# FlightReady Academy vs Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)

The clearest difference is rating: FlightReady Academy at 4.7 against Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)'s 4.3. FlightReady Academy also leads on ratings volume (888 vs 23) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)'s advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 60%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FlightReady Academy sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlightReady Academy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightReady Academy has 888 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of FlightReady Academy's written reviews are positive against 86% of Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

FlightReady Academy ships an update fortnightly, Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and August 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightReady Academy | Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (888 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-academy/id998722803/reviews)** | [4.3 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1508324021/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **888** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 59.7% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 116 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [Educational apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771484656) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightReady Academy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-academy/id998722803)

Prepare for FAA pilot exams with comprehensive ground school courses and practice tests. Access a free basic test prep with hundreds of questions and simulated exams. Upgrade for full courses, instructor endorsements, and advanced study tools.

**Highlights:** FAA pilot exam preparation, Basic and premium test prep, Simulated FAA exams, Instructor endorsement, Detailed question explanations, SmartExam for weak areas, Progress tracking and statistics

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Instrument Rating Trial | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - CFII Add | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - Commercial Pilot | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - Private Pilot | Free | one-time |
| Free Trial - Flight Instructor | Free | one-time |
| Remote Pilot Premium Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Private Pilot Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Rating Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Comm. Pilot Test Prep | $49.99 | one-time |
| Drone Ground School | $99.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade to Ground School | $129.99 | one-time |
| CFI Airplane Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| Commercial Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| CFII Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| Private Pilot Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |
| Instrument Ground School | $179.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent ground school
- 👍 Great study aid
- 👍 Best over the other prep apps
- 👍 Very Good App
- 👍 Excelent Learning Tool

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Don't bother submitting feedback
- 🐛 App glitches out of WiFi
- 👎 Wretched interface
- 🐛 The app still crashes upon launch
- 👎 Don't waste your time

**Reported bugs**

- The app installed correctly. But when you open the app. It wants you to download what course you are interested in. But it gets to 90% downloaded and stops
- App glitches out of WiFi range and has to constantly redownload and sinc data which leads to a lot of time wasted
- Whenever I click on "study questions" my app crashes and brings me back to my home screen

**Requested features**

- Charts, graphs and scales and not selectable with a pc or Android
- Test scores are saved and not resettable, the final test cannot be taken multiple times
- Explanations for the answers


### Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-pilot-test-prep-faa/id1508324021)

Prepare for your private pilot written exam with comprehensive study materials and practice tests. This app offers detailed explanations, customizable practice modes, and realistic exam simulations to help you master FAA subjects. Track your progress and identify areas for improvement to ensure you pass.

**Highlights:** Comprehensive FAA subject coverage, Detailed explanations and solution algorithms, Customizable practice tests, Realistic exam simulation mode, Performance reports and mistake analysis, Offline access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Version (1 week) | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Version | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (3 months) | $11.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Version (1 month) | $11.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (1 month) | $14.99 | per month |
| Premium Version (2 months) | $15.99 | per 2 months |
| Premium Version (6 months) | $23.99 | per 6 months |
| Premium Version (12 months) | $23.99 | per year |
| Premium Version (12 months) | $35.99 | per year |
| 1 year premium premium access | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightReady Academy free?

FlightReady Academy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) free?

Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlightReady Academy or Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)?

FlightReady Academy is rated higher. FlightReady Academy averages 4.7 out of 5 from 888 ratings, while Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) averages 4.3 from 23 ratings.

### Do FlightReady Academy or Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) have ads?

Neither FlightReady Academy nor Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlightReady Academy or Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA)?

FlightReady Academy ships an update fortnightly, and Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) every 6 weeks. Most recently, FlightReady Academy was updated on September 26, 2026 and Private Pilot Test Prep (FAA) on August 18, 2026.

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