Comparison

Checkride Compass vs EntireFlight FAR/AIM

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

Head to head
About

Checkride Compass

Prepare for your Private Pilot checkride with focused quizzes, flashcards, and real-world scenarios. This tool helps build confidence for oral exams, ACS standards, and written preparation.

Highlights
  • Practice quizzes
  • ACS flashcards
  • Checkride-style scenarios
  • Focused study experience
  • Build confidence
Features
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Checkride Compass helps student pilots prepare for their Private Pilot checkride with focused quizzes, flashcards, and real-world scenarios based on FAA ACS standards. Features: • Practice quizzes • ACS flashcards • Checkride-style scenarios • Focused study experience Build confidence and stay on course for your oral, ACS, and written prep. Disclaimer: Checkride Compass is an independent educational study tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA.

About

EntireFlight FAR/AIM

Access the complete Federal Aviation Regulations and Aeronautical Information Manual offline. Study by certificate, track progress, and search regulations quickly. Features hands-free listening and customizable display options.

Highlights
  • Offline FAR/AIM access
  • Study by certificate type
  • Progress tracking
  • Fast search functionality
  • Hands-free audio playback
  • Cockpit-friendly design
  • Bookmarks and highlights
Features
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The complete FAR (14 CFR) and AIM in one fast, beautiful, offline app — built for student pilots, CFIs, and anyone prepping for a checkride or staying current. STUDY BY CERTIFICATE Pick your rating — Sport, Private, Instrument, Commercial, CFI, CFII, ATP, Remote, or Flight Engineer — and FAR/AIM highlights exactly the sections you need, then tracks your progress to checkride-ready. EVERYTHING, ALWAYS CURRENT The entire Title 14 (FAR) plus the full AIM, kept current from official U.S. government sources. See what's changed when regulations update. FIND ANYTHING FAST Search the FAR and AIM together and jump straight to the matching text. LISTEN HANDS-FREE Have any section read aloud — study while you drive or preflight. MADE FOR PILOTS • Works fully offline — built for the cockpit • Bookmarks & highlights that stay put • Dark and light mode, adjustable text size • Pilot/Controller Glossary included FAR/AIM Pro unlocks full access — monthly, 6-month, or annual (7-day free trial), or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Unofficial reference. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Always verify against the official FAR and AIM before flight. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period; manage anytime in your Apple ID settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.entireflight.com/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.entireflight.com/policies/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Checkride Compass4 screens
EntireFlight FAR/AIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Checkride Compass at 5.0 against EntireFlight FAR/AIM's 4.4. Checkride Compass also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). EntireFlight FAR/AIM's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EntireFlight FAR/AIM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Checkride Compass asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Checkride Compass holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkride Compass ships an update every 2 days, EntireFlight FAR/AIM every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Checkride Compass versus EntireFlight FAR/AIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckride CompassEntireFlight FAR/AIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJainik ParekhEntireFlight LLC

Customer experience

Checkride Compass

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

EntireFlight FAR/AIM

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Checkride Compass

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

EntireFlight FAR/AIM

Subscriptions5
  • FAR/AIM Pro - Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Ask AI Monthly$3.991 Month
  • FAR/AIM Pro - 6 Months7 Days trial$6.996 Months
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  • FAR/AIM Pro - Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Ask AI Annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • FAR/AIM Pro - Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Checkride Compass free?
Checkride Compass is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EntireFlight FAR/AIM free?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkride Compass or EntireFlight FAR/AIM?
Checkride Compass is rated higher. Checkride Compass averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while EntireFlight FAR/AIM averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Checkride Compass or EntireFlight FAR/AIM have ads?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM shows ads; Checkride Compass does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkride Compass or EntireFlight FAR/AIM?
Checkride Compass ships an update every 2 days, and EntireFlight FAR/AIM every 9 days. Most recently, Checkride Compass was updated on October 24, 2026 and EntireFlight FAR/AIM on October 24, 2026.

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