Comparison

AviationSpeak vs PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep

Features
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Prepare for your EASA PPL(A) theory exam with 2,100+ questions from the licensed ECQB-PPL question bank and a research-based learning algorithm. **2,100+ Questions Across 11 Categories** The questions come from the licensed training part of the ECQB-PPL (European Central Question Bank for PPL) for PPL(A), PPL(H), SPL and BPL. They cover all exam subjects: - Air Law (ALW) - Human Performance (HPL) - Meteorology (MET) - Communications (COM) - Principles of Flight (PFA/PFH/PFB) - Operational Procedures (OPR) - Flight Planning (FPP) - Aircraft General Knowledge (AGK) - Navigation (NAV) **Smart Learning with FSRS** The FSRS algorithm (Free Spaced Repetition Scheduler) plans your reviews for optimal retention. Questions you know well appear less often. Difficult questions come up more frequently. Learn efficiently and retain everything. After each answer, rate your confidence: Hard, Good, or Easy. This improves your next review schedule. **Exam Mode** Simulate the real exam: choose categories and question count, answer under realistic conditions, and get a detailed category-by-category breakdown. **Learning Objectives in Context** After each question, see the corresponding learning objective from the ECQB-PPL syllabus. Understand not just the right answer, but the context behind it. **Track Your Progress** - Daily streaks and goals keep you motivated - Detailed statistics show progress per category - Exam readiness indicator tells you when you're prepared - Bookmark difficult questions and practice them separately **Try for Free** Start with a demo quiz (10 questions) and 2 free categories (Air Law, Human Performance). Unlock all questions, all categories, and exam mode with Premium. **Source of Exam Content** The ECQB-PPL is an international question bank for private pilot licenses (PPL(A/H), SPL, BPL), based on European regulations and ICAO-compliant. The questions in this app come from the licensed training part of the ECQB-PPL; the exam questions used by the authorities are confidential and not included. - EASA: https://www.easa.europa.eu/ - ICAO: https://www.icao.int/ - For national exam rules, contact the aviation authority of your country. This app is not affiliated with EASA or ICAO and is neither operated nor endorsed by EASA, ICAO, or any national aviation authority. **Subscription and Auto-Renewal** Premium is an auto-renewable subscription (durations: 1, 3, 6, or 12 months). Payment is charged to your App Store account. The subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; the renewal charge is applied within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Current prices are shown in the app. Privacy Policy: https://latc-ppl-training.web.app/en/privacy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AviationSpeak4 screens
PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. AviationSpeak sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $22.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
AviationSpeak versus PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviationSpeakPPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJuan LazoClesk Digital

In-app purchases

3 purchases

AviationSpeak

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$79.99
4 purchases

PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep

Subscriptions4
  • Premium 1 Month$22.991 Month
  • Premium 6 Months$39.993 Months
  • Premium 6 Months$69.996 Months
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  • Premium 12 Months$89.991 Year

Questions

Is AviationSpeak free?
AviationSpeak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep free?
PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AviationSpeak or PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep have ads?
Neither AviationSpeak nor PPL Pilot Training & Exam Prep shows ads.

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