Comparison

Instrument Rating Checkride vs iPIPER Aircraft Apps

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

Head to head
About

Instrument Rating Checkride

Prepare for your instrument rating checkride with over 700 likely examiner questions and succinct answers. This app covers all essential topics, including preflight, en route, and scenario-based training, based on the popular "Instrument Oral Exam Guide."

Highlights
  • Over 700 examiner questions and answers
  • Covers all checkride topics
  • Based on popular aviation guide
  • Flag questions for further study
  • Includes practical test checklist
  • Researched using FAA documents
Features
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Using a question-and-answer format, Instrument Pilot Checkride lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the pilot certification process – the Practical Exam – and provides succinct, ready responses. Pilots will find this App an indispensable tool in both planning for what to expect during the instrument rating checkride, and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate them as excellent preparation for students, as well as preps for Instrument Proficiency Checks (IPC), aircraft transitions, and as general refresher material. Effective preparation for tests issued under the guidance of the Airman Certification Standards. This Instrument Pilot Checkride app is based on the popular Instrument Oral Exam Guide Eleventh Edition book by Jason Blair. It is designed for pilots training for the Instrument Rating or the Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) certificate. More than 700 questions and responses ensure all the subjects an Instrument Rating candidate will be tested on during checkrides and IPCs are covered. Organization follows the Airman Certification Standards and topics include: preflight, departure, en route, arrival, and scenario-based training. A separate chapter is provided for Instrument Flight Instructor (CFII) applicants. Answers and explanations were researched using FAA documents (which are identified so pilots know where to go for further study) as well as interviewing FAA examiners. Questions include the ACS code and can be marked for further study from any subject to build your own collection of flashcards. An Applicant Practical Test Checklist and Instrument Proficiency Check Guidance document are also included. Compatible with iOS phones and tablets, this app teaches applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence when under the examiner’s scrutiny. It identifies candidates’ strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in their aeronautical knowledge, which increases study efficiency. App features: • More than 700 questions are included with succinct, ready responses. • Questions from any subject can be flagged for further study into a separate group. • Includes all the questions and answers from the popular book, Instrument Oral Exam Guide Eleventh Edition, by Jason Blair. • Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).

About

iPIPER Aircraft Apps

Prepare for aviation check rides and exams with AI-generated study questions from your flight manuals. This app supports multiple Piper aircraft models and offers tools for flashcards, quizzes, and weather information.

