Comparison

Private Pilot Checkride vs iPIPER Aircraft Apps

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

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About

Private Pilot Checkride

Prepare for your private pilot practical exam with over 900 questions and answers based on FAA standards. This app helps identify knowledge gaps and build confidence for your checkride, covering all essential aviation topics.

Highlights
  • Over 900 exam-style questions and answers
  • Aligned with FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS)
  • Answers with FAA references and ACS codes
  • Flag questions for custom study sets
  • Includes Applicant Practical Test Checklist
  • Covers all essential private pilot topics
Features
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Using a question-and-answer format, Private Pilot Checkride lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the pilot certification process – the Practical Exam – and provides succinct, ready responses. Pilots will find this App an indispensable tool in both planning for what to expect during the airplane checkride and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate them as excellent preparation for students, as well as preps for Flight Reviews, aircraft transitions, and as general refresher material. This Private Pilot Checkride app is based on the popular Private Oral Exam Guide book by Jason Blair and aligns with the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS). It is designed for student pilots training for the Private Pilot Certificate with an airplane rating. More than 900 questions and responses ensure all the subjects a Private Pilot candidate will be tested on during a checkride and review flight are covered. Topics include: pilot qualifications and limitations, aircraft airworthiness requirements, preflight procedures, postflight procedures, human factors, performance and limitations, airport operations, national airspace system, weather information, cross-country flight planning, night operations, emergency equipment and survival gear, and scenario-based training. Answers and explanations were researched using FAA documents (which are identified so pilots know where to go for further study) as well as interviewing FAA examiners and include the corresponding ACS code. Questions can be marked for further study from any subject to build your own collection of flashcards. An Applicant Practical Test Checklist and quick-reference to the Private Pilot maneuvers and tolerances (as defined in the Airman Certification Standards) are also included. Compatible with iOS phones and tablets, this app teaches applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence when under the examiner’s scrutiny. It identifies candidates’ strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in their aeronautical knowledge, which increases study efficiency. App features: • More than 800 questions are included with succinct, ready responses. • Questions from any subject can be flagged for further study into a separate group. • Includes all the questions and answers from the popular book, Private Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Jason Blair. • Answers supported with FAA references and ACS codes. • Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).

About

iPIPER Aircraft Apps

Prepare for aviation check rides and exams with AI-generated study questions from your flight manuals. This app supports multiple Piper aircraft models and offers tools for flashcards, quizzes, and weather information.

