Comparison

Multiengine Rating Checkride vs METAR Master

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

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About

Multiengine Rating Checkride

Prepare for your multi-engine pilot checkride with over 350 questions and answers covering essential topics. This app helps identify knowledge gaps and build confidence for the practical exam.

Highlights
  • Over 350 Q&A for checkrides
  • Flag questions for focused study
  • ACS codes and FAA references
  • Covers operations, aerodynamics, systems
  • Includes checklists and briefing guidelines
  • Identifies knowledge strengths and weaknesses
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Using a question-and-answer format, Multiengine Rating Checkride lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the multiengine rating certification process--the practical test--and provides succinct, ready responses. Pilots will find this app an indispensable tool in planning for what to expect during the multiengine airplane checkride and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate it as excellent preparation for students, as well as general refresher material. This Multiengine Rating Checkride app is based on the popular Multiengine Rating Oral Exam Guide, by Jason Blair. It is designed for applicants training for a multiengine rating on their pilot certificate. More than 350 questions and responses ensure the subjects tested on during checkrides and review flights are covered. The app aligns with the Airman Certification Standards (ACS), with content on multiengine operations, aerodynamics, inoperative engine procedures, aircraft systems, and maneuvers. Additional checklists, briefing guidelines, and resources for understanding aircraft performance, limitations, and minimum equipment lists make this the complete resource to prepare applicants for the FAA Multiengine Land checkride. Questions can be marked for further study from any subject to build your own collection of flashcards. 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 350 questions are included with succinct, ready responses. • Questions from any subject can be flagged for further study. • Each question includes the Airman Certification Standard (ACS) code and FAA reference for further study. • Includes all the questions and answers from the popular book, Multiengine Rating Oral Exam Guide by Jason Blair. • Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).

About

METAR Master

Features
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Master the skill of reading aviation weather reports with real-world practice. METAR Master pulls live METAR and TAF reports from aviationweather.gov and challenges you to decode them before revealing the answer. It's the fastest way to build fluency reading weather reports — whether you're a student pilot preparing for your written exam or an experienced aviator sharpening your skills. HOW IT WORKS - A real weather report appears on screen in its raw form - You decode it mentally, then tap "Reveal Decode" to check your work - Mark whether you got it right, and move on to the next one - Track your progress with stats, streaks, and pilot rank progression COMPREHENSIVE DECODING Every element of the report is decoded with pilot-friendly explanations: - Wind direction, speed, gusts, and variable winds - Visibility including fractional values and RVR - Sky conditions with ceiling identification and coverage percentages - Weather phenomena (rain, snow, fog, thunderstorms, and more) - Temperature, dewpoint, and spread analysis - Altimeter setting with standard deviation - 25+ remark codes including SLP, precise temperature groups, pressure tendency, precipitation, peak wind, and ice accretion PRACTICE MODES - METAR — Current weather observations - TAF — Terminal aerodrome forecasts with FM, TEMPO, BECMG, and PROB groups - Both — Mixed practice for a realistic challenge BUILT FOR PILOTS - Aviation-themed dark interface designed for readability - Raw report tokens displayed alongside each decoded field so you can see exactly what was parsed - Flight category badges (VFR, MVFR, IFR, LIFR) computed from ceiling and visibility - Works offline with bundled weather data — practice anywhere, anytime TRACK YOUR PROGRESS - Accuracy stats broken down by report type - Current and best streaks - Pilot rank progression from Student Pilot to Airline Transport Pilot - 9 achievements to unlock as you practice Real weather. Real stations. Real skill. PERFECT FOR: - Student pilots preparing for the private pilot written exam - Instrument students mastering weather briefings - CFIs looking for a teaching tool during ground school - Experienced pilots staying sharp between flights - Aviation enthusiasts who love decoding weather NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. NO ADS. One purchase, full app, yours forever.

Screenshots

Multiengine Rating Checkride4 screens
METAR Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: METAR Master at $1.99 against Multiengine Rating Checkride's $9.99. Multiengine Rating Checkride's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Multiengine Rating Checkride costs $9.99 and METAR Master $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Multiengine Rating Checkride versus METAR Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiengine Rating CheckrideMETAR Master
Price$9.99$1.99 — better
Rating2.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 25 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASAWhiskeyEcho Aircraft Services, LLC

In-app purchases

None

Multiengine Rating Checkride

No in-app purchases

None

METAR Master

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multiengine Rating Checkride free?
Multiengine Rating Checkride costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is METAR Master free?
METAR Master costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Multiengine Rating Checkride or METAR Master have ads?
Neither Multiengine Rating Checkride nor METAR Master shows ads.

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