# Sport Pilot Test Prep vs FlightReady Academy

The clearest difference is price: FlightReady Academy at Free against Sport Pilot Test Prep's $14.99. FlightReady Academy also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). Sport Pilot Test Prep's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

FlightReady Academy is free to download; Sport Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99 up front. FlightReady Academy sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Sport Pilot Test Prep asks for nothing beyond the download.

FlightReady Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightReady Academy has 894 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sport Pilot Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 60% of FlightReady Academy's.

Sport Pilot Test Prep ships an update every 5 months, FlightReady Academy fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sport Pilot Test Prep | FlightReady Academy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sport-pilot-test-prep/id524105637/reviews) | **[4.7 (894 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-academy/id998722803/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **894** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **59.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 51 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) |

## What reviewers say

### Sport Pilot Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sport-pilot-test-prep/id524105637)

Prepare for the FAA Sport Pilot written test with this comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic, review with flashcards, and take simulated practice tests. Detailed explanations are provided for each question to enhance learning.

**Highlights:** Study questions by topic, Customizable review sessions, Flashcard mode for knowledge testing, Simulated 40-question practice tests, Detailed explanations for answers, Progress reports and history tracking, Pause and resume test sessions

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FlightReady Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-academy/id998722803)

Prepare for FAA pilot exams with comprehensive ground school courses and practice tests. Access a free basic test prep with hundreds of questions and simulated exams. Upgrade for full courses, instructor endorsements, and advanced study tools.

**Highlights:** FAA pilot exam preparation, Basic and premium test prep, Simulated FAA exams, Instructor endorsement, Detailed question explanations, SmartExam for weak areas, Progress tracking and statistics

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument Rating Trial | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - CFII Add | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - Commercial Pilot | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - Private Pilot | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - Flight Instructor | Free | one-time |
| Remote Pilot Premium Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Private Pilot Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Rating Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Comm. Pilot Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ground School | $129.99 | one-time |
| Drone Ground School | $139.99 | one-time |
| CFI Airplane Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| Commercial Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| CFII Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| Private Pilot Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent ground school
- 👍 Great study aid
- 👍 Best over the other prep apps
- 👍 Very Good App
- 👍 Excelent Learning Tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Don't bother submitting feedback
- 🐛 App glitches out of WiFi
- 👎 Wretched interface
- 🐛 The app still crashes upon launch
- 👎 Don't waste your time

**Reported bugs**

- The app installed correctly. But when you open the app. It wants you to download what course you are interested in. But it gets to 90% downloaded and stops
- App glitches out of WiFi range and has to constantly redownload and sinc data which leads to a lot of time wasted
- Whenever I click on "study questions" my app crashes and brings me back to my home screen

**Requested features**

- Charts, graphs and scales and not selectable with a pc or Android
- Test scores are saved and not resettable, the final test cannot be taken multiple times
- Explanations for the answers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sport Pilot Test Prep free?

Sport Pilot Test Prep costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlightReady Academy free?

FlightReady Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sport Pilot Test Prep or FlightReady Academy?

FlightReady Academy is rated higher. Sport Pilot Test Prep averages 3.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FlightReady Academy averages 4.7 from 894 ratings.

### Do Sport Pilot Test Prep or FlightReady Academy have ads?

Neither Sport Pilot Test Prep nor FlightReady Academy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sport Pilot Test Prep or FlightReady Academy?

Sport Pilot Test Prep ships an update every 5 months, and FlightReady Academy fortnightly. Most recently, Sport Pilot Test Prep was updated on October 29, 2026 and FlightReady Academy on October 29, 2026.

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