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Best Ground School Flight Apps & Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
16 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Out of 247+ ground school flight apps and games on iOS, 16 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Ground School Flight Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1King Ground School CompanionKing Ground School CompanionFree4.9★ (9.8K)NoNoAug 2026
2Ground SchoolGround SchoolFree4.9★ (1.7K)NoYesAug 2026
3FlightReady AcademyFlightReady AcademyFree4.7★ (883)NoYesAug 2026
4Ground SchoolGround SchoolFree4.6★ (16)NoNoJul 2026
5Flight ApprenticeFlight ApprenticeFree5.0★ (8)YesNoMay 2026
6Tomato PlanesTomato PlanesFree4.5★ (13)NoYesAug 2026
7ACE AI FLIGHT TRAININGACE AI FLIGHT TRAININGFree4.2★ (5)NoYesAug 2026
8ASA Pilot TrainingASA Pilot TrainingFree—NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Ground School Flight

King Ground School Companion#1

King Ground School Companion by King Schools, Inc.

Editor's Choice
📚 Education
4.9😊(9.8K ratings)
Free
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Access and download aviation training video lessons and quizzes for offline study. Prepare for various FAA pilot exams, including Private Pilot, Instrument Rating, and Commercial Pilot, anytime and anywhere. Progress syncs automatically when connected to the internet.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent learning tool
  • 👍 Easy to understand and learn
  • 🤩 Engaging and enjoyable videos
  • 📚 Comprehensive coverage of topics

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Outdated content and questions
  • 🔍 Lack of captions/subtitles
  • 📱 App issues (loading, downloading, playback)
Ground School#2

Ground School by On The Flight Line Productions LLC

FAA Test Prep, Pilot Training
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9😊(1.7K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Prepare for your FAA written test and become a safer pilot with this comprehensive training app. It combines expert instruction, engaging videos, and interactive practice tests to ensure you gain the knowledge needed to fly your best.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent ground school app
  • 👍 Comprehensive and well-presented content
  • 🎓 Helpful for passing written exams
  • 👍 Great for both new and experienced pilots

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Syncing issues between devices
  • 🔍 Lack of desktop version
  • 🔍 Limited flashcard and spaced-repetition features
FlightReady Academy#3

FlightReady Academy by Aeroapps Technology

Aviation Ground School Courses
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.7😊(883 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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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.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent ground school
  • 👍 Great study aid
  • 👍 Best over the other prep apps
  • 👍 Very Good App

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Don't bother submitting feedback
  • 🐛 App glitches out of WiFi
  • 👎 Wretched interface

More Ground School Flight apps to explore

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Ground School
Ground School
Ground School
by Morz Group (Pty) Ltd
Free

Prepare for pilot license exams with comprehensive ground school courses and mock tests. Covers syllabi for NPL, PPL, CPL, and various ratings, featuring detailed explanations and continuously updated question banks.

Ground school courses for pilot licensesMock exams for NPL, PPL, CPLCovers Restricted Radio, General Radio, Night Rating, Instrument Rating
📚 Education
(16)
free
5
Flight Apprentice
Flight Apprentice
Flight Apprentice
Online Ground School
Free

Prepare for your pilot career with comprehensive online ground school courses. Learn the art and science of flight through interactive tools and track your progress. Instructors can monitor student advancement in real time.

Pilot career preparationOnline ground school coursesProgress tracking
📚 Education
(8)
free with in-app purchases
6
Tomato Planes
Tomato Planes
Tomato Planes
Aviation Learning
Free

Learn aviation concepts through interactive lessons and engaging visuals. This app focuses on understanding, not memorization, with quizzes and progress tracking to reinforce learning. It's designed to make ground school more productive for aspiring and licensed pilots.

Interactive aviation lessonsHands-on visual explanationsIntegrated quizzes
📚 Education
(13)
free with in-app purchases
7
ACE AI FLIGHT TRAINING
ACE AI FLIGHT TRAINING
ACE AI FLIGHT TRAINING
FAA Ground School Test Prep
Free

Master FAA Ground School with an AI-powered instructor. Learn aviation concepts through engaging stories and simulated checkrides. Prepare for pilot knowledge tests and oral exams with expert-level instruction tailored to your pace.

AI-powered flight instructionDPE Simulation Mode for oral examsImmersive storytelling for aviation concepts
📚 Education
(5)
freemium
8
ASA Pilot Training
ASA Pilot Training
ASA Pilot Training
by ASA
Free
📚 Education
(0)
9
Flight School Apps
Flight School Apps
Flight School Apps
Pilot Training & Ground School
Free

This app provides supplemental pilot training materials for various aircraft, including Cessna, Citation, Piper, and more. It offers study tools for written exams, oral exams, and general aviation knowledge, with options for flashcards, quizzes, and memory items.

