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FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep vs Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide

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

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About

FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep

Prepare for your FAA Parachute Rigger written test with a comprehensive question bank. Features up-to-date questions, free updates, and professional explanations. Study effectively to ace your exam.

Highlights
  • Up-to-date FAA questions
  • Free, frequent updates
  • Professional explanations
  • Comprehensive question bank
  • Compatible with FAA ACS
  • Multiple study modes
Features
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Spend less time studying and more time flying! This is the FAA Parachute Rigger version of GroundSchool, our FAA knowledge (written) test preparation featuring up-to-date questions, free updates, and a question databank maintained by our professional team of master parachute riggers. 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 here in the AppStore 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 Parachute Rigger 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. * Question bank maintained by our experienced editorial team. * 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 Parachute Rigger version of GroundSchool will prepare you for any or all of the following tests: * Parachute Rigger Senior (RIG) * Parachute Rigger Military Competence (RMC) * Parachute Rigger Master (RMP) * Designated Parachute Rigger Examiner (PRE) 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 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). * Tens of thousands of people have used our products to prepare for their FAA knowledge tests. Ours is a system that works. Good luck on your test!

About

Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide

Prepare for Jumpmaster School with over 1500 questions and flashcards covering parachute components, jumpmaster duties, safety procedures, and aircraft operations. Track your study and test progress with this advanced training aid.

Highlights
  • 1500+ Questions & Flashcards
  • Covers TC 3-21.220 W/C1
  • Parachute Component Nomenclature
  • Jumpmaster Duties & Responsibilities
  • Safety Procedures for Rigging
  • Study and Test Progress Tracking
  • Switch to TC 3-21.220 Easily
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JUMPMASTER SCHOOL IS HARD! GIVE YOURSELF AN EDGE. This app has over 1500 Questions and Nomenclature Flashcards. Includes TC 3-21.220 W/C1. The app covers: 1. Nomenclature and characteristics of parachute components 2. The duties and responsibilities of the jump master 3 The safety procedures for rigging individual equipment 4. Procedures for rigging containers and door bundles 5. Duties of a drop zone safety officer 6. Presentation of jumpmaster briefings and pre-jump training 7. The Jumpmaster Personnel Inspection 8. Execution of jumpmaster duties from a USAF aircraft in flight during a day slick jump. This app will track both your study and test progress for all subjects. It will also allow to to switch to TC 3-21.220 with a single tap of your finger. The Jumpmaster Study Guide app is built using ForceReadiness.com's M-Training System - the most advanced training system available for mobile devices. NOTE: This is NOT the official US Army Jumpmaster School app. Please download the official app too. It contains some basic administrative information not found in this app. This app is specifically designed as a study aid for Jumpmaster School. It's a tough school. Every study aid will help.

Screenshots

FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep4 screens
Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide at 82% against FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep's 0%. Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide also leads on price ($4.99 vs $69.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.0). FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep costs $69.99 and Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide $4.99 up front. FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide has 287 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 82% of Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep ships an update monthly, Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep versus Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAA Parachute Rigger Test PrepJumpmaster PRO Study Guide
Price$69.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.0 (4 ratings)4.7 (287 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews81.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4287 — better
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#87#18 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB678 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDauntless SoftwareForceReadiness.com

Customer experience

FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide

All ratings287 ratings
Positive93.7%
Neutral1.7%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive81.6%
Neutral10.2%
Negative8.2%

Bugs and requests

FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Nomenclature given in plural instead of singular
  • Prejump audio not up to date with current JM course
  • Minor errors in T-11 line by line section of prejump
  • T-11 deficiencies do not match current JM study guide
  • Some parts are outdated and some nomenclature missing
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  • Some nomenclature spelling wrong
  • Army parachute log record isn't in any of the nomenclatures
  • Numbers show up very fuzzy
  • A few missing equipment in the nomenclature section
  • Some pictures of equipment are pixelated and fuzzy
  • Some answers on the tests are wrong

Requested features

12 requests
  • Update Prejump, nomenclature, and deficiencies for the MAY 2025 book
  • Include new Mole 4000
  • Add single pin reserve for testing
  • Update pre-jump with 4th point of performance regarding 1-3 arm length slips
  • Option to repeat audio classes
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  • Allow audio to play in the background
  • Include a door check sequence for a C-17
  • Add pictures of each deficiency
  • Allow users to see an item and type in the correct response
  • Create an app for Pathfinder school
  • Include MC-6 and MC-1 nomenclature
  • Offer both Fort Benning and Fort Bragg pre-jump versions

In-app purchases

1 purchases

FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep

One-time1
  • Audio Review$19.99
1 purchases

Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide

One-time1
  • JM PRO+ Pack$1.99

Questions

Is FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep free?
FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep costs $69.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide free?
Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep or Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide?
Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide is rated higher. FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep averages 3.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide averages 4.7 from 287 ratings.
Do FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep or Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide have ads?
Neither FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep nor Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep or Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide?
FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep ships an update monthly, and Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide every 3 months. Most recently, FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep was updated on September 24, 2026 and Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide on September 29, 2026.
Which is more popular, FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep or Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide?
FAA Parachute Rigger Test Prep currently peaks at #87 in the App Store charts, and Jumpmaster PRO Study Guide at #18. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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