BZF vs BZF Hero
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
BZF
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This app features not only the official questions from Bundesnetzagentur, but also several pages of theory materials summarized, to help you learn and understand fundamental concepts needed for your success in aviation and of course on the BZF exam. Learn and practice for the exam on the same app, while tracking your progress on each question individually. - Multilingual App and content - In-App theoretical training materials - Advanced question study interface, allowing random order and seeing only the correct answer for better memorization - Realistic exam mode, but with pause function in case you need a coffee break - Individual question statistics - No internet connection needed Limited number of questions and study materials in Trial Version. Upgrade to Full Version with a single, one-time, in-App purchase.
BZF Hero
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Getting ready for the BZF? The BZF is the German aviation radio license (BZF I for English, BZF II for German radio telephony). With BZF Hero you practice radio calls the way they really sound: you fly a real route between German airfields and talk to Ground, Tower, FIS and Approach โ by voice, with a push-to-talk button just like in the cockpit. HOW IT WORKS โข Choose departure and destination โ more than 1,000 airfields in Germany with real runways, taxiways, frequencies and reporting points. โข Hold the transmit button and speak your call. The controller answers by voice โ clearances, traffic information, taxi instructions. โข BZF Hero checks every call: callsign, order, mandatory items, readbacks, standard phraseology. LEARN OR TEST YOURSELF โข Learning mode: guided step by step โ with a sample call, an explanation of why it is done that way, and tips after every call. โข Exam mode: no help, with a debrief at the end โ just like the practical exam. โข English or German: practice aviation radio in English (BZF I) or German (BZF II). REALISTIC FROM HOLDING POINT TO PARKING POSITION โข Initial call, taxi, takeoff clearance, leaving the control zone, FIS with transponder and traffic information, approach, traffic circuit, landing and vacating the runway. โข Map in the style of the ICAO chart with airspace, reporting points and traffic circuits; your aircraft flies the route in real time โ or in time-lapse. โข Watch mode: let the pilot do the talking and listen to how a whole flight sounds. WHO IT IS FOR For student pilots preparing for the BZF exam, for pilots who want to brush up their routine, and for anyone who wants to understand aviation radio. TRY IT FOR FREE Your first flight is free. For unlimited flights there is a subscription (weekly, monthly or quarterly). Payment is charged to your Apple ID; the subscription renews automatically unless you cancel it in your Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Note: BZF Hero is a practice tool and no substitute for training at a flight school. The maps are not intended for navigation. Privacy policy: https://client.bzf-hero.app/privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BZF Hero at every 2 days against BZF's every 2 weeks. BZF's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. BZF sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BZF Hero sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
BZF ships an update every 2 weeks, BZF Hero every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BZF | BZF Hero |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 โ better | 16.4 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Telmo Dias | BENA Service UG haftungsbeschraenkt |
In-app purchases
BZF
- Upgrade to Full Version$17.99
BZF Hero
- BZF Hero Pro โ weekly$3.997 Days
- BZF Hero Pro โ monthly1 Month trial$14.991 Month
- BZF Hero Pro โ 3 months$29.993 Months
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- BZF Hero Pro โ yearly1 Year trial$119.991 Year









