# Instrument Pilot Test Prep vs Flight Instructor Checkride

The clearest difference is rating: Flight Instructor Checkride at 3.5 against Instrument Pilot Test Prep's 3.1. Flight Instructor Checkride also leads on price ($9.99 vs $14.99) and review sentiment (50% vs 39%). Instrument Pilot Test Prep's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 19 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Instrument Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99 and Flight Instructor Checkride $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Flight Instructor Checkride holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 3.1. 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 point the same way: 39% of Instrument Pilot Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 50% of Flight Instructor Checkride's.

Instrument Pilot Test Prep ships an update every 5 months, Flight Instructor Checkride every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instrument Pilot Test Prep | Flight Instructor Checkride |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [3.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-test-prep/id437392025/reviews) | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-instructor-checkride/id727860153/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 19 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #193 | **#187** |
| Size | 28 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379) |

## What reviewers say

### Instrument Pilot Test Prep

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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


### Flight Instructor Checkride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-instructor-checkride/id727860153)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

Prepare for your flight instructor certification practical exam with this comprehensive Q&A tool. It covers over 1000 likely examiner questions and provides succinct answers, drawing from FAA documents and examiner interviews. Identify knowledge gaps and build confidence for your checkride.

**Highlights:** Over 1000 Q&A for practical exams, Succinct, ready responses, Based on popular oral exam guide, Covers all CFI certificate subjects, Flag questions for further study, Includes applicant practical test checklist

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

**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 Flight Instructor Checkride free?

Flight Instructor Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Instrument Pilot Test Prep or Flight Instructor Checkride?

Flight Instructor Checkride is rated higher. Instrument Pilot Test Prep averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Flight Instructor Checkride averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Instrument Pilot Test Prep or Flight Instructor Checkride have ads?

Neither Instrument Pilot Test Prep nor Flight Instructor Checkride shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instrument Pilot Test Prep or Flight Instructor Checkride?

Instrument Pilot Test Prep ships an update every 5 months, and Flight Instructor Checkride every 19 months. Most recently, Instrument Pilot Test Prep was updated on October 13, 2026 and Flight Instructor Checkride on October 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Instrument Pilot Test Prep or Flight Instructor Checkride?

Instrument Pilot Test Prep currently peaks at #193 in the App Store charts, and Flight Instructor Checkride at #187. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*