Comparison

Scuba Exam Lite vs Helipilot Question Database

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

Head to head
About

Scuba Exam Lite

Prepare for scuba diving certification exams with this educational app. It offers quizzes on diving theory, equipment, physics, and decompression, along with a comprehensive theory guide. Refresh your knowledge or study before your course to save vacation time.

Highlights
  • Scuba diving theory quizzes
  • Dive table practice
  • Illustrated exam-style questions
  • Detailed quiz results with explanations
  • Searchable theory guide
  • Developed with diving experts
Features
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SCUBA EXAM "An ideal helper for beginners who need to pass certification tests" – nytimes.com "I would recommend this app to anyone, whether you’re looking to get certified or just want to brush up on theory and test your knowledge." – scubadiving.com "Scuba Exam is a fun application, well thought out and well written. An excellent study aid and great to brush up your knowledge." – scubadiverlife.com SCUBA EXAM - LEARN ABOUT SCUBA DIVING ON YOUR IPHONE Are you planning to become a certified scuba diver? Scuba Exam will help you pass any Open Water Diver course in the world by teaching you basic diving theory and quizzing you on it. Do you plan to travel somewhere to learn how to scuba dive? By studying with Scuba Exam at home, before your course begins, you won't have to spend as much valuable vacation time studying! Already have a scuba certification but haven't been diving in a while? With Scuba Exam you can easily test and refresh your knowledge in a fun and intuitive way! Scuba Exam is developed in cooperation with Tec Clark, diving expert and founder of ScubaGuru.com. As an award-winning diving instructor Tec brings his passion for education into this app as you will learn about diving equipment, physics, physiology, environment and decompression theory. Scuba Exam Lite contains all the features of the paid version of the app, but only a small part of the contents. If you like the interface and the sample questions and theory guide chapters, you can buy the full version for just $3.99. FULL VERSION MAIN FEATURES - Developed in cooperation with leading scuba diving educator Tec Clark. - Scuba Quiz with 250 illustrated questions similar to those on the real exam. - Detailed quiz results complete with educational explanations. - A quiz bank and guide that will teach you how to understand and use dive tables from PADI, NAUI and SSI in both feet and meters. - An extensive, easily navigated and searchable guide to basic scuba diving theory. SCUBA QUIZ The Scuba Exam quiz contains over 200 general diving questions similar to those on the real exam, covering essential topics such as hand signals, how to dive safely without endangering yourself or others, the physics and physiology of diving, and diving terminology. Additionally, the dive tables quiz will teach you how to properly plan dives using the dive tables from PADI, NAUI or SSI using both feet and meters. After the quiz you can review your answers in the Results section. Here you can read an explanation for the question that goes into more detail on the topic of the question, or mark questions that you would like to have appear in a future test. THEORY GUIDE The Theory Guide will teach you everything you need to know in order to take the Open Water Diver course exam. The theory guide contains chapters covering basic scuba diving tips, buoyancy, air pressure and gas laws, the scuba unit and how to assemble it, the buddy system and pre-dive safety check, dive tables and much more. Scuba Exam keeps track of where you were when you last stopped reading, so that you can always continue from where you left off. You can also create bookmarks and search for paragraphs covering a particular topic, and even search for a word or phrase within each chapter. FEEDBACK Please let us know if you are missing any features or content in Scuba Exam as we will continue to improve it. We always listen to our customers and we strive for perfection! DISCLAIMER This application is for educational purposes only. It is in no way intended as a substitute for a real diving course. Before attempting any form of scuba diving you must complete training with, and receive a valid certification from, a recognized scuba diving organization.

About

Helipilot Question Database

Prepare for your helicopter pilot written exams with a comprehensive question database. Access thousands of questions, detailed explanations, and visual aids covering EASA learning objectives for various licenses. Ideal for PPL, LAPL, and NLH exam preparation.

Highlights
  • 3000+ exam questions
  • Detailed explanations
  • Instrument and system images
  • Performance chart visuals
  • Covers EASA Part-FCL objectives
  • Suitable for PPL, LAPL, NLH exams
Features
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Your best pocket-buddy while you prepare for your written helicopter exam. The Helicopter Pilot Question Database includes 3 000 questions and almost as many explanations, including rich images of instruments, systems, performance charts and more! The app will give you all the necessary knowledge to pass your PPL, LAPL or NLH examination. The Helipilot QDB can also be used to prepare for written VFR helicopter CPL and ATPL exams. This app, and others like it, are developed by a team of experienced pilots and aviation teachers. The apps have been loved by flight instructors and private pilot students since 2013. We are happy to finally be able to offer our English helicopter question database! The app covers the entire EASA Learning Objectives stipulated in EASA Part-FCL (Flight Crew Licensing) regulation and is specifically suited for PPL(H), LAPL(H) and the new license National Light Helicopter (NLH). The app is developed for use in all European states and will therefore show equal success in preparing for exams in all EASA states. The database also works very well to prepare for exams outside the EU region as it thoroughly covers universal helicopter theory.

Screenshots

Scuba Exam Lite3 screens
Helipilot Question Database4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Helipilot Question Database at 100% against Scuba Exam Lite's 36%. Scuba Exam Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.3 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Helipilot Question Database sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Scuba Exam Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scuba Exam Lite versus Helipilot Question Database: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScuba Exam LiteHelipilot Question Database
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBoboshi ABAppulize

Customer experience

Scuba Exam Lite

All ratings11 ratings
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

Helipilot Question Database

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scuba Exam Lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Helipilot Question Database

One-time3
  • One month$9.99
  • Three Months$29.99
  • Twelve Months$99.99

Questions

Is Scuba Exam Lite free?
Scuba Exam Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Helipilot Question Database free?
Helipilot Question Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scuba Exam Lite or Helipilot Question Database have ads?
Neither Scuba Exam Lite nor Helipilot Question Database shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scuba Exam Lite or Helipilot Question Database?
Scuba Exam Lite ships an update every 3 months, and Helipilot Question Database every 3 months. Most recently, Scuba Exam Lite was updated on October 6, 2026 and Helipilot Question Database on September 17, 2026.

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