Comparison

Pilot Question Database vs Runway01

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Question Database

This app provides over 2,500 questions and explanations for student pilots preparing for European PPL or LAPL licenses. It covers standardized theoretical goals for the entire EU region, ensuring comprehensive preparation for national exams. The content is regularly updated based on user feedback and new regulations.

Highlights
  • Over 2,500 pilot exam questions
  • Explanations and attachments included
  • Covers EU PPL and LAPL licenses
  • Standardized theoretical goals
  • Regular content updates
  • English language database
Features
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Over 2 500 questions for student pilots looking to acquire the European PPL or LAPL. The app contains over 2 000 explanations and hundreds of attachments. The app won’t just test you – it will teach you the important details of being a safe and qualified pilot in the European skies. Since 2013, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued standardized theoretical goals for PPL and LAPL licenses. For the first time, it’s possible to issue a single app for the whole EU region. The PPL-App contains questions for each and every part of these published goals, ensuring wide and deep coverage of the necessary knowledge across all EU-states. The question database is published in the English language, but can be used by PPL and LAPL students from any EU state to prepare for their national exams. The question database is updated on a regular basis, based on user feedback, new regulation implementations and when our itchy flight instructor fingers just can’t keep from developing more content!

About

Runway01

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Runway01 brings your flight-training journey into one clear, structured place. Designed for aspiring pilots following the UK modular route, the app helps you understand the stages ahead, record your progress and keep your training information organised as your experience grows. PLAN YOUR TRAINING JOURNEY Follow a visual roadmap from getting started and your Private Pilot Licence through hour building, theoretical knowledge, commercial training and airline preparation. Flexible stages and alternative commercial-training routes are presented clearly so you can discuss the right sequence with your approved training organisation. TRACK MEANINGFUL PROGRESS Record theory examination results, exam scores, flight hours, licence milestones and other training achievements. Progress updates as you complete the elements that make up each stage. KEEP A FLIGHT LOGBOOK Log flights, record Dual, Solo, PIC and PICUS time, add route and aircraft details, and review your recent flying activity. UNDERSTAND YOUR INVESTMENT Add flight-training costs—including flying, examinations, equipment, landing fees and other expenses—to see how much you have invested across your journey. Costs linked to a logged flight are included automatically. PROTECT YOUR PROGRESS Runway01 works without an account and keeps information on your device. If you choose to create an account, you can protect a cloud copy of your roadmap, profile, logbook and journey investment and restore it on another device. LEARN WITH CONFIDENCE Stage guides and prerequisite summaries make unfamiliar training terminology easier to understand. Runway01 is an organisational and educational tool; always confirm current licensing requirements and course eligibility with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and your approved training organisation.

Screenshots

Pilot Question Database3 screens
Runway014 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Runway01 at none against Pilot Question Database's 4. Runway01 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). 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. Pilot Question Database sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Runway01 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Question Database ships an update every 3 months, Runway01 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Pilot Question Database versus Runway01: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot Question DatabaseRunway01
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppulizeKunal Jarodia

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilot Question Database

One-time4
  • H50P (Swedish)$0.99
  • One month$5.99
  • Three months$14.99
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  • Twelve months$49.99
None

Runway01

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pilot Question Database free?
Pilot Question Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Runway01 free?
Runway01 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pilot Question Database or Runway01 have ads?
Neither Pilot Question Database nor Runway01 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Question Database or Runway01?
Pilot Question Database ships an update every 3 months, and Runway01 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pilot Question Database was updated on October 1, 2026 and Runway01 on October 9, 2026.

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