Comparison

Montana Grasses vs Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep

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

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About

Montana Grasses

Identify over 282 grasses and grass-like plants in Montana and surrounding areas with detailed descriptions, images, and range maps. This offline app helps users of all levels learn about local flora through an intuitive identification feature and a favorites list for easy reference and sharing.

Highlights
  • Identify 282+ grasses and graminoids
  • Detailed species descriptions and images
  • Range maps for Montana and adjacent regions
  • Offline functionality
  • Search by common or scientific name
  • Identification feature with 13 characteristic sets
  • Favorites list for saving and sharing
Features
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MONTANA GRASSES - 282 SPECIES IDENTIFICATION GUIDE Identify grasses and grass-like plants across Montana - from ranch pastures to alpine meadows. Developed by Montana State University College of Agriculture. The definitive guide for ranchers, agronomists, students, and outdoor enthusiasts. Works 100% offline anywhere in Montana. Perfect for ranching, agriculture, range management, grazing assessment, and exploring Montana's diverse grasslands. No cell service needed - all 282 species, photos, range maps, and descriptions work offline. MONTANA'S ONLY COMPREHENSIVE GRASS GUIDE 282 grasses and graminoids including: - Native Montana grasses - Introduced and invasive species - Agricultural and range grasses - Forage species for livestock - Alpine and subalpine grasses - Prairie and grassland species - Adjacent areas: Wyoming, Idaho, North Dakota, South Dakota, Alberta, Saskatchewan POWERFUL IDENTIFICATION TOOLS 13-category search system filters by: - Overall plant appearance - Seed head type and shape - Blade width and texture - Auricle presence and type - Ligule characteristics - Sheath features - Awn type COMPREHENSIVE PLANT PROFILES - Habitat type (prairie, forest, wetland, alpine, agricultural) - Elevation range - Origin (native or introduced) - Flowering time - Technical description and field marks - Regional distribution - Agricultural use Browse by common name or scientific name. Tap any species to see multiple photos, detailed descriptions, Montana range maps, and identification tips. MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY EXPERTISE Developed by MSU College of Agriculture faculty and staff from: - Land Resources and Environmental Sciences Department - Plant Sciences and Plant Pathology Department Expert knowledge in crop development, native plant diversity, invasive species ecology, and range management. The authoritative resource for Montana grass identification. WORKS ANYWHERE IN MONTANA No internet required! Perfect for: - Ranch and range management - Pasture and grazing assessment - Agricultural field work - Yellowstone National Park grasslands - Glacier National Park meadows - Montana prairie regions - Eastern Montana rangeland - Mountain valleys and foothills - Wildlife habitat evaluation ESSENTIAL FOR MONTANA AGRICULTURE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INCLUDED - Grass identification basics (beginner-friendly guide) - Illustrated grass anatomy diagrams - Botanical glossary with definitions - Ligule, auricle, and sheath identification guide - Sources and references - Montana ecoregions overview KEY FEATURES - 282 Montana grasses and graminoids - 850+ high-quality photographs - Montana range maps for each species - Works 100% offline - 13-category identification system - Browse by common or scientific name - Detailed botanical descriptions - Native and introduced species - Agricultural and forage information - Favorites list (save and share species) - Email and social sharing - Free lifetime updates with new species FOR EVERYONE Whether you're a rancher, agronomist, range manager, farmer, extension agent, student, ecologist, wildlife biologist, land manager, outdoor enthusiast, or curious beginner - Montana Grasses helps you identify and understand the grasses that dominate Montana's agricultural and natural landscapes. SUPPORT MONTANA CONSERVATION A portion of revenues support the Montana Native Plant Society. DOWNLOAD NOW Join ranchers, students, and land managers using Montana's definitive grass identification app. One-time purchase, lifetime access. Start identifying Montana grasses today - from ranch pastures to mountain meadows! ABOUT MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY Montana State University, Montana's land-grant institution, integrates learning, discovery, and engagement. MSU's College of Agriculture leads research in crop development, native plant diversity, invasive plant ecology, and range management - expertise that makes Montana Grasses the most authoritative grass identification resource available.

