison

Prepware CFI vs R66 Cockpit Trainer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Prepware CFI

Prepare for the 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
  • Comprehensive preparation tool
Features
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Comprehensive preparation, study and test tool for the FAA Knowledge Exam. Flashcard style review of questions, answers and explanations included for you to study by subject or with a true-to-form practice test.

About

R66 Cockpit Trainer

Learn the startup sequence for the Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. Practice operating all switches in the correct order to avoid issues like hot starts. Includes various failure scenarios and a 'no error' mode for practice.

Highlights
  • Animated cockpit panel and controls
  • Interactive switches for engine start
  • Random and specific failure scenarios
  • Hot Start and Starter Sluggish simulations
  • 'No Error Mode' for unhindered practice
  • Supports 'Before Starting Engine' checklist (via IAP)
Features
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R66 cockpit trainer Avoid hot starts and make yourself familiar with the startup process of the Robinson R66 turbine helicopter. The complete panel and also the cyclic, collective, pedals and rotor brake are animated. All switches are working and need to be operated in the correct sequence in order to start the engine successfully. You can choose from random failures or select a specific scenario such as: - Hot Start (you will need to do the correct actions to abort the start correctly) - Starter Sluggish (the battery voltage will be low and you need to make the right decision) - MGT too high (there will be a high residual temperature) - Oil Pressure Failure Also there is an 'No Error Mode' This enables you to try all buttons, do all checks without any consequences. CFIs can use this mode to setup scenarios for their students. The check begins with the 'Starting Engine and Run-Up' checklist (Battery, strobe switches - ON ... etc) and concludes with N1 stable at 65% to 67%. There is an in-app-purchase available that enables to begin the checks with the 'Before Starting Engine' checklist. The app uses the initial cockpit design. For further information on how to avoid hot starts, please check the training section at www.robinsonheli.com Visit our website www.gyronimo.com for a demo video. For iPad and iPhone in portrait or landscape format. High quality graphics, optimized for Retina screens.

Screenshots

Prepware CFI4 screens
R66 Cockpit Trainer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prepware CFI at $9.99 against R66 Cockpit Trainer's $24.99. Prepware CFI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 13 months). R66 Cockpit Trainer's advantage is rating (3.3 vs 2.4) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, ads and device support 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

Prepware CFI costs $9.99 and R66 Cockpit Trainer $24.99 up front. R66 Cockpit Trainer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Prepware CFI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

R66 Cockpit Trainer holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Prepware CFI's written reviews are positive against 36% of R66 Cockpit Trainer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Prepware CFI ships an update every 4 months, R66 Cockpit Trainer every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Prepware CFI versus R66 Cockpit Trainer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrepware CFIR66 Cockpit Trainer
Price$9.99 — better$24.99
Rating2.4 (38 ratings)3.3 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.3% of reviews35.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAGyronimo, LLC

Customer experience

Prepware CFI

All ratings38 ratings
Positive23.7%
Neutral26.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews67 reviews
Positive31.3%
Neutral23.9%
Negative44.8%

R66 Cockpit Trainer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

None

Prepware CFI

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

R66 Cockpit Trainer

One-time1
  • Before Starting Engine Check$9.99

Questions

Is Prepware CFI free?
Prepware CFI costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is R66 Cockpit Trainer free?
R66 Cockpit Trainer costs $24.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Prepware CFI or R66 Cockpit Trainer?
R66 Cockpit Trainer is rated higher. Prepware CFI averages 2.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while R66 Cockpit Trainer averages 3.3 from 8 ratings.
Do Prepware CFI or R66 Cockpit Trainer have ads?
Neither Prepware CFI nor R66 Cockpit Trainer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Prepware CFI or R66 Cockpit Trainer?
Prepware CFI ships an update every 4 months, and R66 Cockpit Trainer every 13 months. Most recently, Prepware CFI was updated on October 23, 2026 and R66 Cockpit Trainer on October 24, 2026.

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