Comparison

Sim vs FAR/AIM Pro

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

Head to head
About

Sim

Features
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Sim-Ex Exam Sim for CCST Networking offers more than 200 practice exam questions from the most recent syllabus of CCST® certification exam, offered by Cisco®. Question types supported include multiple choice single answer, multiple choice multiple answer, performance based questions (Image and Text drag and drop) and exhibit type questions. In Learn mode, every question has a comprehensive explanation, and in Exam mode, the real exam setting is replicated. There are options to evaluate the questions and save the results for later. Disclaimer: Simulationexams.com is not associated with Cisco® organisation and CCST® is a trademark of Cisco® Systems and duly acknowledged.

About

FAR/AIM Pro

Features
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FAR/AIM Pro is a focused aviation study reference for pilots, student pilots, instructors, and anyone preparing for FAA knowledge tests or checkrides. Study core FAA material in one place: - Federal Aviation Regulations, including Title 14 plus key 49 CFR hazmat, NTSB, and TSA flight school/security references - Aeronautical Information Manual chapters and figures - 780 current FAA Advisory Circular records with official FAA pages and PDF links where published - Pilot/Controller Glossary - Certificate study paths for private, instrument, commercial, CFI, ATP, remote pilot, and maintenance study - Practice quizzes - Flashcard decks - Saved notes, highlights, and review queue - Study pack export/import for moving saved notes and highlights between devices - Fast search across reference content - Adjustable reader text size and spacing for cockpit, desk, and tablet study - Source status, release notes, and change watch so you can see what was refreshed Content is bundled for offline access, so you can study without a network connection after install. Follow focused certificate paths, save important FAR/AIM and Advisory Circular references, adjust reader density, add instructor notes, share references, move your study pack between devices, and mark topics reviewed as you prepare for written tests, oral exams, and checkrides. FAR/AIM Pro is built for reference and training support, not operational flight planning or legal advice. Pilots remain responsible for checking current official FAA sources before flight.

Screenshots

Sim4 screens
FAR/AIM Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: FAR/AIM Pro at Free against Sim's $12.99. Sim's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

FAR/AIM Pro is free to download; Sim costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 3 level
Sim versus FAR/AIM Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimFAR/AIM Pro
Price$12.99Free — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAnand Software and Training Pvt LydBruno Candido Volpato da Cunha

In-app purchases

None

Sim

No in-app purchases

None

FAR/AIM Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sim free?
Sim costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FAR/AIM Pro free?
FAR/AIM Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sim or FAR/AIM Pro have ads?
Neither Sim nor FAR/AIM Pro shows ads.

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