Highlights
  • AI-generated study questions
  • Import flight manuals
  • Keyword search within documents
  • Flashcards and quizzes
  • Aircraft system study
  • Worldwide weather and flight planning
  • Custom flashcard maker
Features
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This app is not associated with the aircraft manufacturer. The information is supplemental and does not replace the aircraft flight manual. Information may vary depending on your airline or companies policies and procedures. Import your flight manuals and PDF's from your saved files on your device. Use AI to generate study questions and answers from your documents. Search content by keyword and jump directly to any page in the Files. WHAT AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? Piper PA-28 Archer Piper PA-28 Warrior Piper Cherokee 140 Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow Piper PA-34 Seneca I Piper PA-34 Seneca II Piper PA-44 Seminole Piper PA-46-350P M350 INTENDED USE OF OUR APPS •Used by pilots to study for written exams, oral exams, check rides, recurrent training and general knowledge. HOW MANY AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? •8 APPS INSIDE THIS CONTAINER WHO USES AIRCRAFT APPS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY? •Private Pilots, Corporate Pilots and Commercial Airline Pilots. CONTENTS OF FREE INITIAL DOWNLOAD •Worldwide Weather •Airport to Airport Distance Calculator •Airport METAR & TAF Search •Custom Aircraft Flashcard Maker •Aircraft Conversion Calculator •Continuous Running Zulu Time Clock •Airline Interview Questions CONTENTS OF IN-APP PURCHASES •Flashcards •Quizzes •Memory Items •Limitations ~SPECIFIC APP INFORMATION~ FLASHCARDS •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and easily study technical questions about the airplane. •Easy to use Back and Next buttons. QUIZZES •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and test your knowledge with a multiple choice quizzes. Take the quizzes with an optional timer and background noise to enhance your learning experience. MEMORY ITEMS •Study all aircraft memory items in the easy to use PDF reader that allows you to print, email and customize your learning experience. LIMITATIONS •Study all aircraft limitations in flashcard format and use the quiz at the end to test your knowledge. AIRPORTS WEATHER & FLIGHT PLANNING •Choose any airport in the world and see the most up to date weather and METAR/TAF information. Use the Airport Flight Planning feature to check distance to and from airports in NM. With WIFI or a cellular connection, your aircraft position will display on the map. CUSTOM AIRCRAFT FLASHCARD MAKER •Easily make your own systems flashcards by naming the category and typing in your own question and answer. AIRCRAFT CONVERSION CALCULATOR •Fast and accurate conversions of many commonly used aviation calculations which include: •Foot - Meter •Nautical Mile - Statute Mile •Nautical Mile - Kilometer •Inch - Meter •Pound - Kilogram •Gallon (US) - Liter •Gallon Imp.) - Liter •Fahrenheit - Celsius •Pressure inHG - hPA •Gallons - LBS •Knots - MPH Zulu Time Clock - This clock can be found on th menu screen. It does not need an internet connection to function and will always give the most accurate Zulu time no matter where you are in the world. IN APP PURCHASES TERMS AND CONDITIONS STEP 1: Download AIRCRAFT APPS from the App Store (FREE Download). STEP 2: After AIRCRAFT APPS has downloaded to your device, tap Piper Checkride Prep on the Menu Screen and search through the in-app purchases for your aircraft. STEP 3: Tap the Buy button under the aircraft you wish to purchase. Your account will be charged a one time price for the material and content. The price is listed on each Aircraft App and the price will be different based on the content in each app. STEP 4: Once purchased, the IN-APP Purchases cannot be canceled. STEP 5: Access to the material and content never expires. STEP 6: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF IN-APP PURCHASE CONTENTS, VISIT WWW.AIRCRAFTAPPS.COM

Screenshots

Instrument Rating Checkride4 screens
iPIPER Aircraft Apps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iPIPER Aircraft Apps at 86% against Instrument Rating Checkride's 0%. iPIPER Aircraft Apps also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.2 vs 2.4). Instrument Rating Checkride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

iPIPER Aircraft Apps is free to download; Instrument Rating Checkride costs $9.99 up front. iPIPER Aircraft Apps sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Instrument Rating Checkride asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iPIPER Aircraft Apps holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Instrument Rating Checkride's written reviews are positive against 86% of iPIPER Aircraft Apps's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instrument Rating Checkride ships an update every 14 months, iPIPER Aircraft Apps every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Instrument Rating Checkride versus iPIPER Aircraft Apps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstrument Rating CheckrideiPIPER Aircraft Apps
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (9 ratings)4.2 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings910 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAAircraft Apps LLC

Customer experience

Instrument Rating Checkride

All ratings9 ratings
Positive22.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

iPIPER Aircraft Apps

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%

In-app purchases

None

Instrument Rating Checkride

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

iPIPER Aircraft Apps

One-time10
  • 20 FAA Handbooks & Manuals$19.99
  • Piper Archer Checkride Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-28 Warrior Prep$29.99
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  • Piper PA-28R-200 Arrow Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-34 Seneca I Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-34 Seneca II Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA-44 Seminole Prep$29.99
  • Cherokee 140 Checkride Prep$29.99
  • Piper PA28-181 Archer LX$29.99
  • Piper PA-46-350P M350$29.99

Questions

Is Instrument Rating Checkride free?
Instrument Rating Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is iPIPER Aircraft Apps free?
iPIPER Aircraft Apps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Instrument Rating Checkride or iPIPER Aircraft Apps?
iPIPER Aircraft Apps is rated higher. Instrument Rating Checkride averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while iPIPER Aircraft Apps averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.
Do Instrument Rating Checkride or iPIPER Aircraft Apps have ads?
Neither Instrument Rating Checkride nor iPIPER Aircraft Apps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instrument Rating Checkride or iPIPER Aircraft Apps?
Instrument Rating Checkride ships an update every 14 months, and iPIPER Aircraft Apps every 2 months. Most recently, Instrument Rating Checkride was updated on November 7, 2026 and iPIPER Aircraft Apps on November 3, 2026.

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