Comparison

FAA A&P Certification Study vs FAR/AIM Pro

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

Head to head
About

FAA A&P Certification Study

Prepare for all three A&P certification exams with this comprehensive app. It combines knowledge exam prep, oral questions, and practical tasks in a single, all-in-one solution. Features include advanced study controls and in-manual annotations for efficient learning.

Highlights
  • Knowledge exam prep
  • Oral question practice
  • Practical task preparation
  • Multi-level study controls
  • Flagged question review
  • Reference PDF annotations
  • Split knowledge banks
Features
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RATED PATH: ONE APP. THREE PATHWAYS. ONE DESTINATION. Every mechanic’s journey to FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certification is unique. Whether you are a Part 147 student, a military maintainer (JSAM) logging QTP tasks for a COE, or an industry technician building OJT for FAA Form 8610-2, Rated Path consolidates your entire training journey into a single platform. Track practical hours, study for General, Airframe, and Powerplant written tests, prepare for closed-book Oral questions, and execute open-book Practical tasks without switching between fragmented apps. KEY FEATURES Interactive FAA Chart Tools & Figure Solvers Solve complex FAA supplement figures with dedicated calculators for Bend Allowance, Setback, Flat Layouts, and Fire Bottle Container Pressure. Use Answer Verifier mode to confirm official solutions or Practice mode with dynamic 3D profiles and Chart 204 minimum bend radius validation. AKTR Scan for Targeted Oral Prep Scan or upload your Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR). Rated Path extracts deficient ACS K-codes so you can focus directly on the exact subject areas your DME will test during Oral and Practical exams. Tailored Pathways β€’ Part 147: Read ahead with Pre-Read modules or jump into written and O&P prep. β€’ Military (JSAM): Log fleet maintenance directly to FAA ACS codes toward your COE. β€’ Work Experience: Track OJT calendar months to satisfy 14 CFR Β§ 65.77 requirements. Smarter Knowledge & Oral Study β€’ Complete Oral ACS Alignment: Covers all 181 official ACS Risk Elements (RCodes) with dedicated verbal question banks. β€’ Split Banks: Unseen questions are reserved for mock exams to ensure true mastery. β€’ Military Translator: In-app terminology overlays bridge military jargon to FAA terms (USAF, USN, USMC, USA, USCG). β€’ Study Filters: Filter by Subject, ACS Title, Challenge Level, or Flagged questions. Reference PDF Annotations Highlight and take notes inside official FAA manuals (8083 series, AC 43.13-1B, and CFRs) with markup saved across your devices. Complete 3-Phase Exam Coverage β€’ Written: Full question banks with distractor shuffling and difficulty leveling. β€’ Oral: Closed-book verbal prompts for all Knowledge and Risk codes. β€’ Practical: Clear guidance, research prompts, and ACS core competency tracking. FREE LOGBOOK TOOLS & FLEXIBLE ACCESS β€’ Free Logbooks: 100% free access to the Work Experience Log, Pre-Read Modules, and QTP Log. β€’ Free Preview: Sample questions across every subject before upgrading. β€’ Flexible Upgrades: Access all study banks via monthly passes, individual exam modules, or lifetime access. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Contact: ratedapprentice@gmail.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

FAR/AIM Pro

Features
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FAR/AIM Pro is a focused aviation study reference for pilots, student pilots, instructors, and anyone preparing for FAA knowledge tests or checkrides. Study core FAA material in one place: - Federal Aviation Regulations, including Title 14 plus key 49 CFR hazmat, NTSB, and TSA flight school/security references - Aeronautical Information Manual chapters and figures - 780 current FAA Advisory Circular records with official FAA pages and PDF links where published - Pilot/Controller Glossary - Certificate study paths for private, instrument, commercial, CFI, ATP, remote pilot, and maintenance study - Practice quizzes - Flashcard decks - Saved notes, highlights, and review queue - Study pack export/import for moving saved notes and highlights between devices - Fast search across reference content - Adjustable reader text size and spacing for cockpit, desk, and tablet study - Source status, release notes, and change watch so you can see what was refreshed Content is bundled for offline access, so you can study without a network connection after install. Follow focused certificate paths, save important FAR/AIM and Advisory Circular references, adjust reader density, add instructor notes, share references, move your study pack between devices, and mark topics reviewed as you prepare for written tests, oral exams, and checkrides. FAR/AIM Pro is built for reference and training support, not operational flight planning or legal advice. Pilots remain responsible for checking current official FAA sources before flight.

Screenshots

FAA A&P Certification Study4 screens
FAR/AIM Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FAR/AIM Pro at none against FAA A&P Certification Study's 10. FAR/AIM Pro also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. FAA A&P Certification Study sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. FAR/AIM Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
FAA A&P Certification Study versus FAR/AIM Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAA A&P Certification StudyFAR/AIM Pro
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews60.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size247 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRated LLCBruno Candido Volpato da Cunha

In-app purchases

10 purchases

FAA A&P Certification Study

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$12.991 Month
  • 3-Month Pass$29.993 Months
One-time8
  • Powerplant Knowledge Exam$24.99
  • Rated General$24.99
  • Airframe Exam$25.00
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  • General + Powerplant Bundle$29.99
  • Oral & Practical$45.00
  • Knowledge Bundle$55.00
  • FullAccessDiscount20$78.99
  • Full Access$100.00
None

FAR/AIM Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FAA A&P Certification Study free?
FAA A&P Certification Study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FAR/AIM Pro free?
FAR/AIM Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FAA A&P Certification Study or FAR/AIM Pro have ads?
Neither FAA A&P Certification Study nor FAR/AIM Pro shows ads.

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