Pilot Test vs Private Pilot FAA test prep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 6+ preparation topics
- 60+ test questions with explanations
- Practice by specific topics
- Mock test mode
- Detailed test results
- Progress meter
- Shake to skip question
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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/
Private Pilot FAA test prep
Prepare for your private pilot written exam with a comprehensive question bank and realistic exam simulations. This ad-free application allows you to mark and review your favorite questions, ensuring you cover all necessary topics for the 2026 PPL training exam.
- Comprehensive Q&A
- Access to all question blocks
- Realistic exam simulation
- Mark and review favorites
- Ad-free experience
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Features: - Comprehensive Q&A for all topics - Access to all question blocks - Realistic exam mode simulation - Mark and review your favorites - Completely ad-free experience
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Private Pilot FAA test prep at 4.6 against Pilot Test's 4.2. Private Pilot FAA test prep also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 51 months) and ratings volume (66 vs 12). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Pilot Test sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Private Pilot FAA test prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Private Pilot FAA test prep holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Pilot FAA test prep has 66 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Pilot Test's written reviews are positive against 58% of Private Pilot FAA test prep's.
Pilot Test ships an update every 51 months, Private Pilot FAA test prep every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pilot Test | Private Pilot FAA test prep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (12 ratings) | 4.6 (66 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 58.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 12 | 66 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 51 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Webrich Software Limited | Danila Danilenko |
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Pilot Test
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In-app purchases
Pilot Test
- 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
- Full Question Bank$4.99
Private Pilot FAA test prep
- Full access$16.99
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