Comparison

Pilot Test vs Pass the Written

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

Head to head
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/

About

Pass the Written

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Pass the Written is a modern, easy-to-use FAA test preparation platform which can prepare you to ace the Private, Instrument, Commercial, Airline Transport Pilot, or Remote Pilot written test, among many others. It shows you the latest test questions with precise wording of questions and answers so you can be completely prepared to take the real test. The Pass the Written platform includes both a study mode to gain exposure to all questions as well as a simulated practice test mode to ensure you are scoring high enough to go take the real exam. This app requires an existing paid Pass the Written account in order to view or utilize any of the app's content.

Screenshots

Pilot Test4 screens
Pass the Written4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pass the Written at none against Pilot Test's 5. Pass the Written also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Pilot Test sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Pass the Written asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pilot Test versus Pass the Written: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot TestPass the Written
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 51 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebrich Software LimitedTest Pilot LLC

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
None

Pass the Written

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Test free?
Pilot Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pass the Written free?
Pass the Written is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot Test or Pass the Written have ads?
Neither Pilot Test nor Pass the Written shows ads.

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