Comparison

CROSSorCHECK vs CheckPrep

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

Head to head
About

CROSSorCHECK

Features
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Cross or Check - Every pilot's one stop platform for training! Pick it. Shape it. Share it. Pick it: Choose your aircraft - or your entire fleet! Add them to your personal hangar and stay in control. Shape it: Customize your fleet to perfection! No compromises, no limits - create your ideal setup in just a few clicks. Share it: Train with you crew, improve your skills and take your own flight safety to the next level with CROSSorCHECK and your community! Subscription Information: Access to certain aircraft requires an active subscription. Different subscription plans are available to unlock access to specific aircraft types or the full fleet. Subscriptions can be managed in your account settings. Terms of Use: https://web.crossorcheck.easymemoryitem.com/terms

About

CheckPrep

Prepare for your pilot checkride oral exams with this app. It's structured around the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS) and includes searchable regulations, adaptive quizzes, and real-world scenario trainers. Track your progress and know when you're ready.

Highlights
  • FAA ACS structured study
  • Searchable FAR, AIM, and FAA documents
  • Offline study and bookmarking
  • Adaptive flashcards and quizzes
  • METAR, TAF, and PIREP interpretation
  • ATC clearance trainers
  • Progress tracking (0-100%)
Features
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Purpose-built for pilots who refuse to leave their checkride to chance. CheckPrep is the only checkride oral prep app structured around the FAA Airman Certification Standards (ACS), the exact framework your DPE will use to evaluate you. This isn’t written prep. This is checkride oral prep and nobody else does it like this. EVERY REFERENCE AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Full searchable FAR, AIM, and FAA Documents, free for every user. Tap any citation in a study question to jump straight to the source. Bookmark passages, search by keyword, study offline. Every paragraph links back to the official FAA source so you never have to wonder if it’s current. STUDY THE WAY YOUR DPE TESTS YOU Every question, answer, and reference is organized by ACS Area of Operation and Task, the same structure your examiner follows. No wasted time on irrelevant material. Every minute of study maps directly to your oral exam. KNOW WHEN YOU’RE READY Track your mastery from 0–100% for every ACS task. Adaptive flashcards and quizzes target your weak areas automatically. When you see 100% across the board, you’ll know: you’re checkride ready. DECODE REAL-WORLD WEATHER Practice METAR, TAF, and PIREP interpretation with live FAA data. Build the pattern recognition that impresses examiners and keeps you safe in the flight levels. TRAIN YOUR EAR Departure and approach clearance trainers read ATC instructions aloud. Practice your readback skills with real-world scenarios using the CRAFT and P-TAC methods. BUILT FOR EVERY CERTIFICATE Private Pilot ACS: free, always. Instrument, Commercial, and Commercial Multi Add-On ACS guides available now. Add aircraft-specific content for your exact training aircraft: Cessna 172SP, Cirrus SR20 G7+, or Diamond DA42 NG. Six themes. Offline-first. iCloud sync across all your devices. Lightweight. No ads. No account required. No data collected. Walk into your checkride oral knowing you’ve covered every single ACS item. That’s what CheckPrep is for. CheckPrep is an independent study tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the FAA. All regulatory content is sourced from official FAA publications.

Screenshots

CROSSorCHECK4 screens
CheckPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CheckPrep at every 2 days against CROSSorCHECK's monthly. CROSSorCHECK's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, 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

Both are free to download. CROSSorCHECK sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and CheckPrep sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CROSSorCHECK ships an update monthly, CheckPrep every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
CROSSorCHECK versus CheckPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCROSSorCHECKCheckPrep
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB11 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperEasy Memory Item UG (haftungsbeschrankt)Robert Rousey

In-app purchases

5 purchases

CROSSorCHECK

Subscriptions5
  • Gliders7 Days trial$9.991 Year
  • Monthly subscription7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Motor Gliders7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • General aviation7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Airline7 Days trial$39.991 Year
6 purchases

CheckPrep

One-time6
  • Cessna 172SP Content$19.99
  • Cirrus SR20 G7+ Content$19.99
  • Diamond DA42 NG Content$19.99
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  • Commercial Multi Add-On Package$59.99
  • Commercial Package$59.99
  • Instrument Package$59.99

Questions

Is CROSSorCHECK free?
CROSSorCHECK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CheckPrep free?
CheckPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CROSSorCHECK or CheckPrep have ads?
Neither CROSSorCHECK nor CheckPrep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CROSSorCHECK or CheckPrep?
CROSSorCHECK ships an update monthly, and CheckPrep every 2 days. Most recently, CROSSorCHECK was updated on September 24, 2026 and CheckPrep on September 30, 2026.

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