# Instrument Pilot Test Prep vs DA42 NG

The clearest difference is price: Instrument Pilot Test Prep at $14.99 against DA42 NG's $19.99. Instrument Pilot Test Prep also leads on chart position (#85 vs unranked) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). DA42 NG's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 39%). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Instrument Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99 and DA42 NG $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.1 for Instrument Pilot Test Prep against 3.0 for DA42 NG. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instrument Pilot Test Prep has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 39% of Instrument Pilot Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 50% of DA42 NG's.

Instrument Pilot Test Prep ships an update every 5 months, DA42 NG every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instrument Pilot Test Prep | DA42 NG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$14.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-test-prep/id437392025/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da42-ng/id661647393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 39.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 28 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [Gyronimo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/536898885) |

## What reviewers say

### Instrument Pilot Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-test-prep/id437392025)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your FAA Instrument Pilot written test with a comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic, review using flashcards, and take simulated practice tests. Detailed explanations and progress reports help you track your learning.

**Highlights:** Study questions by topic, Customizable review sessions, Flashcard mode for knowledge testing, Simulated 60-question practice tests, Detailed explanations for answers, Progress reports and test history, High-resolution FAA figures and legends

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### DA42 NG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/da42-ng/id661647393)

This app calculates mass, balance, and performance data for the Diamond DA42NG aircraft using actual Pilot's Operating Handbook data. It helps pilots plan flights quickly by determining optimal cruise altitudes, takeoff and landing distances, and climb rates.

**Highlights:** Mass & Balance calculations, Takeoff and Landing performance, Climb performance, Cruise performance, Fuel management, Interactive sliders for 'what if' scenarios, High-resolution graphics

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instrument Pilot Test Prep free?

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

### Is DA42 NG free?

DA42 NG costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Instrument Pilot Test Prep or DA42 NG?

Instrument Pilot Test Prep is rated higher. Instrument Pilot Test Prep averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while DA42 NG averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Instrument Pilot Test Prep or DA42 NG have ads?

Neither Instrument Pilot Test Prep nor DA42 NG shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instrument Pilot Test Prep or DA42 NG?

Instrument Pilot Test Prep ships an update every 5 months, and DA42 NG every 9 months. Most recently, Instrument Pilot Test Prep was updated on October 24, 2026 and DA42 NG on October 24, 2026.

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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.*