Highlights
  • AI-generated study questions
  • Import flight manuals
  • Keyword search within documents
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Aircraft system study
  • Worldwide weather and flight planning
  • Custom flashcard maker
Features
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This app is not associated with the aircraft manufacturer. The information is supplemental and does not replace the aircraft flight manual. Information may vary depending on your airline or companies policies and procedures. Import your flight manuals and PDF's from your saved files on your device. Use AI to generate study questions and answers from your documents. Search content by keyword and jump directly to any page in the Files. WHAT AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? Piper PA-28 Archer Piper PA-28 Warrior Piper Cherokee 140 Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow Piper PA-34 Seneca I Piper PA-34 Seneca II Piper PA-44 Seminole Piper PA-46-350P M350 INTENDED USE OF OUR APPS •Used by pilots to study for written exams, oral exams, check rides, recurrent training and general knowledge. HOW MANY AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? •8 APPS INSIDE THIS CONTAINER WHO USES AIRCRAFT APPS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY? •Private Pilots, Corporate Pilots and Commercial Airline Pilots. CONTENTS OF FREE INITIAL DOWNLOAD •Worldwide Weather •Airport to Airport Distance Calculator •Airport METAR & TAF Search •Custom Aircraft Flashcard Maker •Aircraft Conversion Calculator •Continuous Running Zulu Time Clock •Airline Interview Questions CONTENTS OF IN-APP PURCHASES •Flashcards •Quizzes •Memory Items •Limitations ~SPECIFIC APP INFORMATION~ FLASHCARDS •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and easily study technical questions about the airplane. •Easy to use Back and Next buttons. QUIZZES •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and test your knowledge with a multiple choice quizzes. Take the quizzes with an optional timer and background noise to enhance your learning experience. MEMORY ITEMS •Study all aircraft memory items in the easy to use PDF reader that allows you to print, email and customize your learning experience. LIMITATIONS •Study all aircraft limitations in flashcard format and use the quiz at the end to test your knowledge. AIRPORTS WEATHER & FLIGHT PLANNING •Choose any airport in the world and see the most up to date weather and METAR/TAF information. Use the Airport Flight Planning feature to check distance to and from airports in NM. With WIFI or a cellular connection, your aircraft position will display on the map. CUSTOM AIRCRAFT FLASHCARD MAKER •Easily make your own systems flashcards by naming the category and typing in your own question and answer. AIRCRAFT CONVERSION CALCULATOR •Fast and accurate conversions of many commonly used aviation calculations which include: •Foot - Meter •Nautical Mile - Statute Mile •Nautical Mile - Kilometer •Inch - Meter •Pound - Kilogram •Gallon (US) - Liter •Gallon Imp.) - Liter •Fahrenheit - Celsius •Pressure inHG - hPA •Gallons - LBS •Knots - MPH Zulu Time Clock - This clock can be found on th menu screen. It does not need an internet connection to function and will always give the most accurate Zulu time no matter where you are in the world. IN APP PURCHASES TERMS AND CONDITIONS STEP 1: Download AIRCRAFT APPS from the App Store (FREE Download). STEP 2: After AIRCRAFT APPS has downloaded to your device, tap Piper Checkride Prep on the Menu Screen and search through the in-app purchases for your aircraft. STEP 3: Tap the Buy button under the aircraft you wish to purchase. Your account will be charged a one time price for the material and content. The price is listed on each Aircraft App and the price will be different based on the content in each app. STEP 4: Once purchased, the IN-APP Purchases cannot be canceled. STEP 5: Access to the material and content never expires. STEP 6: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF IN-APP PURCHASE CONTENTS, VISIT WWW.AIRCRAFTAPPS.COM

Screenshots

Private Pilot Checkride4 screens
iPIPER Aircraft Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPIPER Aircraft Apps at Free against Private Pilot Checkride's $9.99. iPIPER Aircraft Apps also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.3) and review sentiment (86% vs 52%). Private Pilot Checkride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On ratings volume, 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

iPIPER Aircraft Apps is free to download; Private Pilot Checkride costs $9.99 up front. iPIPER Aircraft Apps sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Private Pilot Checkride asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPIPER Aircraft Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Private Pilot Checkride's written reviews are positive against 86% of iPIPER Aircraft Apps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Pilot Checkride ships an update every 19 months, iPIPER Aircraft Apps every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Private Pilot Checkride versus iPIPER Aircraft Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Pilot CheckrideiPIPER Aircraft Apps
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (20 ratings)4.2 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 19 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#174 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAAircraft Apps LLC

Customer experience

Private Pilot Checkride

All ratings20 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive52.2%
Neutral17.4%
Negative30.4%

iPIPER Aircraft Apps

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Private Pilot Checkride

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

iPIPER Aircraft Apps

One-time11
  • MindCoach: Personal Health$19.99
  • 20 FAA Handbooks & Manuals$19.99
  • Piper Archer Checkride Prep$29.99
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  • Piper PA-28 Warrior Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-34 Seneca I Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-34 Seneca II Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-44 Seminole Prep$29.99
  • Cherokee 140 Checkride Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA28-181 Archer LX$29.99
  • Piper PA-46-350P M350$29.99

Questions

Is Private Pilot Checkride free?
Private Pilot Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPIPER Aircraft Apps free?
iPIPER Aircraft Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Pilot Checkride or iPIPER Aircraft Apps?
iPIPER Aircraft Apps is rated higher. Private Pilot Checkride averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while iPIPER Aircraft Apps averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Private Pilot Checkride or iPIPER Aircraft Apps have ads?
Neither Private Pilot Checkride nor iPIPER Aircraft Apps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Pilot Checkride or iPIPER Aircraft Apps?
Private Pilot Checkride ships an update every 19 months, and iPIPER Aircraft Apps every 2 months. Most recently, Private Pilot Checkride was updated on October 24, 2026 and iPIPER Aircraft Apps on October 24, 2026.

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