Comparison

PPL Prep vs Aviator IQ

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

Head to head
About

PPL Prep

Features
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Designed for learners worldwide preparing for the United States FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) knowledge testβ€”including international students and pilots pursuing an FAA certificate. Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Airplane (PAR) knowledge test with a complete, structured study system. KEY FEATURES β€’ 530 study cards: 120 abbreviations, 230 aviation terms, and 180 practice questions β€’ 8 topics covering regulations, airspace, weather, performance, aerodynamics, navigation, airport operations, and human factors β€’ Sprint, Half, and Full mock exams, including the official 60-question/150-minute format β€’ Detailed explanations, trap points, bookmarks, and wrong-answer review β€’ Leitner spaced repetition and an exam-date study plan β€’ Interface and explanations in 7 languages PPL PRO β€” ONE-TIME PURCHASE The free version includes all abbreviation and vocabulary cards, Sprint mock exams, and the first 30 questions. PPL Pro unlocks all questions, Half and Full mock exams, complete explanations, exam scheduling, unlimited bookmarks, and removes ads. This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by the FAA. Practice scores do not guarantee a passing result on the official exam.

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Aviator IQ

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Study for the FAA airman knowledge (written) tests: Private, Instrument, Commercial and ATP pilot, Sport, Remote Pilot (Part 107), Fundamentals of Instructing, CFI, CFII, Advanced Ground Instructor, and Mechanic General, Airframe and Powerplant. Sunny, an AI study coach, explains each question you miss. STUDY WITH SUNNY β€’ Tap "Sunny explains" under any question to read the verified explanation, then keep asking follow-ups. β€’ Ask about a rule or a topic. Sunny answers from the FAA handbooks and regulations and names the page it used, so you know what to reread. β€’ Sunny quizzes you on the questions you got wrong. β€’ Tell Sunny your exam and test date and it builds a study plan. β€’ Replies are written by Claude, an AI model made by Anthropic. Like any AI, Sunny can get things wrong. The FAA publications are the authority, and you can rate every reply. 13 FAA KNOWLEDGE TESTS, 13,481 QUESTIONS β€’ The question bank mirrors the Aviator IQ website exactly. β€’ Official FAA chart figures appear right on the questions that use them. β€’ Every answer is tied to a source, with an explanation of why it is right. β€’ Report a problem under any question and we will look at it. STUDY, PRACTICE, PROGRESS β€’ Study: every topic with its own progress, marked green, orange or red, with filters and a mark complete button. β€’ Practice: Exam Simulator, Quick quiz and Practice tests. β€’ Progress: a readiness score from 0 to 100%, plus your streak. It is study guidance, not a prediction of how you will score. β€’ Reminders: a daily nudge, a countdown to your test date and streak reminders, all scheduled on your device. PRO β€’ Hints on any question and read aloud, so you can study on the drive or at the hangar. β€’ Every plan unlocks all 13 exams and includes full Sunny coaching. β€’ Free learners get a few Sunny messages a day. Paid plans have full coaching. β€’ Pro is sold as Weekly, Monthly or 3 Months. Your Apple Account is charged at purchase. Plans renew on their own; to stop a renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before your current period ends in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY Your study progress stays on your device. If you use Sunny, your messages and a short summary of your progress are processed by our service and by Anthropic, our AI service provider, and are not used for ads or to train AI models. Details in the privacy policy. WHO MAKES IT Oddly Sunny LLC, a private company, builds Aviator IQ. It is an independent study aid. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to the Federal Aviation Administration or any government agency. We work from FAA publications that are public. Your test result depends on you, and no app can promise one. Terms: https://aviator-iq.com/app-terms/ Privacy: https://aviator-iq.com/app-privacy/

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Aviator IQ at none against PPL Prep's shown. Aviator IQ also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. PPL Prep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Aviator IQ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PPL Prep ships an update every 2 weeks, Aviator IQ every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PPL Prep versus Aviator IQ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPPL PrepAviator IQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 11 days β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomocreate, Inc.Yaniv Navot

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PPL Prep

One-time1
  • PPL Pro$14.99
3 purchases

Aviator IQ

Subscriptions3
  • Aviator IQ Pro (Weekly)$9.997 Days
  • Aviator IQ Pro (Monthly)$19.991 Month
  • Aviator IQ Pro (Quarterly)$39.993 Months

Questions

Is PPL Prep free?
PPL Prep is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aviator IQ free?
Aviator IQ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PPL Prep or Aviator IQ have ads?
PPL Prep shows ads; Aviator IQ does not.
Which is updated more often, PPL Prep or Aviator IQ?
PPL Prep ships an update every 2 weeks, and Aviator IQ every 11 days. Most recently, PPL Prep was updated on October 31, 2026 and Aviator IQ on October 31, 2026.

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