Comparison

Pilot Math vs Brain Preflight

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

Head to head
About

Pilot Math

Features
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Master the aviation calculations every pilot needs — without a calculator. Rules of Thumb trains you to perform real cockpit mental math quickly and accurately. Six game types cover the calculations student pilots and professionals use every day: Conversions — speeds, weights, fuel units, distances Crosswind — crosswind component from angle and wind speed Drift Correction — DCA using speed factor method True Airspeed — TAS correction for altitude Distance & Altitude — descent planning, ROD calculations Pressure Altitude — PA, ISA deviation, density altitude Four difficulty levels take you from learning with hints to typing your answer under time pressure with tight tolerances — just like a real checkride. Master Plus mode and Master Plus Challenge are available with a subscription (€5.99/month or €34.99/year). Master Plus Challenge delivers questions via notifications over 10 hours, simulating real in-flight decision pressure. Free tier includes: Learning mode (20 min/day), Training mode (10 questions/day) and Master mode (5 questions/day). 30 badges reward speed, accuracy, streaks, daily consistency and challenge completion. Whether you're a student pilot preparing for your PPL, working toward your CPL, or a qualified pilot keeping sharp — Rules of Thumb gives you the mental tools to fly with confidence. By downloading this app you agree to Apple's Standard License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Brain Preflight

Engage in daily brain training with exercises mirroring pilot aptitude tests. Improve memory, logic, spatial reasoning, and multitasking skills. Prepare for aviation selections with tailored programs and mock exams.

Highlights
  • Pilot aptitude test exercises
  • Memory, logic, spatial, multitasking training
  • Tailored selection preparation programs
  • Full mock exams under real conditions
  • Cognitive diagnostic tools
  • 100% offline functionality
  • Aviation English and culture knowledge
Features
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Brain Preflight: the aptitude tests airline pilots take, turned into daily brain training. Two ways to play: TRAIN YOUR BRAIN The same exercises used in pilot selections — memory, logic, spatial, multitasking — in a few minutes a day. Rank up, keep your streak, and keep your mind sharp with drills on another level than classic puzzle games. PREP YOUR SELECTION Applying as a cadet pilot, ENAC, air traffic controller, military? Pick your target: tailored program, countdown to test day, full mock exam under real conditions (Premium) and a diagnostic of your weak spots. 17 exercises calibrated on the real cognitive families: • Reasoning — number sequences, calculation grids, odd/even • Spatial — mental rotation, cubes, stacks, 3D objects • Memory — 2-back, word boxes, star words • Multitasking — Airways (air traffic control), psychomotor • Language and knowledge — aviation English, aviation culture 100% offline — train anywhere, no connection. Independent app — not affiliated with any airline, school or test publisher mentioned. — Brain Preflight Premium — Unlimited, ad-free, full mock exam and diagnostic. • Monthly: 7.99 EUR — Yearly: 44.99 EUR (or local equivalent) Billed to your Apple account, auto-renews unless cancelled 24h before period end. Manage in iOS Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://aakk91.github.io/preflight-legal/privacy-policy-en.html

Screenshots

Pilot Math4 screens
Brain Preflight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pilot Math at none against Brain Preflight's shown. 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. Pilot Math sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Brain Preflight sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Pilot Math versus Brain Preflight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPilot MathBrain Preflight
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Daily
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMARKO JURCAAmine Kara

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pilot Math

Subscriptions2
  • Pilot Math Premium — Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Pilot Math Premium — Yearly$34.991 Year
2 purchases

Brain Preflight

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Pilot Math free?
Pilot Math is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brain Preflight free?
Brain Preflight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pilot Math or Brain Preflight have ads?
Brain Preflight shows ads; Pilot Math does not.

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