# Instrument Pilot Checkride vs Instrument Test Prep

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Instrument Test Prep at 88% against Instrument Pilot Checkride's 0%. Instrument Test Prep also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.4). Instrument Pilot Checkride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Instrument Test Prep is free to download; Instrument Pilot Checkride costs $9.99 up front. Instrument Test Prep sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Instrument Pilot Checkride asks for nothing beyond the download.

Instrument Test Prep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instrument Test Prep has 155 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Instrument Pilot Checkride's written reviews are positive against 88% of Instrument Test Prep's.

Instrument Pilot Checkride ships an update every 25 months, Instrument Test Prep fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Instrument Pilot Checkride | Instrument Test Prep |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-checkride/id620979543/reviews) | **[4.9 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-test-prep/id1456043080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **155** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 25 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 9 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ASA](https://appshunter.io/developer/334278379) | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) |

## What reviewers say

### Instrument Pilot Checkride

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-pilot-checkride/id620979543)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This app prepares aspiring pilots for their instrument rating practical exam by providing over 700 likely examiner questions and succinct answers. It covers all essential topics, follows Airman Certification Standards, and helps identify knowledge gaps for efficient study.

**Highlights:** Over 700 questions and answers, Covers all instrument rating topics, Based on Airman Certification Standards, Flag questions for further study, Includes CFII specific chapter, Researched using FAA documents

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Instrument Test Prep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instrument-test-prep/id1456043080)

Prepare for your FAA Instrument Rating Knowledge Test with over 900 questions and detailed explanations. Customize study sessions, track your weakest areas, and take simulated exams that mirror the official test format. An optional upgrade unlocks a full ground school course with additional lessons and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Over 900 FAA questions and explanations, Customizable study sessions by topic and size, Focus on weakest topics and missed questions, Simulated FAA exams with correct question proportions, Detailed explanations and regulation references, Cross-device data syncing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument Ground School Trial | Free | one-time |
| Instrument Rating Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ground School | $129.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Instrument Pilot Checkride free?

Instrument Pilot Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Instrument Test Prep free?

Instrument Test Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Instrument Pilot Checkride or Instrument Test Prep?

Instrument Test Prep is rated higher. Instrument Pilot Checkride averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Instrument Test Prep averages 4.9 from 155 ratings.

### Do Instrument Pilot Checkride or Instrument Test Prep have ads?

Neither Instrument Pilot Checkride nor Instrument Test Prep shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Instrument Pilot Checkride or Instrument Test Prep?

Instrument Pilot Checkride ships an update every 25 months, and Instrument Test Prep fortnightly. Most recently, Instrument Pilot Checkride was updated on October 26, 2026 and Instrument Test Prep on October 29, 2026.

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