Comparison

Helicopter Pilot Checkride vs PPL(H) Helicopter Prep

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

PPL(H) Helicopter Prep

Features
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Prepare for the PPL(H) helicopter theory exam with a dedicated study app built for future helicopter pilots who want focused practice and measurable progress. PPL(H) Helicopter Prep includes exam-style practice covering the main theoretical subjects: Air Law, Aircraft General Knowledge, Flight Performance and Planning, Human Performance and Limitations, Meteorology, Navigation, Operational Procedures, Principles of Flight for helicopters and Communication. Study by subject, run quick practice sessions or simulate a timed full exam. Instant correction shows you what went wrong, while AI explanations help you understand the reasoning behind the answer. The app tracks your results, highlights weak topics and presents difficult questions more often, so each session becomes more useful. Offline study keeps your preparation available at the flying club, at home or on the move. Key features: - PPL(H) helicopter theory practice - Subject-based training - Quick practice tests - Timed mock exams - Instant correction - AI explanations - Progress and mistake tracking - Offline study mode Download the app and prepare for your PPL(H) helicopter theory exam with focused, portable and efficient practice.

Screenshots

Helicopter Pilot Checkride4 screens
PPL(H) Helicopter Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PPL(H) Helicopter Prep at every 6 weeks against Helicopter Pilot Checkride's every 37 months. PPL(H) Helicopter Prep also leads on price ($8.99 vs $9.99). On ads, 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

Helicopter Pilot Checkride costs $9.99 and PPL(H) Helicopter Prep $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Helicopter Pilot Checkride ships an update every 37 months, PPL(H) Helicopter Prep every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Helicopter Pilot Checkride versus PPL(H) Helicopter Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHelicopter Pilot CheckridePPL(H) Helicopter Prep
Price$9.99$8.99 — better
Rating2.6 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 37 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAEGWeb di Guatta Mattia

In-app purchases

None

Helicopter Pilot Checkride

No in-app purchases

None

PPL(H) Helicopter Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Helicopter Pilot Checkride free?
Helicopter Pilot Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PPL(H) Helicopter Prep free?
PPL(H) Helicopter Prep costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Helicopter Pilot Checkride or PPL(H) Helicopter Prep have ads?
Neither Helicopter Pilot Checkride nor PPL(H) Helicopter Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Helicopter Pilot Checkride or PPL(H) Helicopter Prep?
Helicopter Pilot Checkride ships an update every 37 months, and PPL(H) Helicopter Prep every 6 weeks. Most recently, Helicopter Pilot Checkride was updated on October 22, 2026 and PPL(H) Helicopter Prep on October 24, 2026.

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