Checkride Compass vs EntireFlight FAR/AIM
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Practice quizzes
- ACS flashcards
- Checkride-style scenarios
- Focused study experience
- Build confidence
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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.
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.
- Offline FAR/AIM access
- Study by certificate type
- Progress tracking
- Fast search functionality
- Hands-free audio playback
- Cockpit-friendly design
- Bookmarks and highlights
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
Checkride Compass ships an update every 2 days, EntireFlight FAR/AIM every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Checkride Compass | EntireFlight FAR/AIM |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | 4.4 (7 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 9 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.2 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 108 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jainik Parekh | EntireFlight LLC |
Customer experience
Checkride Compass
EntireFlight FAR/AIM
In-app purchases
Checkride Compass
No in-app purchases
EntireFlight FAR/AIM
- 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
- FAR/AIM Pro - Lifetime$39.99
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