Comparison

ATP Checkride Prep by ASA vs Boldmethod

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

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About

ATP Checkride Prep by ASA

Prepare for your Airline Transport Pilot Practical Exam with over 1,000 questions and answers based on official FAA documents and examiner interviews. Master key aviation topics and identify knowledge gaps for efficient study.

Highlights
  • Over 1,000 exam questions and answers
  • Covers all ATP checkride subjects
  • Based on FAA documents and examiner interviews
  • Custom study sessions by marking questions
  • Identifies knowledge strengths and weaknesses
Features
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Using a question-and-answer format, Airline Transport Pilot Checkride lists the questions most likely to be asked by examiners during the last step in the pilot certification process – the Practical Exam – and provides succinct, ready responses. Pilots will find this App an indispensable tool in both planning for what to expect during the ATP airplane checkride, and mastering the subject matter. Instructors rate them as excellent preparation for students, as well as preps for airman checks and interviews. This Airline Transport Pilot Checkride app is based on the popular Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide book by Michael Hayes. It is designed for pilots training for the ATP certificate. More than 1,000 questions and responses ensure all the subjects an Airline Transport Pilot candidate will be tested on during checkrides, airman checks, and interviews are covered. Topics include: operation of systems, performance and limitations, weather information, high altitude aerodynamics, air carrier operations, human factors, and the code of federal regulations. 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. 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 1,000 questions most frequently asked during an Airline Transport Pilot Airplane checkride are included with succinct, ready responses. • Ability to Mark questions from any subject to review collectively as a custom study session • Includes all the questions and answers from the popular book, Airline Transport Pilot Oral Exam Guide by Michael Hayes. • Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA).

About

Boldmethod

Enhance your aviation knowledge with extensive video training and online courses. Practice with quizzes and master essential piloting skills like takeoffs, landings, airspace navigation, and weather interpretation. Prepare for checkrides and improve your flying proficiency.

Highlights
  • Extensive video training library
  • Online aviation courses
  • Pilot knowledge quizzes
  • Master takeoffs and landings
  • National Airspace System training
  • Aviation weather interpretation
  • VFR charts and publications
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Want to improve your piloting skills? Then the Boldmethod app is for you. With over 50 hours of videos and online training courses, you'll walk away with the knowledge that makes you a better pilot. Access your Boldmethod training courses in one app, watch the latest training videos, and test your knowledge with quizzes. What's new? The Feed and Challenges tabs are the place to start learning or to brush up on your aviation knowledge. When you're ready to take the next step, sign up for courses to truly master your pilot knowledge. MASTERING TAKEOFFS AND LANDINGS Do you have a perfect landing every time? Neither do we. This video course helps you master your takeoffs and landings. Whether you're trying to stop floating past your landing point or trying to smooth out your touchdown, you'll learn how to fix any of your takeoff and landing problems with this simple-to-use online course. The course breaks down takeoffs and landings into sections: Normal Takeoffs Traffic Patterns Normal Landings Crosswind Takeoffs and Landings Short Field Takeoffs and Landings Soft Field Takeoffs and Landings Non-Standard Takeoffs and Landings Night Takeoffs and Landings NATIONAL AIRSPACE SYSTEM Our airspace course covers everything you need to know about the National Airspace System, including Class A-G airspace, Special Use Airspace, and Other Airspace. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down airspace into sections: Class A airspace Class B airspace Class C airspace Class D airspace Class E airspace Class G airspace Special use airspace Other airspace AVIATION WEATHER REPORTS AND FORECASTS Our weather course covers everything you need to know about aviation weather, including METARs, TAFs, Pilot Reports, Graphical Forecasts For Aviation, Winds Aloft Forecasts, AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs. It's an excellent way to prepare for your private pilot checkride and keep your flying skills sharp. The course breaks down aviation weather into sections: METARs TAFs PIREPs Graphical Forecasts For Aviation Winds Aloft Forecasts AIRMETs, SIGMETs, and Convective SIGMETs VFR CHARTS AND PUBLICATIONS Our charts course covers everything you need to know about VFR charts and publications, including sectional charts, terminal area charts, the Digital Chart Supplement, and NOTAMs. The course breaks down publications into sections: Sectional Charts Terminal Area Charts Digital Chart Supplement NOTAMs MOUNTAIN WEATHER Do you want to feel more comfortable flying around the high country? Boldmethod's Mountain Weather course helps make that happen. You'll learn how to evaluate mountain weather during your planning and while you're in flight. You'll also learn how terrain generates updrafts, downdrafts, turbulence, and storms, and changes the direction of the wind throughout the day. The course breaks down weather into sections: Mountain Waves Strong Surface Winds Updrafts, Downdrafts, And Turbulence Convergence Zones Coastal Mountain Wind Systems The North American Monsoon Daily (Diurnal) Winds In Valleys Mountain Thunderstorms

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Boldmethod at 97% against ATP Checkride Prep by ASA's 50%. Boldmethod also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.7). ATP Checkride Prep by ASA's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Boldmethod is free to download; ATP Checkride Prep by ASA costs $9.99 up front. Boldmethod sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. ATP Checkride Prep by ASA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Boldmethod holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Boldmethod has 983 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ATP Checkride Prep by ASA's written reviews are positive against 97% of Boldmethod's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ATP Checkride Prep by ASA ships an update every 28 months, Boldmethod every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
ATP Checkride Prep by ASA versus Boldmethod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATP Checkride Prep by ASABoldmethod
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (983 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews97.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3983 — better
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASABoldMethod, LLC

Customer experience

ATP Checkride Prep by ASA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Boldmethod

All ratings823 ratings
Positive98.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative0.9%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive97.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ATP Checkride Prep by ASA

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Boldmethod

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing or freezing issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Provide explanations for incorrect answers in quizzes
  • Improve navigation and progress tracking through courses

In-app purchases

None

ATP Checkride Prep by ASA

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Boldmethod

One-time9
  • Aviation Weather Products$19.99
  • National Airspace System$19.99
  • VFR Charts$19.99
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  • National Airspace System$24.99
  • Aviation Weather Products$24.99
  • VFR Charts and Publications$24.99
  • Mastering Takeoffs & Landings$139.99
  • Mountain Weather$299.99
  • Instrument Procedures$499.99

Questions

Is ATP Checkride Prep by ASA free?
ATP Checkride Prep by ASA costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Boldmethod free?
Boldmethod is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ATP Checkride Prep by ASA or Boldmethod?
Boldmethod is rated higher. ATP Checkride Prep by ASA averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Boldmethod averages 4.9 from 983 ratings.
Do ATP Checkride Prep by ASA or Boldmethod have ads?
Boldmethod shows ads; ATP Checkride Prep by ASA does not.
Which is updated more often, ATP Checkride Prep by ASA or Boldmethod?
ATP Checkride Prep by ASA ships an update every 28 months, and Boldmethod every 3 weeks. Most recently, ATP Checkride Prep by ASA was updated on November 6, 2026 and Boldmethod on November 3, 2026.

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