ATPL Cards vs AviationSpeak
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ATPL Cards
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Prepare for your ATPL theory exams with ATPL Cards — the flashcard app built by a pilot who hand-crafted every card while studying for the EASA exams. REAL EXAM EXPERIENCE Every card in this app was written manually during actual ATPL ground school and exam preparation. No auto-generated content, no bulk imports — just focused, exam-relevant questions and answers refined through real study sessions and real exams. WHAT'S INSIDE - 13 EASA ATPL subjects: Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Instrumentation, Mass & Balance, Performance, Flight Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, General Navigation, Radio Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, and Communications - Hundreds of hand-written Q&A flashcards covering key exam topics - Continuously updated with new cards after each exam session SMART STUDY - Spaced repetition (FSRS algorithm) schedules each card at the optimal time for long-term retention - See which subjects need attention with due and new card counts - Browse cards by subject and filter by learning state - Search across all subjects to quickly find any topic MAKE IT YOURS - Create your own flashcards for topics you find challenging - Edit and override existing cards with your own notes - Organize custom cards within any subject deck SYNCED EVERYWHERE - Sign in with Apple or Google - Study progress syncs automatically across iPhone and iPad - Pick up exactly where you left off on any device Built by a pilot, for pilots. Whether you're starting ATPL ground school or doing final revision before your EASA theory exams, ATPL Cards helps you study smarter and retain more. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AviationSpeak
Master aviation English with this comprehensive reference and training tool. Access over 700 terms, 30 languages, pronunciation guides, and procedural manuals. Ideal for pilots, mechanics, and aviation professionals seeking clear communication.
- 700+ aviation terms with ICAO definitions
- Support for 30 languages with instant switching
- Authentic pronunciations and example usage
- 30+ maneuver guides based on FAA/ACS standards
- Ground School and Aircraft Systems libraries
- Multiple quiz modes including Daily Challenge
- Home screen widget for daily terms
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Speak aviation. In any language. AviationSpeak is the essential aviation English reference and training companion for pilots, flight instructors, mechanics, dispatchers, and every professional who works in aviation. Whether you're preparing for your checkride, studying for ICAO Level 4, brushing up on radio phraseology, or bridging a language gap on the flight deck — AviationSpeak gives you the vocabulary, procedures, and confidence to communicate with clarity. WHAT'S INSIDE - 700+ essential aviation terms with ICAO-sourced definitions - 30 languages — switch between them instantly, any time - Authentic pronunciations and example usage - 30+ maneuver guides built from FAA/ACS standards, with step-by-step procedures, common errors, and completion criteria - Ground School library covering airspace, weather, navigation, performance, instrument flying, night operations, and more - Aircraft Systems library covering engines, electrical, hydraulics, fuel, flight controls, pressurization, ice protection, and avionics - Quiz modes: flashcards, multiple choice, and a Daily Challenge with streak tracking - Home screen widget with a daily aviation term - Search, favorite, and take personal notes on any term BUILT FOR AVIATION PROFESSIONALS Whether you're a student pilot chasing your first solo, a CFI teaching the next generation, a career ESL pilot flying international routes, a mechanic working through maintenance manuals, or a dispatcher coordinating operations — AviationSpeak meets you where you are. WHY 30 LANGUAGES English is the language of aviation, but it's a second language for most aviation professionals worldwide. AviationSpeak gives you definitions, procedures, and vocabulary in your own language, side-by-side with English — so you learn faster, remember longer, and communicate with confidence. START YOUR FREE TRIAL Try AviationSpeak free for 7 days. Then $4.99/month, $39.99/year, or $79.99 for lifetime access. Cancel anytime. Your progress, favorites, and notes stay with you across all devices signed into your Apple ID. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions by going to your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://aviationspeakapp-ux.github.io/aviationspeak-privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ATPL Cards at 15.0 against AviationSpeak's 17.6. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. ATPL Cards sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and AviationSpeak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ATPL Cards | AviationSpeak |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksii Mansnyi | Juan Lazo |
In-app purchases
ATPL Cards
- ATPL Cards Monthly$3.991 Month
- ATPL Cards Annual$44.991 Year
AviationSpeak
- Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Lifetime$79.99
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