CogPilot vs PilotPrep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CogPilot
Prepare for FAA medical certification tests with realistic simulations of cognitive assessment modules. Reduce test anxiety by familiarizing yourself with computer-based testing mechanics and track your progress with in-depth analytics.
- Realistic cognitive assessment module simulations
- Adaptive difficulty scaling
- Pilot-normed scoring
- In-depth analytics and progress tracking
- Educational resources on cognitive domains and flight safety
- Sync training history across devices
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CogPilot is the official iOS companion app for PilotPrep — the CogScreen AE training platform at faacogscreen.com used by pilots and aspiring pilots to prepare for FAA HIMS evaluations and CogScreen-AE medical certification tests. REDUCE TEST ANXIETY Many pilots find that unfamiliarity with computer-based testing mechanics is the leading cause of stress during medical evaluations. CogPilot bridges that gap by providing a realistic training environment that mirrors FAA guidance and industry research for aviation cognitive assessment standards on your iPhone or iPad. CORE FEATURES 13 High-Fidelity Modules: Replications of Math, Backward Digit Span, Pathfinder (Trail Making), Shifting Attention, and more. Adaptive Difficulty: Experience real-time difficulty scaling that mimics standard clinical protocols. Pilot-Normed Scoring: Compare your performance against established pilot population datasets. In-Depth Analytics: Track your Cognitive Proficiency Index and visualize progress over time. WHO IT IS FOR Student pilots preparing for initial evaluations. Commercial pilots returning to flight status via Special Issuance. Anyone looking to maintain high-level cognitive fitness in an aviation context. SUBSCRIBER ACCESS CogPilot is a free companion app for existing PilotPrep subscribers. Log in with your faacogscreen.com account to sync your training history, analytics, and "Coach's Corner" prescriptions across all devices. EDUCATIONAL CONTENT Access our definitive "Pilot's Guide to CogScreen" and educational resources explaining how cognitive domains like multi-tasking and spatial awareness relate to flight safety. Disclaimer: CogPilot is an educational training tool. It may not be used for clinical or medical testing. Performance on this app does not guarantee medical certification results. This app is developed using public information and research and there no affiliation or endorsement from FAA and the publisher of CogScreen AE test.
PilotPrep
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Pass the FAA Private Pilot Airplane knowledge test — 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 — airspace boundaries, tower and CTAF frequencies, obstruction heights, winds, and visibility — 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 — weakest first. A readiness score climbs as your test date approaches, so you walk in confident instead of guessing. MADE FOR BUSY STUDENT PILOTS • Daily goals, streaks, and gentle reminders keep you consistent • Hearts, XP, and a game map make studying feel like play • Works entirely offline for studying — 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 — 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CogPilot at none against PilotPrep's 2. CogPilot also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price 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. PilotPrep sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. CogPilot asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | CogPilot | PilotPrep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Siva Darivemula | Parth Nandaniya |
In-app purchases
CogPilot
No in-app purchases
PilotPrep
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Lifetime$29.99









