# Comms vs Checkride Flashcards

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Checkride Flashcards at 100% against Comms's 36%. Checkride Flashcards also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2). Comms's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (207 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Checkride Flashcards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Checkride Flashcards 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 1, 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 Flashcards's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comms | Checkride Flashcards |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-flashcards/id6785094021/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 67 MB | 118 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) | [AviationMP4 Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818651461) |

## 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 Flashcards

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/checkride-flashcards/id6785094021)

Prepare for aviation checkrides with ACS-aligned flashcards. Study FAA standards, track progress, and practice oral exams. Features spaced repetition and offline study.

**Highlights:** ACS-aligned decks, FAR/AIM citations, Spaced repetition learning, Checkride countdown and daily plan, Oral exam practice, Offline study

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Access 1 Month | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Access 1 Month | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comms free?

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

### Is Checkride Flashcards free?

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

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

Checkride Flashcards is rated higher. Comms averages 4.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while Checkride Flashcards averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Comms or Checkride Flashcards have ads?

Neither Comms nor Checkride Flashcards shows ads.

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

Comms ships an update every 4 days, and Checkride Flashcards every 4 days. Most recently, Comms was updated on October 19, 2026 and Checkride Flashcards on October 4, 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.*