Comparison

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep vs Embry

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

Head to head
About

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep

Prepare for FAA commercial pilot written tests with a comprehensive database of actual, up-to-date questions and detailed explanations. Study using flexible modes and ensure you're ready for your exam with content updated by experienced pilot examiners and instructors.

Highlights
  • Actual FAA questions
  • Up-to-date content
  • Detailed explanations
  • Illustrated charts and figures
  • Flexible study modes
  • Free updates
Features
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Spend less time studying and more time flying! This is the COMMERCIAL PILOT version of GroundSchool, our FAA knowledge (written) test preparation featuring up-to-date questions, free updates, and illustrated explanations written by a professional team of pilot examiners and instructors. GroundSchool is fully compatible with FAA ACS (Airman Certification Standards) and our editorial team is working to keep it so as ACS continues to evolve. Don't be fooled by imitators! Competing apps use only the limited set of questions that the FAA publicly releases via its website - that is not enough to adequately prepare you for your test! Our GroundSchool app, on the other hand, features a much more comprehensive database (typically about 2-4 times the size of the demo FAA public one) of actual and current FAA questions that you likely can and will be asked on the actual test! This along with our detailed, professional explanations and easy to use interface are major reasons why pilots have come to trust GroundSchool. Study actual, up-to-date FAA questions and then ACE your FAA Commercial Pilot knowledge (written) test the easy way with GroundSchool FAA Knowledge Test Preparation software by Dauntless Aviation, the trusted leader in FAA written test preparation. Features: * Actual FAA Questions Current and Valid for Right Now. As soon as you install the software, use the 'update' feature and the software will connect to our servers, grab the latest questions, images, figures, and explanation content, and you'll be good to go. * Detailed Explanations written by an experienced editorial team of examiner and instructor pilots. * All Charts and Figures Included * Several flexible study modes - fits the way you want to study! * Compatible with all FAA "ground school" classroom-based courses This Commercial Pilot version of GroundSchool will prepare you for any or all of the following tests: * CAX - Commercial Pilot Airplane * CGX - Commercial Pilot Helicopter * CBG - Commercial Pilot Balloon - Gas * CBH - Commercial Pilot Balloon - Hot Air * CRG - Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Gyroplane * CRH - Commercial Pilot Rotorcraft Helicopter * CPG - Commercial Pilot Glider * MCA - Military Competence Airplane * MCH Military Competence Helicopter** * CLA - Commercial Pilot Lighter Than-Air (Airship) * Canadian Commercial Pilot to USA FAA Conversion With Dauntless Aviation's GroundSchool, you don't need to worry: * Our material is UP TO DATE. No matter what date is listed here in regarding the 'Release date', this date refers to the program itself only. Once you get the program on your device, use the built-in update feature and it will connect to our servers and download the latest and greatest version of the test prep content and our explanations that we have available. To learn more about this, please visit our website. * Furthermore, you are welcome to update the material as often as you like. This means that even if you don't take your test soon, when do you, GroundSchool will be ready for you. Compare this to books or DVDs (which are going out of date from the moment they are printed). * We pride ourselves on the quality of our explanations. This is not some idle boast - our explanations are more detailed and more illustrated than that of ANY other FAA knowledge test provider, period. * Tens of thousands of people have used our products to prepare for their FAA knowledge tests. Ours is a system that works. MILITARY CONVERSION PILOT? Yes! This software will prepare you for the MCA (Military Competence Airplane) and MCH (Military Competence Helicopter) written tests that you need to take and pass to convert your military flight experience into a corresponding US FAA Commercial Pilot (or other, as per the FAA) certificate. Good luck on your test!

About

Embry

Manage your academic life and connect with your university community. Stay organized with event and class calendars, receive important notifications, and access campus resources. Discover events, join groups, and find your way around campus.

