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, but the end goal is always the same. Whether you are a Part 147 Student working toward school authorization, an active or transitioning Military Maintainer (JSAM) logging QTP tasks for a Certificate of Eligibility (COE), or an Industry Technician building practical experience for your FSDO ASI evaluation (FAA Form 8610-2) - your path to an Authorization to Test (A2T) shouldn't force you to jump between apps and fragmented study guides. Rated Path brings your entire certification lifecycle into a single, cohesive platform. From tracking day-one practical hours and QTP requirements to mastering all 3 written exams (General, Airframe, Powerplant), preparing for closed-book Oral questions, and executing open-book Practical tasks, Rated Path guides you seamlessly from wherever you start to the day you earn your certificates. KEY FEATURES 1. AKTR Scan for Targeted Oral Prep Import your Airman Knowledge Test Report (AKTR) via scan, upload, or manual entry. Rated Path extracts your missed ACS K-codes to instantly focus your Oral & Practical preparation on the exact deficient areas you need to review. 2. Tailored Certification Routes Part 147 Students: Pre-Read modules to read ahead for class or jump straight into written and O&P exam preparation. Military Maintainers (JSAM): Log QTP tasks toward your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) while mapping daily fleet work directly to FAA ACS codes. Work Experience: Track OJT calendar months and practical maintenance experience toward 14 CFR Β§ 65.77 requirements for FSDO ASI evaluation (FAA Form 8610-2). 3. Smarter Knowledge Study Controls Multi-Level Selection: Tailor study sessions to your preferred depthβ€”from broad concepts to specific subjects. On-Demand Explanations & References: Custom explanations and official FAA manual references with embedded markup and optional military crosswalk overlays. Split Knowledge Banks: Keep flashcard-style learning separate from timed written multiple-choice practice. Practice tests draw preferentially from unseen questions. Smart Filters: Search by Subject, ACS Title, or specific phrasing. 4. Reference PDF Annotations Highlight and take notes directly inside official FAA manuals. Markup stays saved across your Reference, Documents, and Files tabs. 5. Complete Coverage Across All 3 Exam Phases Written Exams: Updated question banks covering General, Airframe, and Powerplant. Oral Exams: Dedicated closed-book verbal question banks tailored for O&P preparation across all 3 sections. Practical Tasks: Step-by-step open-book guidance and technical research prompts for all practical subjects. FLEXIBLE ACCESS & FREE LOGBOOK TOOLS Free Logbook Suite: Enjoy 100% free, unlimited access to the Work Experience Log, Pre-Read Modules, and QTP Log! Full Preview: Sample study questions across every subject to experience the UI before upgrading. Flexible Upgrades: Choose between convenient monthly passes, individual exam modules, or lifetime full-access options available directly in the app. SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Your feedback helps us make Rated Path the ultimate study and career tool for all aviation mechanics. Found a bug, have a feature suggestion, or passed your exams using Rated Path? We'd love to hear from you! 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 13. 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 13 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
Size244 MB17 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRated LLCBruno Candido Volpato da Cunha

In-app purchases

13 purchases

FAA A&P Certification Study

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pass$12.991 Month
  • 3-Month Pass$29.993 Months
One-time11
  • Complete Your Collection$4.99
  • Powerplant Knowledge Exam$24.99
  • Rated General$24.99
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  • Airframe Exam$25.00
  • General + Powerplant Bundle$29.99
  • Oral&PracticalDiscount20$35.99
  • KnowledgeBundleDiscount20$43.99
  • 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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