Comparison

FAA vs PilotPrep

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

Head to head
About

FAA

Features
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Master your FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with a study app built to make exam preparation simple and structured and efficient. No matter if you are starting your flight training or brushing up before test day app gives you the tools to learn faster and retain the concepts that matter. Track your test performance revisit missed questions and strengthen your skills with targeted practice. App is built for aspiring pilots who want a reliable and easy way to prepare anytime and anywhere. Study with confidence and move closer to earning your Private Pilot certificate. Included Test Categories: Aerodynamics Airspace Flight Operations Cross Country Planning Flight Instruments Communications and Radar Services Weather Electronic Navigation Federal Aviation Regulations Weight and Balance Disclaimer: Some content and features in this app are available only through an inapp purchase or active subscription. Access to all tests premium questions and advanced features requires purchasing these options. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/bhautikkumar/privacy-policy Terms & Conditions : https://sites.google.com/view/bhautikkumar/term-and-conditions

About

PilotPrep

Features
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Pass the FAA Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test โ€” the written exam every student pilot must pass before the checkride. PilotPrep turns the whole Private Pilot syllabus into a game you can finish in a few minutes a day, and the first unit is free. READ REAL FAA CHART FIGURES Chart and weather questions sink more test-takers than anything else. PilotPrep drops the actual FAA sectional-chart and METAR figures right inside the question โ€” airspace boundaries, tower and CTAF frequencies, obstruction heights, winds, and visibility โ€” the same figures you'll decode on exam day. 335 QUESTIONS ACROSS EVERY ACS AREA A guided path covers the entire Private Pilot Airplane ACS: regulations, airspace and the National Airspace System, weather, aerodynamics, aircraft systems and performance, weight and balance, navigation, aeromedical factors, and aeronautical decision-making. Multiple choice, typing, matching, and true/false keep every lesson fresh, and every answer is explained and cited to its 14 CFR or FAA source. SIT THE WRITTEN BEFORE YOU SIT THE WRITTEN The full-length Practice Exam mirrors the real knowledge test: 60 questions, 42 correct to pass (70%), scored the moment you finish so you know exactly where you stand. SMART REVIEW THAT REMEMBERS FOR YOU Spaced repetition tracks every fact you've seen and brings back the ones you're about to forget โ€” weakest first. A readiness score climbs as your test date approaches, so you walk in confident instead of guessing. MADE FOR BUSY STUDENT PILOTS โ€ข Daily goals, streaks, and gentle reminders keep you consistent โ€ข Hearts, XP, and a game map make studying feel like play โ€ข Works entirely offline for studying โ€” no account, no sign-up FREE TO START, PREMIUM TO TEST The first unit and daily practice are free, ad-supported. Premium unlocks every unit of the syllabus, removes all ads, adds unlimited full-length 60-question practice exams, and gives unlimited hearts โ€” monthly ($9.99) or one-time lifetime ($29.99). PilotPrep is an independent study aid and is NOT affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Always verify against current FAA publications before you fly or test. TERMS & PRIVACY Premium is offered as an auto-renewing monthly subscription ($9.99) or a one-time lifetime purchase ($29.99). Payment is charged to your Apple Account at purchase confirmation. The monthly subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://parthnandaniya.github.io/civicspath-legal/pilotprep-privacy.html

Screenshots

FAA4 screens
PilotPrep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FAA at none against PilotPrep's shown. FAA also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. FAA sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and PilotPrep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
FAA versus PilotPrep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAAPilotPrep
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size23 MB16 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperBhautikkumar KalariyaParth Nandaniya

In-app purchases

4 purchases

FAA

Subscriptions2
  • FAA Private Pilot : Yearly Pro$4.997 Days
  • FAA Private Pilot : Weekly Pro$24.991 Year
One-time2
  • FAA Private : Lifetime Gift Pro$9.99
  • FAA Private Pilot : Lifetime Pro$19.99
2 purchases

PilotPrep

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is FAA free?
FAA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PilotPrep free?
PilotPrep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FAA or PilotPrep have ads?
PilotPrep shows ads; FAA does not.

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