Comparison

AirCards vs MX Education

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Aircraft system reviews
  • Procedure reviews
  • Flashcard format
  • Multiple-choice quizzes
  • Customizable interface
  • Professional pilot content
  • Lifetime updates
Features
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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!

About

MX Education

This platform uses generative AI to assist maintenance professionals and students with troubleshooting and system diagnoses. It helps preserve institutional knowledge, manage inventory, and provides analytics for improved efficiency. Enhance your maintenance capabilities with AI-powered solutions.

Highlights
  • Generative AI assistance for troubleshooting
  • Legacy knowledge preservation and distribution
  • AI-powered maintenance query tool
  • Integrated inventory management
  • Comprehensive performance analytics
  • Built-in communication tools
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MX Edu by Kilsar is the ultimate maintenance education platform designed for A&P technicians, maintainers, students, and instructors. Whether you're on the job or in the classroom, MX Edu enhances your ability to complete maintenance work safely, efficiently, and with precision. Key Features: • Generative AI Assistance: Access guided troubleshooting workflows and accurate system diagnoses using historical record data and tribal knowledge from experienced technicians. • Legacy Knowledge Preservation: Capture, annotate, and distribute invaluable institutional knowledge to empower your workforce and bridge skill gaps. • Powerful Query Tool: Ask maintenance-related questions and retrieve insights with the integrated AI assistant. • Integrated Inventory Management: Streamline operations with inventory tracking and analytics to ensure system readiness. • Comprehensive Analytics: Gain actionable insights into maintenance performance and efficiency. • Communication Tools: Enhance collaboration with built-in messaging and notifications. MX Edu transforms maintenance education by bridging the gap between traditional methods and cutting-edge AI-powered solutions. Optimize repair times, boost operational readiness, and lower costs—all from your web or mobile device. Take your maintenance capabilities to the next level with MX Edu by Kilsar.

Screenshots

AirCards4 screens
MX Education4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MX Education at 60% against AirCards's 14%. MX Education also leads on rating (3.5 vs 1.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). AirCards's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads 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

Both are free to download. AirCards sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. MX Education asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MX Education holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX Education has 22 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 60% of MX Education's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AirCards ships an update every 7 months, MX Education fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AirCards versus MX Education: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirCardsMX Education
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)3.5 (22 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.3% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings222 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB89 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDauntless SoftwareKilsar

Customer experience

AirCards

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%

MX Education

All ratings23 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative39.1%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

AirCards

One-time10
  • King Air 200$29.99
  • Lear 60$29.99
  • Airbus A319/A320$29.99
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  • Bell 407$29.99
  • King Air 350$34.99
  • Saab 340$35.99
  • Citation VII$36.99
  • 747-400$39.99
  • Boeing 777$39.99
  • All of the AirCards Aircraft in one$49.99
None

MX Education

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirCards free?
AirCards is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MX Education free?
MX Education is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AirCards or MX Education?
MX Education is rated higher. AirCards averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MX Education averages 3.5 from 22 ratings.
Do AirCards or MX Education have ads?
Neither AirCards nor MX Education shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirCards or MX Education?
AirCards ships an update every 7 months, and MX Education fortnightly. Most recently, AirCards was updated on November 3, 2026 and MX Education on November 12, 2026.

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