Comparison

DronePilot vs Skycert A2

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

Head to head
About

DronePilot

Prepare for your EU drone pilot certificate with this comprehensive study app. It offers practice questions, detailed explanations, and realistic exam simulations to help you pass the A1/A3 Open Category exam.

Highlights
  • 400 practice questions
  • Detailed explanations for each question
  • Realistic exam simulation mode
  • Offline study capability
  • Content based on EASA regulations
  • Progress tracking
Features
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Pass the EASA Drone Exam — A1/A3 Open Category Prepare for your EU drone pilot certificate with the most effective study app available. Whether you're a hobbyist, traveller, or professional — if you fly a drone in Europe, you need the A1/A3 certificate. This app helps you pass on your first try. COMPREHENSIVE EXAM PREPARATION 400 practice questions covering all 9 official EASA syllabus topics: Aviation Law, Airspace Restrictions, Human Performance, Meteorology, UAS Technical Knowledge, Operational Procedures, Privacy & GDPR, Emergency Procedures, and more. LEARN, DON'T JUST MEMORIZE Every question includes a detailed explanation so you understand the logic behind the correct answer — not just which option to pick. Build real knowledge that makes you a safer pilot. REALISTIC EXAM SIMULATION Test yourself under real time pressure with exam mode. 40 questions, timed, just like the official test. Track your progress and see when you're ready. FLY LEGALLY ACROSS EUROPE Content is 100% based on EASA regulations (EU 2019/947 & 2019/945) — valid in all EU Member States plus Norway, Iceland, and Switzerland. Perfect for pilots who travel and fly in multiple countries. STUDY ANYWHERE — 100% OFFLINE No internet needed. Study on the train, on a flight, or anywhere you go. Your progress is saved automatically. WHO NEEDS THIS? If your drone weighs 250g or more — whether it's a DJI Mini, Mavic, Air, Avata, or FPV build — you are required to hold the A1/A3 certificate to fly legally in Europe. The exam is free but the theory is challenging. Don't risk failing — prepare properly. Download now and ace your drone pilot exam!

About

Skycert A2

Features
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Preparati all'esame per l'attestato UAS Open A2 come un vero pilota: SkyCert A2 non è la solita app di quiz, è il tuo cockpit di addestramento. TUTTO QUELLO CHE SERVE PER L'ESAME • 501 domande d'esame con risposta verificata, per le tre materie ufficiali: Meteorologia, Prestazioni di volo e pianificazione UAS, Mitigazioni tecniche e operative del rischio • Teoria completa integrata: 19 capitoli chiari e illustrati, con box "In sintesi" e collegamenti diretti dalle domande ai capitoli • Spiegazione per ogni domanda: capisci il perché, non memorizzi a pappagallo IL VOLO D'ESAME Simula l'esame vero: 30 domande, 60 minuti, soglia del 75%. Checklist di pre-volo, timer da cockpit e debriefing finale con punteggio, errori e quota guadagnata. STRUMENTI DA PILOTA • Altimetro di Preparazione: la tua quota sale man mano che studi, da Cadetto a Comandante • Recupero intelligente: gli errori tornano al momento giusto (ripetizione spaziata) • METAR Trainer: impara a decodificare i bollettini meteo aeronautici, gruppo per gruppo • Alfabeto ICAO con pronuncia audio, dizionario con 92 acronimi • Statistiche complete nel Radar: readiness per materia, storico simulazioni, giorni di volo PENSATA PER STUDIARE DAVVERO • Funziona completamente offline: studia in treno, in nave, ovunque • Tema scuro "Night Ops" riposante per gli occhi, tema chiaro disponibile • Checklist giornaliera e giornale di volo per costruire l'abitudine • Niente pubblicità, niente account richiesto INIZIA GRATIS Tutta la Meteorologia (teoria + 224 domande), una simulazione d'esame completa e il dizionario acronimi sono gratuiti. Con SkyCert Pro sblocchi le altre due materie, simulazioni illimitate, Recupero, METAR Trainer e statistiche complete — con abbonamento trimestrale o acquisto una tantum, per sempre. NOTA App di preparazione non ufficiale: non è affiliata né approvata da ENAC, EASA o altri enti. L'attestato si consegue esclusivamente tramite i canali ufficiali ENAC. I contenuti sono aggiornati al regolamento europeo vigente (2026). Buon decollo. — Termini di utilizzo (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://hulk2691.github.io/skycert/privacy.html

Screenshots

DronePilot4 screens
Skycert A24 screens

Verdict

The call

DronePilot and Skycert A2 are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DronePilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Skycert A2 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 3 months. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
DronePilot versus Skycert A2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDronePilotSkycert A2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicolaj Swyrtzfabio ferrario

In-app purchases

1 purchases

DronePilot

One-time1
  • Fuld Adgang$7.99
2 purchases

Skycert A2

Subscriptions1
  • Skycert A2$4.993 Months
One-time1
  • Skycert A2$8.99

Questions

Is DronePilot free?
DronePilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Skycert A2 free?
Skycert A2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DronePilot or Skycert A2 have ads?
Neither DronePilot nor Skycert A2 shows ads.

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