Comparison

FAR AIM Reader vs FAR/AIM Pilot Pro

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

Head to head
About

FAR AIM Reader

Access and search all Federal Aviation Regulations and the Aeronautical Information Manual instantly, even offline. Organize your study with highlights, bookmarks, and notes. Syncs across devices for seamless use.

Highlights
  • Instant offline search
  • Full-text search across 1,612 sections
  • Advanced diff viewer for changes
  • Syncs reading position, bookmarks, highlights
  • Three-color highlighting with notes
  • Multiple font and theme options
  • Direct cross-reference jumping
Features
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Instant offline search across 1,612 FAR/AIM sections. Syncs between iPhone and iPad. Made with love for pilots. WHY CHOOSE AIRLEX We want you to experience the best way to check, read, search, and study FAR AIM. Airlex was built from the ground up to address all pain points of FAR AIM apps. The goal is for you to have every regulation, instantly, offline, on every device you own, with frequent updates and an advanced diff viewer, so you can always know what changed and when. WHAT'S INSIDE • Instant full-text search across 1,612 FAR/AIM sections: Search powered by a tweaked algorithm, zero network required • Frequently updated with a beautiful diff viewer, for you to analyze in details the changes • Works 100% offline: at FBOs, in cockpits, aloft, anywhere signal dies • Reading position, bookmarks, and highlights sync automatically between iPhone and iPad via iCloud • Three-color highlights (Sky, Amber, Rose) with typed notes: organize regs by what matters to you • Six fonts including OpenDyslexic and Atkinson Hyperlegible; four themes (Light, Sepia, Dark, Night cockpit) • Theming via 4 gorgeous accent colors • Tap any § cross-reference (§ 91.3, § 61.56) to jump straight to that section • Quick-access chips: Part 91, Part 61, AIM Chapter 3, and more • Full Aeronautical Information Manual with color figures WHAT IT COVERS • All 14 CFR (Federal Aviation Regulations) aviation sections • Complete Aeronautical Information Manual HONEST PRICING Airlex requires a subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase to unlock the content. Choose: • Airlex Lifetime: $19.99 one-time. Forever. No recurring bills. • Airlex Annual: $4.99/year, with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. Subscription terms if you choose the yearly subscription: Airlex Annual is $4.99/year, charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions auto-renew yearly at $4.99 unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Restore Purchases is available on the paywall. BUILT FOR PILOTS • Student pilots prepping for PPL, IFR, or CPL written exams • Active pilots running pre-flight regulatory checks • CFIs who need an answer fast during a briefing Privacy: Airlex runs on your device. Your reading position, bookmarks, and annotations sync through your own iCloud account. No tracking, no ads. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bluemantiq.com/privacy

About

FAR/AIM Pilot Pro

Features
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FAR/AIM Pilot Pro is an offline study and reference workspace for pilots, student pilots, flight instructors, and remote pilots. Search bundled FAR/AIM references, ACS tasks, Pilot/Controller Glossary entries, NTSB Part 830 references, and study notes without an account or cloud service. Built for cockpit bag study, checkride preparation, and focused review: - Search FAA-sourced reference material offline - Read section details with source and version metadata - Track ACS tasks by certificate or rating - Save bookmarks, highlights, and local notes - Review flashcards and self-check cards - Build local study packets for CFI or checkride prep - Export sections, notes, and packets as PDF, Markdown, text, or local archive files - Review content version and recent content changes - Keep notes, searches, bookmarks, and study progress on your device Privacy-first by design: - No account required - No ads - No analytics SDKs - No tracking - No cloud AI - No publisher-operated server upload for core features Important notice: FAR/AIM Pilot Pro is an independent reference and study app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, approved by, certified by, or sponsored by the Federal Aviation Administration or any other government agency. Always verify operational, legal, medical, aircraft, airspace, and safety information against official FAA, eCFR, NTSB, GPO, chart, aircraft, employer, instructor, examiner, and other authoritative sources before use.

Screenshots

FAR AIM Reader4 screens
FAR/AIM Pilot Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

FAR AIM Reader and FAR/AIM Pilot Pro are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. FAR AIM Reader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and FAR/AIM Pilot Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
FAR AIM Reader versus FAR/AIM Pilot Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFAR AIM ReaderFAR/AIM Pilot Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBlue Mantiq LLC帆 胡

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FAR AIM Reader

Subscriptions1
  • Airlex Annual7 Days trial$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Airlex Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

FAR/AIM Pilot Pro

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$29.99

Questions

Is FAR AIM Reader free?
FAR AIM Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FAR/AIM Pilot Pro free?
FAR/AIM Pilot Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FAR AIM Reader or FAR/AIM Pilot Pro have ads?
Neither FAR AIM Reader nor FAR/AIM Pilot Pro shows ads.

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