Comparison

Private Pilot Checkride vs Pilot Test

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

Pilot Test

Prepare for FAA pilot certification exams with a comprehensive question bank and detailed explanations. Practice by topic or take mock tests to identify and improve weak areas. Track your progress with visual results and a progress meter.

Highlights
  • 6+ preparation topics
  • 60+ test questions with explanations
  • Practice by specific topics
  • Mock test mode
  • Detailed test results
  • Progress meter
  • Shake to skip question
Features
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**Choose from 6+ Topics (Full Version Includes 17 Topics)** - 60 Test Questions with Explanations (Full Version: 690+ Questions) - Compliant with FAA Testing Guidelines Useful for: FAA Pilot Certification Exams: Recreational Pilot Airplane (RPA) Knowledge Test Private Pilot Airplane (PPA) Knowledge Test Commercial Pilot Airplane (CPA) Knowledge Test Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) Knowledge Test Remote Pilot (Part 107) Drone Exam Sport Pilot Knowledge Test Instrument Rating (IRA) Knowledge Test Flight Instructor (CFI) Knowledge Test Ground Instructor (AGI, BGI, IGI) Knowledge Test Multi-Engine Rating Knowledge Test FAA Endorsement & Add-On Exams: Instrument Rating Airplane (IRA) Exam Multi-Engine Airplane (MEA) Exam High-Performance Endorsement Test Complex Aircraft Endorsement Test Tailwheel Aircraft Endorsement Test Seaplane Rating Test Glider Pilot Test Specialized FAA Exams: Military Competency Exam (MCE) for Military Pilots Aviation Medical Examiner (AME) Test Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE) Exam Airline & Career Pilot Exams: FAA Air Carrier Written Exam FAA Dispatcher Test (ADX) ATP/CTP (Airline Transport Pilot Certification Training Program) **Pilot Test - Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) Lite** Pilot Test for Private Pilot Airplane provides a database of real FAA knowledge test questions from recent years. Each question is solved by experts and includes a detailed explanation. The full version covers 17 in-depth topics to ensure thorough preparation. Once you master the topics, you can take mock tests to identify and improve your weak areas. **Prepare by Topics** Practice by specific topics to strengthen your understanding. Each topic is clearly defined: - Airplane Design and Mechanics - General Airplane Operation - Airport and Air Traffic Control - Aviation Weather - Navigation Maps - Navigation Services **Mock Test Mode** Questions are randomly selected from all topics to simulate the actual test. **Detailed Test Results** At the end of each practice test, you receive a summary showing: - Time taken - Score - Correct and incorrect answers - Option to email results **Progress Meter** Track your progress with a visual pie chart. Identify weak areas and focus your efforts accordingly. **Easy to Use** The user-friendly interface allows quick selection of answers. - Minimal buttons and alerts for a smooth experience - Shake your device to skip a question **Features** - Choose from 6+ topics (Full version: 17 topics) - 60+ test questions with explanations (Full version: 690+ questions) - Select the number of questions per test - Test results displayed in HTML format - Email test results for tracking progress - Progress Meter to monitor performance - Adjustable timer settings - Shake to skip a question - Optional sound effects - Smart randomization of questions for each test * Privacy Policy: http://www.webrichsoftware.com/privacy.html * EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Private Pilot Checkride4 screens
Pilot Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilot Test at Free against Private Pilot Checkride's $9.99. Pilot Test also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.3). Private Pilot Checkride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 19 months vs every 51 months). On review sentiment, 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

Pilot Test is free to download; Private Pilot Checkride costs $9.99 up front. Pilot Test sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Private Pilot Checkride asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pilot Test holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 11 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of Private Pilot Checkride's written reviews are positive against 50% of Pilot Test's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Private Pilot Checkride ships an update every 19 months, Pilot Test every 51 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Private Pilot Checkride versus Pilot Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrivate Pilot CheckridePilot Test
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (20 ratings)4.1 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.2% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings20 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 19 months — betterEvery 51 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#192 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAWebrich Software Limited

Customer experience

Private Pilot Checkride

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

Pilot Test

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Private Pilot Checkride

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pilot Test

Subscriptions4
  • Full Question Bank$3.991 Month
  • Full Question Bank$9.993 Months
  • Full Question Bank$19.996 Months
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  • Full Question Bank$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Question Bank$4.99

Questions

Is Private Pilot Checkride free?
Private Pilot Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Test free?
Pilot Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Private Pilot Checkride or Pilot Test?
Pilot Test is rated higher. Private Pilot Checkride averages 3.3 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while Pilot Test averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.
Do Private Pilot Checkride or Pilot Test have ads?
Neither Private Pilot Checkride nor Pilot Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Private Pilot Checkride or Pilot Test?
Private Pilot Checkride ships an update every 19 months, and Pilot Test every 51 months. Most recently, Private Pilot Checkride was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pilot Test on September 7, 2026.

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