AirCards vs Boldmethod
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AirCards
Prepare for aviation exams and training with digital flashcards and quizzes covering a wide range of aircraft systems and procedures. Developed by professional pilots, this tool offers efficient study for pilots of all levels.
- Aircraft system reviews
- Procedure reviews
- Flashcard format
- Multiple-choice quizzes
- Customizable interface
- Professional pilot content
- Lifetime updates
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Be ready for your next checkride, interview, type rating course, revalidation, multi-crew coordination course, ATP/ATP license, or transition training with AirCards! AirCards are a series of aircraft system and procedure reviews covering most Boeing and Airbus airliners, business and corporate jets, turboprops, and other advanced aircraft. The AirCards interface is fast and customizable - allowing you to maximize your study efficiency. Each AirCards title has been written by professional pilots and instructors. With AirCards, you can study and review wherever you happen to be. AirCards is NOT A GAME: it is a serious study tool for professional pilots. However, as a general rule, please use it as a study and review aid only. For operational purposes, always refer to the latest version of your aircraft’s flight manual and your company’s operational specifications. The version of AirCards which you can download here FREE includes access to five percent of the total content for each aircraft. This allows you to get a general feel for what is provided; for many aircraft, AirCards data comes as flashcards. For some others, AirCards quizzes you in a multiple-choice format. If you decide that you like how AirCards works for your particular aircraft, getting access to the bulk of the content for that aircraft is available quickly and inexpensively via in-App purchase. Once you’ve purchased an AirCards aircraft set, you can enjoy uninterrupted study plus free lifetime updates so that if and when content is updated (based on user feedback or operational changes), you can get the latest and greatest at no additional charge. Additionally, there is a built-in feedback mechanism to allow you to alert our authors in case you find something that differs in your experience. The single download here includes all of the following aircraft: Airbus A300/A310, Airbus A319/A320, Airbus A340, ATR 72, Beech 1900D, Bell 407, Boeing 727, Boeing 737 200/300, Boeing 737 300/400, Boeing 737 NG, Boeing 747-100/200, Boeing 747-400, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing 777, Bombardier Global Express, Canadair Regional Jet (CRJ), Citation Bravo (CE-550), Citation CJ1 (CE-525), Citation VII (CE-650), Citation X (CE-750), DC-10 30/40, DHC Dash 8, Embraer 120, Embraer 135/145, Falcon 50, Fokker F100, Gulfstream G550, Gulfstream V, Hawker 400, Beech/Raytheon King Air 200, Beech/Raytheon King Air 350, Beech/Raytheon King Air C90,Lear 23/24/25, Lear 25, Lear 31/31A Series, Lear 35, Lear 55, Lear 60, Saab 340 (SF), Sikorsky S-76A Additionally, we plan on regularly adding aircraft, so please check back or contact us if the aircraft you are interested in is not yet available. In the case of there being two or more aircraft listed that seem to match what you are looking for, try both in demo mode, as the depth of coverage and corresponding price of the titles varies and you should be able to choose from there. Thank you again for checking out AirCards. Fly Safe, and have fun!
Boldmethod
Enhance your aviation knowledge with extensive video training and online courses. Practice with quizzes and master essential piloting skills like takeoffs, landings, airspace navigation, and weather interpretation. Prepare for checkrides and improve your flying proficiency.
- Extensive video training library
- Online aviation courses
- Pilot knowledge quizzes
- Master takeoffs and landings
- National Airspace System training
- Aviation weather interpretation
- VFR charts and publications
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Want to improve your piloting skills? Then the Boldmethod app is for you. With over 50 hours of videos and online training courses, you'll walk away with the knowledge that makes you a better pilot. Access your Boldmethod training courses in one app, watch the latest training videos, and test your knowledge with quizzes. What's new? The Feed and Challenges tabs are the place to start learning or to brush up on your aviation knowledge. When you're ready to take the next step, sign up for courses to truly master your pilot knowledge. MASTERING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do we. This video course helps you master your takeoffs and landings. Whether you're trying to stop floating past your landing point or trying to smooth out your touchdown, you'll learn how to fix any of your takeoff and landing problems with this simple-to-use online course. The course breaks down takeoffs and landings into sections: Normal Takeoffs Traffic Patterns Normal Landings Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings Short Field Takeoffs and Landings Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings Non-Standard Takeoffs and Landings Night Takeoffs and Landings NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Our airspace course covers everything you need to know about the National Airspace System, including Class A-G airspace, Special Use Airspace, and Other Airspace. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down airspace into sections: Class A airspace Class B airspace Class C airspace Class D airspace Class E airspace Class G airspace Special use airspace Other airspace AVIATION WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTS Our weather course covers everything you need to know about aviation weather, including METARs, TAFs, Pilot Reports, Graphical Forecasts For Aviation, Winds Aloft Forecasts, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down aviation weather into sections: METARs TAFs PIREPs Graphical Forecasts For Aviation Winds Aloft Forecasts AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs VFR CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS Our charts course covers everything you need to know about VFR charts and publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, the Digital Chart Supplement, and NOTAMs. The course breaks down publications into sections: Sectional Charts Terminal Area Charts Digital Chart Supplement NOTAMs MOUNTAIN WEATHER Do you want to feel more comfortable flying around the high country? Boldmethod's Mountain Weather course helps make that happen. You'll learn how to evaluate mountain weather during your planning and while you're in flight. You'll also learn how terrain generates updrafts, downdrafts, turbulence, and storms, and changes the direction of the wind throughout the day. The course breaks down weather into sections: Mountain Waves Strong Surface Winds Updrafts, Downdrafts, And Turbulence Convergence Zones Coastal Mountain Wind Systems The North American Monsoon Daily (Diurnal) Winds In Valleys Mountain Thunderstorms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boldmethod at 97% against AirCards's 14%. Boldmethod also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). AirCards's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. AirCards sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Boldmethod sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Boldmethod holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boldmethod has 823 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of AirCards's written reviews are positive against 97% of Boldmethod's.
AirCards ships an update every 7 months, Boldmethod every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AirCards | Boldmethod |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) | 4.9 (823 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 14.3% of reviews | 97.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 823 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dauntless Software | BoldMethod, LLC |
Customer experience
AirCards
Boldmethod
Bugs and requests
AirCards
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Boldmethod
Reported bugs
2 issues- Crashing or freezing issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices
Requested features
2 requests- Provide explanations for incorrect answers in quizzes
- Improve navigation and progress tracking through courses
In-app purchases
AirCards
- King Air 200$29.99
- Lear 60$29.99
- Airbus A319/A320$29.99
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- Bell 407$29.99
- Citation Bravo$29.99
- King Air 350$34.99
- Beech 1900D$34.99
- Saab 340$35.99
- Citation VII$36.99
- Citation CJ1$36.99
- 747-400$39.99
- Airbus A330$39.99
- Boeing 777$39.99
- All of the AirCards Aircraft in one$49.99
Boldmethod
- Aviation Weather Products$19.99
- National Airspace System$19.99
- VFR Charts$19.99
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- National Airspace System$24.99
- Aviation Weather Products$24.99
- VFR Charts and Publications$24.99
- Mastering Takeoffs & Landings$139.99
- Mountain Weather$299.99
- Instrument Procedures$499.99
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