Comparison

Instrument Pilot Checkride vs A+ Core 2 Practice Test

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

Head to head
About

Instrument Pilot Checkride

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
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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

A+ Core 2 Practice Test

Prepare for the CompTIA A+ Core 2 V15 exam with focused mobile practice. Target weak areas, review explanations, and track your progress with timed sessions. This app offers a comprehensive study flow with a large question bank and detailed progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Target weakest domains
  • Review explanations and source-backed answers
  • Track exam readiness over time
  • Timed practice sessions
  • Larger rotating question bank
  • Detailed progress tracking
Features
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A+ Core 2 Practice Test gives you focused mobile practice built around CompTIA A+ Core 2 220-1202. Use the app to: - answer more daily questions - target your weakest domain - review explanations and source-backed answers - track exam readiness over time - move into longer timed practice sessions The website gives you a clean daily sample. The app gives you the fuller study flow, larger rotating bank, and better progress tracking. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dotcreds.com/a-plus-core-2-privacy.html

Screenshots

Instrument Pilot Checkride4 screens
A+ Core 2 Practice Test4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A+ Core 2 Practice Test at Free against Instrument Pilot Checkride's $9.99. A+ Core 2 Practice Test also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (weekly vs every 25 months). Instrument Pilot Checkride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (9 vs 1). On 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

A+ Core 2 Practice Test is free to download; Instrument Pilot Checkride costs $9.99 up front. A+ Core 2 Practice Test sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Instrument Pilot Checkride asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A+ Core 2 Practice Test holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Instrument Pilot Checkride has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Instrument Pilot Checkride ships an update every 25 months, A+ Core 2 Practice Test weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Instrument Pilot Checkride versus A+ Core 2 Practice Test: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInstrument Pilot CheckrideA+ Core 2 Practice Test
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (9 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAThomas Baric

Customer experience

Instrument Pilot Checkride

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

A+ Core 2 Practice Test

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Instrument Pilot Checkride

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

A+ Core 2 Practice Test

Subscriptions1
  • IT Support Career Pro$9.991 Month
One-time2
  • A+ Core 2 Pro$4.99
  • IT Support Bundle$9.99

Questions

Is Instrument Pilot Checkride free?
Instrument Pilot Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A+ Core 2 Practice Test free?
A+ Core 2 Practice Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Instrument Pilot Checkride or A+ Core 2 Practice Test?
A+ Core 2 Practice Test is rated higher. Instrument Pilot Checkride averages 2.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while A+ Core 2 Practice Test averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Instrument Pilot Checkride or A+ Core 2 Practice Test have ads?
Neither Instrument Pilot Checkride nor A+ Core 2 Practice Test shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Instrument Pilot Checkride or A+ Core 2 Practice Test?
Instrument Pilot Checkride ships an update every 25 months, and A+ Core 2 Practice Test weekly. Most recently, Instrument Pilot Checkride was updated on October 13, 2026 and A+ Core 2 Practice Test on October 6, 2026.

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