Comparison

Helicopter Pilot Checkride vs HelicopterSchool

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

Head to head
About

Helicopter Pilot Checkride

Prepare for your helicopter pilot practical exam with over 1700 questions and answers covering all essential topics. This app helps identify knowledge gaps and builds confidence for your checkride.

Highlights
  • Over 1700 questions and answers
  • Covers all checkride topics
  • Identifies strengths and weaknesses
  • Flag questions for further study
  • Based on FAA ACS standards
  • Includes FAA references
Features
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Using a question-and-answer format, Helicopter Pilot Checkride lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the private pilot helicopter certification process – the Practical Exam – and provides succinct, ready responses. Applicants will find this App an indispensable tool in both planning for what to expect during the helicopter checkride, and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate them as excellent preparation for students, as well as general refresher material. This Helicopter Pilot Checkride app is based on the popular Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide book by Ryan Dale. It is designed for applicants training for a Private Pilot certificate with a helicopter rating. More than 1700 questions and responses ensure the subjects a helicopter pilot candidate will be tested on during checkrides and review flights are covered. Questions align with the knowledge topics, risk management, and skill tasks including scenario-based training elements in the Private Pilot for Helicopter Airman Certification Standards (FAA-S-ACS-15) and include these topics: preflight preparation, preflight procedures, airport and helicopter operations, hovering manuevers, takeoffs, landings and go-around, performance maneuvers, navigation, emergency operations, night operations, and postflight procedures. Answers and explanations were researched using FAA documents (which are identified so pilots know where to go for further study) as well as interviewing FAA examiners. Questions are supported with the ACS code and FAA references, and can be marked for further study from any subject to build your own collection of flashcards. Compatible with iOS phones and tablets, this app teaches applicants not only what to expect, but also how to exhibit subject mastery and confidence when under the examiner’s scrutiny. It identifies candidates’ strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in their aeronautical knowledge, which increases study efficiency. App features: • More than 1700 questions are included with succinct, ready responses. • Questions from any subject can be flagged for further study into a separate group. • Includes all the questions and answers from the popular book, Helicopter Pilot Oral Exam Guide Third Edition, by Ryan Dale. • Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).

About

HelicopterSchool

Features
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Prepare for your helicopter checkride with structured lessons, audio, flashcards, and quizzes built specifically for rotorcraft pilots. Study for your Private Pilot, Commercial, Instrument, CFI, and CFII checkrides. Learn key concepts, target weak areas, test your knowledge, and track your progress, all in one place. HelicopterSchool includes: • Clear, focused lessons • Aviation weather training • Audio lessons for studying anywhere • Adaptive flashcards • Customizable quizzes with instant feedback • Progress tracking and cross-device sync Build your knowledge and approach your checkride with confidence. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Helicopter Pilot Checkride4 screens
HelicopterSchool4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: HelicopterSchool at Free against Helicopter Pilot Checkride's $9.99. HelicopterSchool also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 37 months). Helicopter Pilot Checkride's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and chart position (#184 vs unranked). On ads and device support 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

HelicopterSchool is free to download; Helicopter Pilot Checkride costs $9.99 up front. HelicopterSchool sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Helicopter Pilot Checkride asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Pilot Checkride ships an update every 37 months, HelicopterSchool every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Helicopter Pilot Checkride versus HelicopterSchool: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter Pilot CheckrideHelicopterSchool
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#184 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASASIRT6APPS LLC

In-app purchases

None

Helicopter Pilot Checkride

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

HelicopterSchool

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access$24.991 Month
  • Full Access$179.991 Year

Questions

Is Helicopter Pilot Checkride free?
Helicopter Pilot Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is HelicopterSchool free?
HelicopterSchool is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Helicopter Pilot Checkride or HelicopterSchool have ads?
Neither Helicopter Pilot Checkride nor HelicopterSchool shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Pilot Checkride or HelicopterSchool?
Helicopter Pilot Checkride ships an update every 37 months, and HelicopterSchool every 4 months. Most recently, Helicopter Pilot Checkride was updated on November 4, 2026 and HelicopterSchool on November 7, 2026.

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