Comparison

Instrument Pilot Test Prep vs Cirrus SR20

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

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About

Instrument Pilot Test Prep

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
Currently charting
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Sporty's Study Buddy will prepare you for the FAA Instrument Pilot written test like no other study tool available with three modes of operation. Test material is expertly organized into categories based on subject matter and includes, questions, answers, correct answers, and detailed explanations. • STUDY QUESTIONS BY TOPIC • Learning Mode allows you to create custom review sessions by selecting exactly which categories you want to review. Each session randomly generates the question order, and provides instant feedback based on your answer selection. Each question also provides a detailed description as to why each answer is right or wrong. These explanations were developed by Sporty’s team of Master CFI’s, based on their experience preparing students for the Instrument Rating. • REVIEW QUESTION FLASHCARDS • Flashcard mode tests your knowledge by allowing you to only see the question without the answer choices. After answering the question mentally, you can then select to show the correct answer, and self-grade your progress along the way. This is a great feature that keeps you from being distracted by incorrect answers! • TAKE PRACTICE TESTS • Test mode randomly generates a 60-question session from the entire database of published FAA test questions, simulating the real Instrument Pilot test. After answering all the questions, you’ll be given instant results, and have the option to review either all the questions, or just missed questions. Included in the review session are the same detailed explanations for why each answer is right or wrong. •PROGRESS REPORTS• After completing each test your results are saved in the app's Progress Report section, where you can review previous scores and and a detailed history of each question and answer selection. You can also pause a partially-completed session, and resume it at a later time here. Also includes the new upgraded test prep supplement (figures and legends) from the FAA, with new high-resolution images.

About

Cirrus SR20

This aviation tool calculates mass and balance, performance data, and flight planning for the Cirrus SR20 aircraft. It helps pilots determine optimal cruise altitudes, takeoff and landing distances, climb data, and stall speeds using POH values. Features include a professional load manifest and "what if" scenario planning.

Highlights
  • Mass & Balance calculations
  • Takeoff and Landing performance
  • Climb data computation
  • Optimal cruise altitude finder
  • Stall speed calculation
  • Professional load manifest
  • "What if" scenario planning
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Gyronimo Performance Pad -Cirrus SR20- The ultimate computer for Mass & Balance and Performance. For SR20 Aircraft Serials 1268 -2016 Analog or Avidyne Avionics System. TOW Max 3000 lbs ***** NOW WITH PROFESSIONAL LOAD MANIFEST. ***** Sign the manifest on your iPad and send it via email. Calculate and interpolate performance data using the actual values from the Pilot's Operating Handbook (POH). Finish your complete fight planning in just a few seconds. Performance planning has never been easier and quicker. Results are updated immediately and displayed in high resolution graphics, enhanced for the iPad 2/3 and iPad Mini. Change all important values using sliders. Experiment with the results and create "what if" scenarios in no time. Find your optimal cruise altitude, takeoff ground roll, landing distance, climb data and stall speeds. The Performance Pad has seven main pages: 1. The Mass & Balance (or Weight & Balance) Page Calculates Center of Gravity, Moments, Takeoff and Zero Fuel Mass Set person and baggage weights in seconds using the convenient sliders. Check if the CG is within limits using three graphical displays - Moment Envelope - CG envelope - Aircraft axis 2. The Takeoff Page Using the actual data from the Operating Handbook the Performance Pad calculates and displays Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on: - Aircraft Mass - Takeoff Elevation in MSL (Pressure Altitude and Density Altitude will be computed) - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Runway Conditions (i.e. paved dry to long grass or snow) - Runway Slope - Wind Conditions Wind Components Computer - Use the Wind Components page to determine your headwind or tailwind component. Rotate the wind dial to set wind direction, set windspeed and the results will be transferred to your takeoff computations automatically! 3. The Climb page Calculates time, fuel and distance based on - Difference between Takeoff Elevation and intended Flight Level - Altimeter Setting - Outside Air Temperature (OAT) - Altimeter Setting - Headwind or Tailwind Component Also the Rate of Climb and Climb Speed will be displayed. 4. The Cruise Page Using the actual data from the Pilot's Operating Handbook you can determine the optimal cruise altitude based on - Trip Distance - Flight Level - MAP / RPM - Temperature - Wind and Altimeter Setting 5. Landing Page Calculates Ground Roll and Landing Distance based on wind, elevation, altimeter setting etc. Like on the Takeoff Page you can use the Wind Components Computer to quickly determine head- or tailwind components 6. Stall Speed Page. Calculates The Stall Speed based on Bank Angle and Flap Settings. Stall Speed will be computed as KIAS and KCAS using the actual values from the POH. 7. Setup - Load and Save up to five Aircraft Settings and Scenarios. - Send a Mass & Balance Summary to your email address. - Visit our video channel and watch tutorials and video manuals. The author disclaims any liability for any direct, indirect, incidental, or consequential losses or damages in connection with your access to or use of this software. The information contained in this software is for general information purposes only.

Screenshots

Instrument Pilot Test Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cirrus SR20 at 100% against Instrument Pilot Test Prep's 39%. Cirrus SR20 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1). Instrument Pilot Test Prep's advantage is price ($14.99 vs $18.99) and chart position (#98 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Instrument Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99 and Cirrus SR20 $18.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cirrus SR20 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 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 100% of Cirrus SR20's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Instrument Pilot Test Prep versus Cirrus SR20: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstrument Pilot Test PrepCirrus SR20
Price$14.99 — better$18.99
Rating3.1 (16 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings16 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSporty's Pilot ShopGyronimo, LLC

Customer experience

Instrument Pilot Test Prep

All ratings16 ratings
Positive43.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive39.3%
Neutral14.3%
Negative46.4%

Cirrus SR20

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instrument Pilot Test Prep

No in-app purchases

None

Cirrus SR20

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Instrument Pilot Test Prep free?
Instrument Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cirrus SR20 free?
Cirrus SR20 costs $18.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Instrument Pilot Test Prep or Cirrus SR20?
Cirrus SR20 is rated higher. Instrument Pilot Test Prep averages 3.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Cirrus SR20 averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Instrument Pilot Test Prep or Cirrus SR20 have ads?
Neither Instrument Pilot Test Prep nor Cirrus SR20 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instrument Pilot Test Prep or Cirrus SR20?
Instrument Pilot Test Prep ships an update every 5 months, and Cirrus SR20 every 5 months. Most recently, Instrument Pilot Test Prep was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cirrus SR20 on October 11, 2026.

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