Highlights
  • Event and class calendar
  • Academic tools access
  • Deadline notifications
  • Campus community interaction
  • Campus map and services
  • Group and club involvement
Features
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The Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University App brings campus to your fingertips and enables you to connect with the Embry-Riddle community: Stay on top of your events, classes, and assignments with the built in calendar function, and get notified of important dates, deadlines & security announcements. Make friends, ask questions, and access campus resources at any time! Some other exciting features include: + ACADEMICS: real-time access to all of the critical academic tools. + DEADLINES: Stay on top of multiple deadlines with push-notifications, students receive reminders, alerts and critical notifications. + CLASSES: Manage classes, create to-dos & reminders, and stay on top of assignments. + EVENTS: Discover campus events, set reminders, and track your attendance + FEATURED ACTIVITIES: Orientation, Homecoming, etc. + CAMPUS COMMUNITY: Meet friends, ask questions, and keep up with what's happening on the campus wall. + GROUPS & CLUBS: Get involved with campus organizations and meet people with similar interests + CAMPUS SERVICES: Learn about services offered, such as Academic Advising, Financial Aid & Counselling. + PUSH NOTIFICATIONS: Receive important campus notifications and emergency alerts. + CAMPUS MAP: Find the quickest route to classes, events, and offices.

Screenshots

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep4 screens
Embry4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Embry at Free against FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep's $69.99. Embry also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

Embry is free to download; FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep costs $69.99 up front. FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Embry asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Embry holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Embry has 417 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 73% of Embry's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep ships an update monthly, Embry every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep versus Embry: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAA Commercial Pilot Test PrepEmbry
Price$69.99Free — better
Rating3.4 (28 ratings)4.7 (417 ratings) — better
Positive reviews65.0% of reviews72.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28417 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size364 MB68 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDauntless SoftwareEmbry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc.

Customer experience

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep

All ratings28 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative39.3%
Written reviews60 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative33.3%

Embry

All ratings417 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative19.7%

User reviews

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for learning concepts
  • 💯 High scores achieved
  • 📚 Comprehensive question sets
  • 💡 Detailed explanations
  • 📱 Portability for studying

Room to improve

  • ⚠️ Outdated question bank
  • ❓ Questions not current with test
  • 📉 Lower scores on actual exam
  • 😠 Poor customer support
  • 💰 Expensive for features

Embry

From 417 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to navigate and user-friendly interface
  • 📚 Comprehensive access to class schedules and course information
  • 🎓 Strong engineering and aeronautical programs with real-world focus
  • 🏫 State-of-the-art labs and facilities
  • 💼 Excellent industry connections and internship opportunities

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
  • ⏱️ Slow loading times and sluggish performance
  • 🔐 Login and authentication problems
  • 📍 Limited campus map functionality
  • ⚠️ Incomplete feature set compared to full website

Bugs and requests

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Update consistently fails
  • Audio feature not downloading
  • Questions glitch on iPhone
  • App crashes when quiz selected
  • Cannot open after update
Show 4 more
  • New version crashes after every question
  • Missing diagrams
  • App forgets place
  • Graph charts without drawing capability

Requested features

9 requests
  • More current questions
  • Improved audio feature
  • Better customer support
  • More visuals in explanations
  • Ability to share test results
Show 4 more
  • Dark mode option
  • Ability to turn off graph questions
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Review missed questions after test

Embry

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes when selecting courses
  • Login credentials not recognized
  • Campus selection screen freezes
  • Discussion tab shows no responses despite posting
  • Classes fail to load or display current year courses
Show 5 more
  • App icon white border partially cut off
  • Modules and videos inaccessible through app
  • Grades feature doesn't show all submissions
  • Poor synchronization between app and Canvas
  • App freezes and requires reinstall to reset

Requested features

10 requests
  • Building number search in campus map
  • Satellite view for campus map
  • Room number display in daily schedule
  • Calendar export to Apple Calendar and Android
  • Email link integration
Show 5 more
  • Module and video access for non-graded content
  • Social feed featured on home page
  • Discussion tab improvements
  • Better event thumbnails and calendar controls
  • ERNIE integration into app

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep

One-time1
  • Audio Review$19.99
None

Embry

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep free?
FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep costs $69.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Embry free?
Embry is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep or Embry?
Embry is rated higher. FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep averages 3.4 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Embry averages 4.7 from 417 ratings.
Do FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep or Embry have ads?
Neither FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep nor Embry shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep or Embry?
FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep ships an update monthly, and Embry every 6 weeks. Most recently, FAA Commercial Pilot Test Prep was updated on October 19, 2026 and Embry on October 12, 2026.

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