# Comms vs Checkride Compass

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checkride Compass at 100% against Comms's 36%. Checkride Compass also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Comms's advantage is ratings volume (207 vs 7) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Checkride Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

Checkride Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comms has 207 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Comms's written reviews are positive against 100% of Checkride Compass's.

Comms ships an update every 4 days, Checkride Compass every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comms | Checkride Compass |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-compass/id6760925013/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 26.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KHV Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832344269) | [Jainik Parekh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886854798) |

## What reviewers say

### Comms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538)

Practice realistic air traffic control radio communications using AI and speech recognition. Build confidence with over 35 scenarios, from basic taxi instructions to complex airspace transitions. Get instant feedback on your phraseology and accuracy.

**Highlights:** AI-powered speech recognition, Realistic ATC scenarios, Instant feedback on phraseology, Transcript review, Practice anytime, anywhere, Guided responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comms Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Comms Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Study Guide Private Pilot w/Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Scan Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Unlock All Comms | $12.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Commercial Pilot | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Scan Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Private Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice app for student pilots
- 👍 Helpful for improving communication with ATC/Tower
- 💡 Active developers responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is broken and unusable for many users
- 🤖 Not accurate or realistic enough
- 👎 Voice recognition/speech-to-text is poor
- 💰 Paid app with limited value compared to free resources

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and becomes unusable after account setup
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Provides incorrect information that goes against FAA guidelines

**Requested features**

- More detailed and comprehensive pilot scenarios
- Improved voice recognition and speech-to-text accuracy
- Better alignment with FAA instructions and procedures


### Checkride Compass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-compass/id6760925013)

Prepare for your Private Pilot checkride with focused quizzes, flashcards, and real-world scenarios. This tool helps build confidence for oral exams, ACS standards, and written preparation.

**Highlights:** Practice quizzes, ACS flashcards, Checkride-style scenarios, Focused study experience, Build confidence

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comms free?

Comms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Checkride Compass free?

Checkride Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Comms or Checkride Compass?

Checkride Compass is rated higher. Comms averages 4.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Checkride Compass averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Comms or Checkride Compass have ads?

Neither Comms nor Checkride Compass shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Comms or Checkride Compass?

Comms ships an update every 4 days, and Checkride Compass every 2 days. Most recently, Comms was updated on October 16, 2026 and Checkride Compass on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*