Comparison

PDG PROmote 2026+ vs Ethos Systems

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

Head to head
About

PDG PROmote 2026+

Prepare for Air Force WAPS testing with a comprehensive study tool. Master testable sections of AFH 1 through various learning methods, including reading, flashcards, and audio. Track performance for your Enlisted Performance Brief and optimize study time with smart tests.

Highlights
  • Lifetime free updates
  • Comprehensive WAPS preparation
  • Situational Judgment Test (SJT) training
  • Enlisted Performance Brief (EPB) tracking
  • Multiple learning styles (reading, flashcards, audio)
  • Smart adaptive testing
  • Optimized study time
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Why should you join the countless Airmen who have already been promoted using this app? Read on... 1. PURCHASE ONCE, USE FOR A CAREER! PDG PROmote provides lifetime free updates. Why should you have to pay for a new app every time the study guides are updated? You don’t pay $0.99 for these apps. You deserve lifetime updates. We know that your promotion is important to you but that doesn’t give us the right to take advantage of it. Should the Air Force resume testing for the SNCO ranks in the future, rest assured that we will include those ranks in the app too. 2. EVERYTHING YOU NEED IN ONE APP! This app contains everything you need to prepare for your WAPS testing. We're serious. You never need to leave the app. 3. STUDY FOR THE SITUATIONAL JUDGMENT SECTION OF THE PFE! We've taken a different approach to help you prepare for the SJT. There are an unlimited number of situations you could encounter on the test. Instead of giving you scenarios you will not see on the exam, we teach you how to methodically think through any situation in order to pick the correct answer. 4. NOW WITH EPB SHIELD! You need to do more than score well on a test to get promoted in today's Air Force. EPB Shield helps you to track and evaluate your performance for your Enlisted Performance Brief. 5. ADAPTABLE TO EVERY LEARNING STYLE. Not everyone studies the same way. PDG PROmote provides all of the options you need to study in a manner that works best for you. Want to read the AFH 1 paragraphs? You can. Want to read condensed nuggets of information from AFH 1? You can. Want to study flashcard questions? You can. Want to study flashcard questions but with the answers always shown? You can. Want to listen to the slides, flashcards, or AFH 1 paragraphs on your way to work? You can. Want to listen and read at the same time? You can. Your mission is to master all the testable sections of AFH 1 and no other app offers you as many ways to do that. 6. JUST SIT BACK AND LISTEN. We made our audio even better. Sit back and listen to study slides, questions, and even AFH 1 paragraphs. Sure, it's synthetic audio but it’s a popular feature that many of our users use on their drive to and from work. 7. OUR SMART TESTS WILL SET YOU UP FOR SUCCESS. PDG PROmote knows which questions you have seen, answered correctly, gotten wrong, how many times you answered correctly, how many times you answered incorrectly, even how many consecutive times you answered a question correctly. It uses this information to always put the right questions in front of you on tests. 8. OPTIMIZE YOUR LIMITED STUDY TIME. You have a full-time job. We know you need to get the most out of your limited study opportunities. PDG PROmote makes it easy for you to maximize the effectiveness of your study sessions. 9. INTUITIVE DESIGN. PDG PROmote is simply the most intuitive and least frustrating AFH 1 study guide you will find. Experience the difference a great designed app can make. 10. OUR QUESTIONS ARE SIMPLY BETTER. Many of our users have commented to us that our questions aren't as simplistic as other apps. They make you think a little more. The actual exam seemed easier. PDG PROmote provides TOTAL COVERAGE of the AFH 1 based study guides. PDG PROmote is an application aimed to prepare Airmen who are taking the Air Force Promotion Fitness Examination (PFE). Its sole source of reference is Air Force Handbook 1, dated 1 November 2024. Just select the appropriate study guide for the promotion grade that you are testing to and begin studying!

About

Ethos Systems

This platform transforms training materials into interactive learning experiences using cognitive science. It empowers coaches and educators to teach more effectively, making engaging content accessible anytime, anywhere for teams.

Highlights
  • Interactive learning experiences
  • Cognitive science-backed methods
  • Accessible training content
  • Team performance enhancement
  • Microlearning platform
Features
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Ethos is a mobile-first microlearning platform that enables any coach, educator, or instructor to teach faster and more effectively, transforming current training material into an interactive learning experience backed by cognitive science research. With Ethos, teams are equipped to perform at their best, with relevant, engaging training material accessible to every team member, anytime, anywhere. Our partners include athletic programs at all levels (high school, NCAA, and professional), the Department of Defense, and Fortune 500 enterprises.

Screenshots

PDG PROmote 2026+4 screens
Ethos Systems4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Ethos Systems at Free against PDG PROmote 2026+'s $34.99. Ethos Systems also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). PDG PROmote 2026+'s advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 6) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Ethos Systems is free to download; PDG PROmote 2026+ costs $34.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ethos Systems holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PDG PROmote 2026+ has 10K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDG PROmote 2026+ ships an update monthly, Ethos Systems every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
PDG PROmote 2026+ versus Ethos Systems: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDG PROmote 2026+Ethos Systems
Price$34.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (10K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10K — better6
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#8 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.1 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size265 MB51 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperForceReadiness.comLearn to Win, Inc.

Customer experience

PDG PROmote 2026+

All ratings10,187 ratings
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative1.3%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.0%
Negative7.8%

Ethos Systems

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PDG PROmote 2026+

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Inconsistent chapter/section availability across platforms
  • Duplicate or incorrectly labeled questions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Highlight/note-taking features
  • Customizable study plans
  • Improved audio quality
  • Ability to sync progress across devices
  • More user-friendly interface

Ethos Systems

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PDG PROmote 2026+

No in-app purchases

None

Ethos Systems

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PDG PROmote 2026+ free?
PDG PROmote 2026+ costs $34.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ethos Systems free?
Ethos Systems is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PDG PROmote 2026+ or Ethos Systems?
Ethos Systems is rated higher. PDG PROmote 2026+ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Ethos Systems averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do PDG PROmote 2026+ or Ethos Systems have ads?
Neither PDG PROmote 2026+ nor Ethos Systems shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDG PROmote 2026+ or Ethos Systems?
PDG PROmote 2026+ ships an update monthly, and Ethos Systems every 10 days. Most recently, PDG PROmote 2026+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and Ethos Systems on November 7, 2026.

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