Comparison

Checkride Prep AI 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 Prep AI

Practice your FAA oral checkride with an AI examiner that asks follow-up questions and provides instant feedback. Tailored to your aircraft's systems, gear, and avionics, it simulates a real DPE experience for pilot certification preparation. A free demo is available, with full access requiring a subscription.

Highlights
  • AI examiner for oral checkrides
  • Follow-up questions and probing
  • Instant feedback on knowledge
  • Tailored to specific aircraft systems
  • Covers Private, Instrument, Commercial
  • Topic selection or random surprise
Features
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Practice your FAA oral checkride with an AI examiner that asks follow-up questions, probes your knowledge, and gives instant feedback - just like a real DPE. Three certificates covered: • Private Pilot • Instrument Rating • Commercial Pilot Questions are tailored to your specific aircraft - systems, gear, and avionics. Choose a topic or let the AI examiner surprise you, just like the real thing. Free demo available - no account needed. Full access requires a subscription. Already have an account? Log in to get started.

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 Prep AI4 screens
EntireFlight FAR/AIM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EntireFlight FAR/AIM at 4.4 against Checkride Prep AI's 3.0. EntireFlight FAR/AIM also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). Checkride Prep AI's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Checkride Prep AI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $29.00 per month and EntireFlight FAR/AIM sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

EntireFlight FAR/AIM holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EntireFlight FAR/AIM has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Checkride Prep AI ships an update every 2 days, EntireFlight FAR/AIM every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Checkride Prep AI versus EntireFlight FAR/AIM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckride Prep AIEntireFlight FAR/AIM
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.4 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoseph MattisonEntireFlight LLC

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Checkride Prep AI

Subscriptions1
  • Checkride Prep AI$29.001 Month
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 Prep AI free?
Checkride Prep AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EntireFlight FAR/AIM free?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Checkride Prep AI or EntireFlight FAR/AIM?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM is rated higher. Checkride Prep AI averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while EntireFlight FAR/AIM averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Checkride Prep AI or EntireFlight FAR/AIM have ads?
EntireFlight FAR/AIM shows ads; Checkride Prep AI does not.
Which is updated more often, Checkride Prep AI or EntireFlight FAR/AIM?
Checkride Prep AI ships an update every 2 days, and EntireFlight FAR/AIM every 9 days. Most recently, Checkride Prep AI was updated on October 31, 2026 and EntireFlight FAR/AIM on October 31, 2026.

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