Aircraft system study toolsFlashcards and quizzesMemory item study
📚 Education
(2)
free with in-app purchases
10
Private Pilot Course - Ground
Private Pilot Course - Ground
Private Pilot Course - Ground
Ground Portion
$29.99

Prepare for the ground portion of your FAA Private Pilot Practical Test with realistic checkride scenarios and expert insights. Includes essential FAA handbooks, a knowledge quiz, and flight calculators.

Realistic checkride oral enactmentExaminer and instructor insightsFAA Airplane Flying Handbook
📚 Education
(6)
paid
11
Remote Pilot Ground School
Remote Pilot Ground School
Remote Pilot Ground School
Part 107 Drone Ground School
Free

Prepare for your FAA Remote Pilot exam with comprehensive drone ground school lessons and over 500 practice questions. Track your progress, focus on weak areas, and take simulated exams. Access content on any device with lifetime updates.

10 hours of lesson contentOver 500 practice questionsTargeted practice sessions
📚 Education
(314)
free with in-app purchases
12
Pilot Exam Prep: Ground School
Pilot Exam Prep: Ground School
Pilot Exam Prep: Ground School
by Nadezhda Tereshkova
$29.99
📚 Education
(0)
13
Flight School Sim Learn to Fly
Flight School Sim Learn to Fly
Flight School Sim Learn to Fly
Professional Pilot Training
Free

Experience realistic flight simulation with a focus on piloting passenger planes. Master takeoff, landing, and in-flight maneuvers in challenging environments. Upgrade your skills and become a virtual pilot.

Realistic 3D graphicsSmooth plane controlsPassenger airplane simulation
🎮 Games
(19)
free with in-app purchases
14
Private Pilot Course - Flight
Private Pilot Course - Flight
Private Pilot Course - Flight
FLIGHT PORTION
$59.99

This app provides comprehensive HD video instruction and detailed animations for essential flight maneuvers. It covers takeoffs, landings, and complex maneuvers with explanations of FAA standards and common errors. Ideal for student pilots preparing for lessons or private pilots refreshing their skills.

In-flight HD video instructionDetailed animation of maneuversFAA Private Pilot Practical Test preparation
📚 Education
(4)
paid
15
Airplane Game Flight Attendent
Airplane Game Flight Attendent
Airplane Game Flight Attendent
tea table filght game airplane
Free

Experience a cinematic flight simulator with realistic aviation challenges and compelling storytelling. Navigate takeoff, landing, emergencies, and VIP flights in a dynamic world. Test your piloting skills from the hangar to the skies.

Cinematic cutscenes and scripted sequencesRealistic flight mechanicsDynamic weather and bird strikes
🎮 Games
(12)
ad-supported
16
Wingman | Flight Training Help
Wingman | Flight Training Help
Wingman | Flight Training Help
by Hayden Teteak
Free
📚 Education
(0)
17
Angle of Attack App
Angle of Attack App
Angle of Attack App
Flight Training in Your Pocket
Free

This app provides comprehensive ground school courses for aspiring pilots, covering everything needed to pass FAA written tests and prepare for checkrides. It features immersive video lessons, an active pilot community, and smart progress tracking for a flexible online learning experience.

Free intro course for new pilotsComplete Private Pilot and Instrument Rating coursesImmersive video lessons with real cockpit footage
📚 Education
(2)
free
18
Aviation Ground School
Aviation Ground School
Aviation Ground School
Airbus & Boeing Question Banks
Free
📚 Education
(0)
19
AeroGuard Classroom
AeroGuard Classroom
AeroGuard Classroom
Aviation Ground School Courses
Free

This app provides aviation ground school training and FAA test preparation for flight school students. It offers comprehensive courses, flashcards, and detailed explanations to help users master aviation knowledge areas and prepare for certification exams. Progress is synced across devices and reports can be shared easily.

Ground school courses for multiple pilot ratingsCovers Airman Certification StandardsFlashcards for memorization
📚 Education
(15)
free
20
Pilot School: Ground Theory
Pilot School: Ground Theory
Pilot School: Ground Theory
PPL & NPPL Practice Questions
$5.99

Prepare for aviation ground school exams with practice questions covering essential topics like air law, meteorology, and navigation. Test your knowledge and aim for a high pass rate to earn your pilot license.

PPL, NPPL, PPL(m) practice questionsConfuser style challenging questionsCovers Airlaw, Meteorology, Navigation
📚 Education
(0)
paid

FAQ about Ground School Flight

What are the best ground school flight apps & games for iPhone?
King Ground School Companion tops our ground school flight apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.9-star average from 9.8K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top ground school flight apps & games we rank are free to download, including King Ground School Companion and Ground School.
King Ground School Companion has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ ground school flight apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app allows you to download and watch video lessons and take quizzes from award-winning online ground school, test prep, and single-subject flying courses. It's designed for studying aviation topics and preparing for FAA exams offline.
Key features include the ability to download video lessons for offline viewing, take interactive quizzes directly on your device, and automatically sync your course progress to your online account once you reconnect to the internet.