About

Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep

Prepare for your FAA Remote Drone Pilot in Command Knowledge Test with over 500 realistic practice questions and detailed explanations. Study at your own pace, offline or online, with free lifetime updates. Save money compared to traditional courses.

Highlights
  • 500+ realistic practice questions
  • Detailed, illustrated explanations
  • Free lifetime updates
  • Offline and online study modes
  • Audio mode with human narrator
  • Integrated aviation dictionaries
  • Unlimited practice tests
Features
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Ace your FAA Remote Drone Pilot in Command Knowledge Test! 500+ Actual and Realistic questions, fully explained! Now tested and verified against the actual text with extremely positive results from existing users. Our test prep is THE BEST WAY to study for and pass your FAA small UAS knowledge test! This test prep app is 100% what you need to help you pass both your initial small unmanned aerial system (sUAS/Drone) RPIC knowledge test which is now required by the new CFR 14 Part 107 FAA regulations. What's more, with its free lifetime updates, it'll also prepare you for the recurrency/recertification tests that you'll need to take down the line at no extra charge. - Study at your own pace wherever and however works best for you. - Lean from the detailed and illustrated explanations written by our experienced editorial team. Many of our team were key members of the Part 107 deliberation process and are experienced drone pilots and instructors. - Save hundreds compared to those weekend/online courses that seem to be springing up everywhere these days. This app includes an extensive (and regularly updated/growing) question set covering all of the airman certification standards (ACS) knowledge areas, including - Airspace and Flight Restrictions - Drone Regulations and Remote Pilot Licensing - Aviation Weather - Drone operations and safety - Emergency Procedures - sUAS Performance and Limitations - Crew Resource Management - Aeronautical Decision Making - Airport Operation - Preflight Inspection and sUAS Maintenance You can use this app OFFLINE or ONLINE. You do NOT need to be online to use this app (except, of course, to get updates - which are free for life!) Why you should get this app: #1. Detailed, illustrated explanations. Written by drone instructors and FAA designated examiners, our explanations will help you effectively learn the material so that you'll be prepared for any question variants the FAA will throw your way on the actual test. #2. Free Lifetime Updates. Study now or refresh later. The app will be there for you. #3. More real and representative questions than any other prep, and the list is regularly growing as feedback from real tests comes in. #4. Plenty of study and learning modes (including the ability to take unlimited practice tests!) #5. Audio mode included at no extra charge! You can now listen to the questions read by a human narrator. Helps you study on the move! #6. All the charts and figures that you will need to reference are included. #7. Fast and Polished User Interface #8. A cool "Question Stack" feature helps zoom in on and eliminate problem areas quickly! #9. Fully integrated "JargonBuster" aviation dictionaries #10. A proven system that works. We've helped hundreds of thousands of people pass their FAA tests over the last 20+ years. We invite you to be next!

Screenshots

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Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep4 screens

Verdict

The call

Montana Grasses and Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep's written reviews are positive against 33% of Montana Grasses's. Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 5). Montana Grasses's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $59.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Montana Grasses costs $4.99 and Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep $59.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Montana Grasses against 4.5 for Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep has 28 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of Montana Grasses's written reviews are positive against 85% of Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Montana Grasses ships an update every 5 months, Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Montana Grasses versus Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMontana GrassesDrone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep
Price$4.99 — better$59.99
Rating4.6 (5 ratings) — better4.5 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews85.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings528 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size144 MB268 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHigh Country Apps, LLCDauntless Software

Customer experience

Montana Grasses

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

None

Montana Grasses

No in-app purchases

None

Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Montana Grasses free?
Montana Grasses costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep free?
Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep costs $59.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Montana Grasses or Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep?
Montana Grasses is rated higher. Montana Grasses averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.
Do Montana Grasses or Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep have ads?
Neither Montana Grasses nor Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Montana Grasses or Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep?
Montana Grasses ships an update every 5 months, and Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep monthly. Most recently, Montana Grasses was updated on October 23, 2026 and Drone Pilot (UAS) Test Prep on October 20, 2026.

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