Comparison

SAFE Toolkit vs Airhead ATPL

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

Head to head
About

SAFE Toolkit

This app offers essential news and resources for Certified Flight Instructors (CFIs), including endorsement details, experience requirements, and test codes. It also provides flight test applicants with insights from Designated Pilot Examiners and features a weekly blog and industry news notifications for all pilots.

Highlights
  • CFI endorsements, experience requirements, test codes
  • Flight test insights from DPEs
  • Weekly SAFE blog
  • Industry news push notifications
  • Pilot resources
Features
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SAFE Toolkit provides "go-to" news and resources for CFIs: (endorsements, experience requirements, and test codes), but also "Checkride Ready™ for flight test applicants (the inside story from DPEs). Pilots enjoy the SAFE blog every week and push notifications of industry news. Download and stay up to date; "We are here to help! ALl we "sell" is safety!"

About

Airhead ATPL

Prepare for your ATPL exams with a comprehensive question bank. Utilize smart features and new feedback questions to aim for high scores across all subjects.

Highlights
  • ATPL exam preparation
  • Comprehensive question bank
  • Smart features
  • Feedback questions
  • Score tracking
Features
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Most up-to-date ATPL Question Bank for Pilots Be well-prepared for aviation exams with Airhead ATPL - the leading EASA ATPL (Aeroplane & Helicopter) question bank among pilots in the UK and Europe. Study anywhere, anytime — even offline. With Airhead, your progress syncs seamlessly across platforms (Web + App), so your prep never stops. Why train with Airhead ATPL? Regulatory Compliance Aligns perfectly with EASA 2020 and UKCAA standards, ensuring full regulatory compliance. More Current Questions Delivers student-reported updates, allowing you to focus on the latest exam trends, rather than outdated content. Extensive and Vetted Database Offers over 50,000 EASA-aligned questions, each reviewed and verified by active airline pilots and instructors. Clear Explanations Features detailed answer breakdowns for every question, plus video walkthroughs to clarify the core logic. Supersonic Mode Speeds up your revision by focusing exclusively on questions from actual exams — perfect for last-minute revision. Pattern Recognition Identifies recurring exam patterns through the "Similarity Checker" filter to help you master common question styles. Detailed Stats & Progress Tracking Analyses your performance metrics to pinpoint weak areas and expedite your path to improvement. Student-Friendly App Streamlines your study sessions with a distraction-free interface, intuitive navigation, and a dedicated dark mode. Smart Filters for Fast Results Refines your practice by filtering questions by authority, topic, or performance, including questions you haven't seen yet. Collections Builds custom question sets for focused revision and seamless collaborative study with fellow students. Weekly Webinars Hosts live sessions with active airline pilots covering recent questions, proven exam techniques, and common pitfalls. Built for ATPL(A) & ATPL(H) All 13 ATPL subjects covered: 010 Air Law 021 Aircraft General Knowledge 022 Instrumentation 031 Mass & Balance 032/034 Performance (Aeroplane/Helicopter) 033 Flight Planning & Monitoring 040 Human Performance 050 Meteorology 061 General Navigation 062 Radio Navigation 070 Operational Procedure 081 Principles of Flight 090 Communications Stay current. Study smarter. Pass with confidence. Download Airhead and prepare with what actually matters. Join the Airhead ATPL community: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Airheadatpl/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/airheadatpl/

Screenshots

SAFE Toolkit2 screens
Airhead ATPL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SAFE Toolkit at none against Airhead ATPL's 13. SAFE Toolkit also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Airhead ATPL's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Airhead ATPL sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. SAFE Toolkit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SAFE Toolkit ships an update every 7 months, Airhead ATPL every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SAFE Toolkit versus Airhead ATPL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSAFE ToolkitAirhead ATPL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (18 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews37.5% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings18 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB308 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid St. GeorgeAirhead ATPL

Customer experience

SAFE Toolkit

All ratings18 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral11.1%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive37.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative37.5%

Airhead ATPL

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

SAFE Toolkit

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Airhead ATPL

One-time13
  • 1 week subscription$1.00
  • 1 month subscription 30% off$18.00
  • 1 month subscription 20% off$19.00
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  • 3 months subscription 30% off$29.90
  • 1 month subscription$35.00
  • 3 months subscription 20% off$39.90
  • 6 months subscription 30% off$59.00
  • 3 months subscription$69.00
  • 6 months subscription 20% off$69.00
  • 12 months subscription 30% off$89.99
  • 12 months subscription 20% off$99.99
  • 6 months subscription$129.99
  • 12 months subscription$199.99

Questions

Is SAFE Toolkit free?
SAFE Toolkit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Airhead ATPL free?
Airhead ATPL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SAFE Toolkit or Airhead ATPL have ads?
SAFE Toolkit shows ads; Airhead ATPL does not.
Which is updated more often, SAFE Toolkit or Airhead ATPL?
SAFE Toolkit ships an update every 7 months, and Airhead ATPL every 2 weeks. Most recently, SAFE Toolkit was updated on October 2, 2026 and Airhead ATPL on October 10, 2026.

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