Comparison

Pilot Question Database vs PPL Exam & Study

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

PPL Exam & Study

Prepare for your FAA or EASA Private Pilot Licence (PPL) or Light Aircraft Pilot Licence (LAPL) exams with a comprehensive study system. This app includes extensive question banks, detailed explanations, and integrated study books to help you learn effectively and track your progress.

Highlights
  • 2,500+ updated FAA & EASA questions
  • Explanations, illustrations & graphs
  • Practice, Exam & Study modes
  • Mix topics for realistic exams
  • Study books included in-app
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Ace your FAA & EASA PPL or LAPL theory exam with FlyGo's complete study system — one app for question banks, explanations and study books. Pay once. No subscription, ever. And with Family Sharing, your purchase is shared with up to 6 family members. EXAMS COVERED • FAA PPL (Private Pilot Licence) • EASA PPL & LAPL SUBJECTS 1. Aviation Weather & Meteorology 2. Aircraft Structures, Systems & General Knowledge 3. Aerodynamics & Principles of Flight 4. Air Law, Airport Ops & Airspace 5. Human Performance & Limitations 6. Flight Procedures & Operational Techniques 7. Communications & ATC 8. Navigation & Flight Planning 9. Performance, Weight & Balance KEY FEATURES • 3,000+ updated FAA & EASA questions (1,500+ per exam standard) • Explanations, illustrations & graphs • Practice, Exam & Study modes • Mix topics for realistic mock exams • Study books built into the app • Custom question sets — focus on your weak spots • Study reminders to build a daily habit • Streaks & badges to stay motivated • Pace & response-time analytics • Works offline — study anywhere • iCloud sync + Handoff across iPhone & iPad • App interface in English, German, French, Spanish & Hungarian (questions & study notes are in English) SMART STUDY (on-device AI) • Explain differently — any wrong answer re-explained in simpler terms • Daily focus — an adaptive practice set built from your weak areas Processed on your device — private, offline and free. AI features require a device that supports Apple Intelligence. WHY PILOTS CHOOSE FLYGO • One-time purchase — no subscriptions or hidden fees • Family Sharing with up to 6 members • Constantly updated question database • Questions modelled on real exam standards Start now for free — try Mix of Subjects, a sampler across all topics, with no purchase! Unlock all subjects for complete preparation. Fly safe, The FlyGo Aviation Team

Screenshots

Pilot Question Database3 screens
PPL Exam & Study4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PPL Exam & Study at every 2 weeks against Pilot Question Database's every 3 months. PPL Exam & Study also leads on ratings volume (85 vs 8). Pilot Question Database's advantage is review sentiment (80% vs 58%) and iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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 and PPL Exam & Study sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Pilot Question Database against 4.5 for PPL Exam & Study. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PPL Exam & Study has 85 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Pilot Question Database's written reviews are positive against 58% of PPL Exam & Study's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pilot Question Database ships an update every 3 months, PPL Exam & Study every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pilot Question Database versus PPL Exam & Study: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot Question DatabasePPL Exam & Study
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (8 ratings)4.5 (85 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better57.7% of reviews
Number of ratings885 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB389 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppulizeFlygo-Aviation Ltd

Customer experience

Pilot Question Database

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

PPL Exam & Study

All ratings85 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral1.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive57.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.3%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilot Question Database

One-time4
  • H50P (Swedish)$0.99
  • One month$5.99
  • Three months$14.99
Show 1 more
  • Twelve months$49.99
12 purchases

PPL Exam & Study

One-time12
  • Air Law$4.99
  • Aircraft General Knowledge$4.99
  • Communications$4.99
Show 9 more
  • Flight Planning & Monitoring$4.99
  • Human Performance & Limitations$4.99
  • Navigation$4.99
  • Operational Procedures$4.99
  • Principles of Flight$4.99
  • Meteorology$5.99
  • All in One - Half Price$19.99
  • All in One - Save 30%$27.99
  • Full Price$54.99

Questions

Is Pilot Question Database free?
Pilot Question Database is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PPL Exam & Study free?
PPL Exam & Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pilot Question Database or PPL Exam & Study?
PPL Exam & Study is rated higher. Pilot Question Database averages 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while PPL Exam & Study averages 4.5 from 85 ratings.
Do Pilot Question Database or PPL Exam & Study have ads?
Neither Pilot Question Database nor PPL Exam & Study shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pilot Question Database or PPL Exam & Study?
Pilot Question Database ships an update every 3 months, and PPL Exam & Study every 2 weeks. Most recently, Pilot Question Database was updated on September 17, 2026 and PPL Exam & Study on September 11, 2026.

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