Comparison

ATPL Pro vs Pocket Pilot

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

Head to head
About

ATPL Pro

Features
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The most current ECQB 2026 question bank for pilot theoretical knowledge exams. ATPL Pro is built for student pilots preparing for ATPL, CPL, PPL, and IR exams. Every subject, every licence, in one app. PERMANENT FREE TIER — NOT A TRIAL Most question banks offer 5 to 7 days then lock you out. ATPL Pro gives you a permanent free tier with full explanations. No expiry, no countdown, no credit card. ECQB 2026 ALIGNED The latest EASA theoretical knowledge release, updated to reflect EU regulations and ICAO standards amended in 2025. ECQB 2026 is included free — not as a premium add-on. EVERY LICENCE LEVEL • PPL — Private Pilot Licence • IR — Instrument Rating • CPL — Commercial Pilot Licence • ATPL — Airline Transport Pilot Licence EVERY SUBJECT IN THE SYLLABUS Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Instruments, Mass and Balance, Performance, Flight Planning, Human Performance, Meteorology, General Navigation, Radio Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight, Communications — every subject covered with expert-curated questions and explanations. AVIATION AUTHORITIES Currently supports EASA (across all member states) and SACAA. Additional authority support in active development. Select your authority and the question bank filters automatically. REALISTIC MOCK EXAMS Timed exams that mirror real test conditions. Same structure. Same time pressure. Same difficulty. Build exam-day stamina before exam day. PERFORMANCE ANALYTICS Subject-level breakdowns show exactly where you are strong and where you need work. Question-by-question reviews. Improvement tracking over time. POWERFUL FILTERING Filter by subject, authority, licence level, quiz mode, and question status. Study exactly what you need — nothing you do not need. REVIEW MODE Every question you have ever answered, saved. Go back, see the correct answer, understand why. UPDATED CONTINUOUSLY Questions are updated based on official syllabus releases, student feedback from real exam sittings, and authority exam reports. TRUSTED BY STUDENT PILOTS Used by candidates in South Africa, Greece, and across the EU. ABOUT SUBSCRIPTIONS Subscriptions are managed at atplpro.eu. Sign in with the same account and your subscription is automatically available in the app. Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@atplpro.eu.

About

Pocket Pilot

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Pocket Pilot is a complete ground school for the FAA Private Pilot written test. It teaches every subject with structured lessons, then tests you with full-length mock exams, so you know you're ready before you schedule the real thing. Updated for the 2026 FAA Knowledge Test. Most test prep apps are a question bank and nothing else. Pocket Pilot teaches first: when you miss a question, the lesson that explains it is already in the app, not in a textbook you have to buy separately. Everything works offline, at the airport or anywhere without signal. WHAT YOU GET • Structured lessons: short, focused sections with clear diagrams that break dense topics down, so you understand the material instead of memorizing answers. • 1,000+ questions: every one explained, referenced, and linked to the lesson that teaches it. • Full mock written exams: 60 questions, a 70% passing score, and a real time limit. Review every question afterward to see exactly where you went wrong. • Spaced repetition: questions you miss come back at the right interval, so weak spots get extra practice while mastered ones fade out. • Progress tracking: completion, quiz, and exam scores for every subject, so you know when you're ready to take the written ahead of your checkride. • Streaks, XP, and levels: small daily habits that keep the studying going. • Works offline: all content ships inside the app. No signal required. • Dark mode: every screen, not just the reader. Follows your device setting, or set it yourself. FAA PRIVATE PILOT SUBJECTS Regulations Ā· Aerodynamics Ā· Flight Instruments Ā· Aircraft Systems Ā· Weather Ā· Weather Services Ā· Flight Performance Ā· Navigation Ā· Airport Operations Ā· Aeromedical Training under EASA or the UK CAA instead? Pocket Pilot covers those private pilot exams too, with progress tracked separately. FREE TO START No account needed. Pick FAA and your first subject is free. Upgrade to Pocket Pilot Pro any time to unlock every subject, full mock exams, and unlimited review. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Pocket Pilot Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription (Monthly or Annual) or as a one-time Lifetime purchase. Prices are shown in the app in your local currency. Payment is charged to your App Store account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel a subscription in your App Store account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://www.getpocketpilot.app/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.getpocketpilot.app/terms

Screenshots

ATPL Pro4 screens
Pocket Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATPL Pro at none against Pocket Pilot's 3. Pocket Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Pilot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ATPL Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATPL Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, Pocket Pilot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
ATPL Pro versus Pocket Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATPL ProPocket Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size43 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaledonian Advanced Pilot Training LimitedMatthew Lynam

In-app purchases

None

ATPL Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pocket Pilot

Subscriptions2
  • Pocket Pilot Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pocket Pilot Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pocket Pilot Pro (Lifetime)$39.99

Questions

Is ATPL Pro free?
ATPL Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pocket Pilot free?
Pocket Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ATPL Pro or Pocket Pilot have ads?
Neither ATPL Pro nor Pocket Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ATPL Pro or Pocket Pilot?
ATPL Pro ships an update every 5 weeks, and Pocket Pilot every 2 weeks. Most recently, ATPL Pro was updated on October 25, 2026 and Pocket Pilot on October 28, 2026.

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