# Private Pilot Test Prep vs Checkride Ready PPL

The clearest difference is price: Checkride Ready PPL at Free against Private Pilot Test Prep's $14.99. Checkride Ready PPL also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Private Pilot Test Prep's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 2) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Checkride Ready PPL is free to download; Private Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Checkride Ready PPL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Private Pilot Test Prep has 115 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Private Pilot Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 100% of Checkride Ready PPL's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Private Pilot Test Prep | Checkride Ready PPL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep/id414141811/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-ready-ppl/id6806610711/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [JACK THOMAS PUSATERA](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806610713) |

## What reviewers say

### Private Pilot Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep/id414141811)

**Currently charting:** #22 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your FAA written test with this comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic with detailed explanations, review using flashcards, and take full-length practice tests. Track your progress with detailed reports.

**Highlights:** Study questions by topic, Custom review sessions, Detailed answer explanations, Flashcard review mode, Simulated practice tests, Progress reports

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Excellent for exam prep
- 💯 Questions are verbatim/similar
- 💡 Affordable and valuable
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 📚 Good explanations

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Some questions outdated/inaccurate
- 📉 Not all questions match real exam
- 😵 Repeat questions in test mode
- 📱 Difficult to use on small screens
- 🤔 Explanations not always perfect

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes in test mode
- Progress not saved on phone
- Blackout bug when viewing figures or rotating screen
- Crashes after deleting test sessions
- Not updated for iPhone X

**Requested features**

- Ability to save flagged questions across sessions
- Randomized questions in test mode
- Improved cross-device progress syncing (iCloud)
- Interactive map features for practice
- Search functionality for specific questions


### Checkride Ready PPL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-ready-ppl/id6806610711)

Prepare for your Private Pilot checkride with a focused study tool. Review essential knowledge, practice with flashcards and quizzes, and decode aviation weather reports. This app simplifies your study process for upcoming checkrides.

**Highlights:** FAA ACS study material, Flashcards for quick recall, Quizzes with immediate feedback, METAR, TAF, PIREP, NOTAM decoding, Organized study guidance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Private Pilot Test Prep free?

Private Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Checkride Ready PPL free?

Checkride Ready PPL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Private Pilot Test Prep or Checkride Ready PPL?

Checkride Ready PPL is rated higher. Private Pilot Test Prep averages 4.3 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Checkride Ready PPL averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Private Pilot Test Prep or Checkride Ready PPL have ads?

Neither Private Pilot Test Prep nor Checkride Ready PPL shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*