Comparison

AI CFI vs EntireFlight FAR/AIM

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

Head to head
About

AI CFI

This app provides AI-powered flight instruction, FAA practice tests, and air traffic control communication training. It offers 24/7 expert guidance to help aspiring and current pilots prepare for various licenses and ratings, reinforcing ground school knowledge.

Highlights
  • AI CFI Chatbot for real-time guidance
  • Realistic ATC communication practice
  • FAA Knowledge Test preparation
  • Progress tracking and study stats
  • Ground school support for Part 61/141
Features
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Ask Anything, Anytime. Your Pocket AI CFI puts a flight-instructor-style coach in your pocket — along with checkride oral practice, ATC radio training, FAA-style knowledge tests, and an offline CFI you can take to the airplane. Whether you are working toward a Private Pilot certificate, Instrument Rating, Commercial certificate, or CFI, you get 24/7 study guidance in one app. Training only. Verify every answer with current FAR/AIM, your instructor, and official materials before you fly. Not for inflight operations. Key Features: AI CFI Chat: Ask the way you would in the airplane — weather mins, currency, a clearance, a system. Get a short CFI-style answer with FAR/AIM cites. Paste a METAR or TAF and get it decoded. The CFI remembers your plan, home field, and what you asked it to remember. Checkride Oral: Sit across from a DPE-style oral for Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI. A real situation, one ask, then a follow-up. Graded S/U so you know what still needs work. ATC Radio Practice: Fly scripted radio lessons — nontowered CTAF pattern calls, Class D (Ground → Tower → Ground), and hold-short readbacks. AIM phraseology, new numbers each time. CTAF never turns into Tower. FAA Knowledge Test Prep: Practice FAA written-style questions for Student through CFI. Mix a mock exam or drill one ACS area — airspace, navigation, regulations, ADM, weather, and more. Misses come back until you pass them. Offline CFI: Take the CFI with you. Onboard ACS notes stay on the phone. Download a pack on Wi-Fi and it can reason with no signal. Add your own PDFs for your airplane or school. Progress: See streak, this week vs last week, and how Oral, Radio, and Study are actually going — not just a badge. Tap a weak area and jump straight back into that drill. Designed to Complement Your Aviation Toolkit: Your Pocket AI CFI works alongside the apps pilots already use — ForeFlight for planning, LiveATC for listening, Sporty’s Study Buddy and King Schools for exam prep, CloudAhoy for debrief, and Garmin Pilot for navigation. Use it to build knowledge and radio skill around those tools, not instead of them. Built for Every Pilot: Student pilots getting ready for solo and the written Ground school students who want extra reps Private, Instrument, Commercial, and CFI applicants Pilots brushing up for a flight review or currency Join pilots across the United States — from flight schools to independent CFIs — and take your learning further. Ready for takeoff? Download Your AI CFI and put an Ai-powered instructor-style coach in your pocket.

About

EntireFlight FAR/AIM

Access the complete Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual offline. Study by certificate, track progress, and search regulations quickly. Features hands-free listening and customizable display options.

Highlights
  • Offline FAR/AIM access
  • Study by certificate type
  • Progress tracking
  • Fast search functionality
  • Hands-free audio playback
  • Cockpit-friendly design
  • Bookmarks and highlights
Features
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The complete FAR (14 CFR) and AIM in one fast, beautiful, offline app — built for student pilots, CFIs, and anyone prepping for a checkride or staying current. STUDY BY CERTIFICATE Pick your rating — Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP, Remote, or Flight Engineer — and FAR/AIM highlights exactly the sections you need, then tracks your progress to checkride-ready. EVERYTHING, ALWAYS CURRENT The entire Title 14 (FAR) plus the full AIM, kept current from official U.S. government sources. See what's changed when regulations update. FIND ANYTHING FAST Search the FAR and AIM together and jump straight to the matching text. LISTEN HANDS-FREE Have any section read aloud — study while you drive or preflight. MADE FOR PILOTS • Works fully offline — built for the cockpit • Bookmarks & highlights that stay put • Dark and light mode, adjustable text size • Pilot/Controller Glossary included FAR/AIM Pro unlocks full access — monthly, 6-month, or annual (7-day free trial), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Unofficial reference. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify against the official FAR and AIM before flight. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.entireflight.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.entireflight.com/policies/terms-of-service

Screenshots

AI CFI4 screens
EntireFlight FAR/AIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: AI CFI at none against EntireFlight FAR/AIM's shown. AI CFI also leads on ratings volume (31 vs 7). EntireFlight FAR/AIM's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. AI CFI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and EntireFlight FAR/AIM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for AI CFI against 4.4 for EntireFlight FAR/AIM. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of AI CFI's written reviews are positive against 100% of EntireFlight FAR/AIM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AI CFI ships an update every 2 months, EntireFlight FAR/AIM every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AI CFI versus EntireFlight FAR/AIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAI CFIEntireFlight FAR/AIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (31 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKasTech Solutions LLC (U.S.)EntireFlight LLC

Customer experience

AI CFI

All ratings31 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.1%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative16.0%

EntireFlight FAR/AIM

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AI CFI

Subscriptions2
  • Ai CFi Subscription$19.991 Month
  • Ai CFi Yearly Subscription$119.001 Year
6 purchases

EntireFlight FAR/AIM

Subscriptions5
  • FAR/AIM Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ask AI Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FAR/AIM Pro - 6 Months7 Days trial$6.996 Months
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  • FAR/AIM Pro - Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Ask AI Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • FAR/AIM Pro - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is AI CFI free?
AI CFI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EntireFlight FAR/AIM free?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AI CFI or EntireFlight FAR/AIM?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM is rated higher. AI CFI averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while EntireFlight FAR/AIM averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do AI CFI or EntireFlight FAR/AIM have ads?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM shows ads; AI CFI does not.
Which is updated more often, AI CFI or EntireFlight FAR/AIM?
AI CFI ships an update every 2 months, and EntireFlight FAR/AIM every 9 days. Most recently, AI CFI was updated on October 30, 2026 and EntireFlight FAR/AIM on October 31, 2026.

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