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Best Private Pilot License Apps

247+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
13 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free private pilot license apps? 13 of our 247+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Private Pilot License Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Private Pilot License - LitePrivate Pilot License - LiteFree—NoNoMay 2026
2Private Pilot Test Prep - FAAPrivate Pilot Test Prep - FAAFree4.9★ (1.5K)NoYesAug 2026
3Sporty's Pilot TrainingSporty's Pilot TrainingFree4.9★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
4Private Pilot License ExamPrivate Pilot License Exam$9.99—NoNoMay 2026
5FlightReady AcademyFlightReady AcademyFree4.7★ (882)NoYesAug 2026
6Private Pilot FAA Prep TestPrivate Pilot FAA Prep TestFree—NoYesMay 2026
7Private Pilot FAA test prepPrivate Pilot FAA test prepFree4.6★ (63)NoYesMay 2026
8FAA Private Pilot PrepFAA Private Pilot Prep$69.994.5★ (73)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Private Pilot License

Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA#2

Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA by Aeroapps Technology

Private Pilot Training
Strong Contender
📚 Education
4.9😊(1.5K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Test with over 900 practice questions and detailed explanations. Customize study sessions, review missed questions, and take simulated exams that mirror the official test format and question distribution. Unlock a complete ground school course for advanced features and tracking.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Thorough course with good foundation
  • 🚀 Great graphics and easy to follow
  • 🚀 Helped pass the FAA exam
  • 🚀 Realistic practice exams with FARs and AIMs

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Grading issues and incorrect marking of answers
  • 🐛 Frequent app updates required, causing issues for users with poor internet
  • 🐛 Inability to review missed questions after exiting the app
Sporty's Pilot Training#3

Sporty's Pilot Training by Sporty's Pilot Shop

Video & FAA Test Prep
Worth Considering
📚 Education
4.9😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Access a comprehensive library of aviation training courses, including video lessons, FAA test preparation, and interactive guides. Learn to fly, earn instrument ratings, and master various aircraft systems with expert-led content.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Highly recommended and worth recommending
  • 🚀 Awesome training
  • 👍 Excellent quality
  • 👍 Great preparation for exams and flying

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Desktop site is much better
  • 👎 Not sure why all the good reviews
  • 🐛 Buggy Chromecast

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4
Private Pilot License Exam
Private Pilot License Exam
Private Pilot License Exam
Private Pilot License Prep
$9.99
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(0)
5
FlightReady Academy
FlightReady Academy
FlightReady Academy
Aviation Ground School Courses
Free

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.

FAA pilot exam preparationBasic and premium test prepSimulated FAA exams
📚 Education
(882)
free with in-app purchases
6
Private Pilot FAA Prep Test
Private Pilot FAA Prep Test
Private Pilot FAA Prep Test
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(0)
7
Private Pilot FAA test prep
Private Pilot FAA test prep
Private Pilot FAA test prep
PPL training exam 2026
Free

Prepare for your private pilot written exam with a comprehensive question bank and realistic exam simulations. This ad-free application allows you to mark and review your favorite questions, ensuring you cover all necessary topics for the 2026 PPL training exam.

Comprehensive Q&AAccess to all question blocksRealistic exam simulation
📚 Education
(63)
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8
FAA Private Pilot Prep
FAA Private Pilot Prep
FAA Private Pilot Prep
Learn. Pass. Fly. 100% FAA ACS
$69.99

Prepare for your FAA Private and Recreational Pilot knowledge tests with a comprehensive database of actual, up-to-date questions. Features detailed explanations, included charts, and flexible study modes to help you pass your exams.

Actual FAA questionsFree updatesIllustrated explanations
📚 Education
(73)
free with in-app purchases
9
Pilot Institute App
Pilot Institute App
Pilot Institute App
Achieve your aviation dreams
Free

This app helps aspiring pilots achieve their aviation dreams through comprehensive training. It has a history of successfully training a large number of pilots.

Pilot training coursesAchieve aviation dreamsTrained over 400,000 pilots
📚 Education
(17)
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10
Private Pilot Test Prep: 2026
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Free
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11
Rod's Private Pilot Handbook
Rod's Private Pilot Handbook
Rod's Private Pilot Handbook
by Rod Machado
$49.99

This comprehensive digital handbook makes learning to fly fun and accessible. It features over 1,200 illustrations and photos, clear explanations of aviation subjects, and step-by-step guidance for flight planning and navigation.

Over 1,200 illustrations and photosClear explanations of aviation subjectsStep-by-step flight planning guidance
📚 Books
(5)
paid
12
Private Pilot Study Flashcards
Private Pilot Study Flashcards
Private Pilot Study Flashcards
by Pilot Institute
Free

Prepare for your FAA Private Pilot Written Exam with over 200 flashcards covering airport operations, charts, weather, and more. This educational tool offers comprehensive review for aspiring pilots.

FAA Private Pilot Written Exam preparationFlashcards for all topicsAirport operations
📚 Education
(19)
free
13
Private Pilot Test Prep
Private Pilot Test Prep
Private Pilot Test Prep
Sporty's Study Buddy
$14.99

Prepare for your FAA written test with this comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic with detailed explanations, review using flashcards, and take full-length practice tests. Track your progress with detailed reports.

Study questions by topicCustom review sessionsDetailed answer explanations
📚 Education
(104)
free
14
Private Pilot Helicopter
Private Pilot Helicopter
Private Pilot Helicopter
FAA : PRH Knowledge Test Prep
$4.99

Prepare for your FAA Helicopter Written Exam with this comprehensive study tool. It offers quiz, test, and study modes with up-to-date questions and progress tracking. Features include randomized questions, zoomable figures, and optional haptic feedback for incorrect answers.

Up-to-date FAA question bankQuiz, Test, and Study modesProgress tracking with scores and dates
📚 Education
(0)
paid
15
Private Pilot Glider Test Prep
Private Pilot Glider Test Prep
Private Pilot Glider Test Prep
FAA : PGL Knowledge Test Prep
$4.99

Prepare for your FAA Glider Written Exam with this comprehensive test prep app. It features a simple interface, progress tracking, and realistic exam simulation. Study all questions with answers or take quizzes and full tests offline.

Offline accessProgress trackingRealistic exam simulation
📚 Education
(0)
paid
16
PPL Canada Private Pilot Exam
PPL Canada Private Pilot Exam
PPL Canada Private Pilot Exam
Pilot Revision Tests
$9.99

Prepare for your Transport Canada Private Pilot License exam with comprehensive ground school tests. Master subjects like air law, navigation, meteorology, and general knowledge through multiple-choice questions. Achieve the required 60% to pass and begin your journey to becoming a pilot.

Transport Canada exam preparationCovers physical principles of flightIncludes aircraft operation and instruments
📚 Education
(0)
paid
17
FAA Private Pilot Test Pro
FAA Private Pilot Test Pro
FAA Private Pilot Test Pro
Soar to Pilot Success
Free
📚 Education
(0)
18
Private Pilot Oral Prep
Private Pilot Oral Prep
Private Pilot Oral Prep
by First Solo Software, LLC
Free

Prepare for your private pilot oral exam with over 450 common questions and answers across 12 aviation topics. Study in a flashcard style with optional graphical images and track your progress to build confidence for your FAA practical test.

Over 450 oral exam questions12 study topicsFlashcard style learning
📚 Education
(3)
free with in-app purchases
19
Private Pilot FAA Test Prep.
Private Pilot FAA Test Prep.
Private Pilot FAA Test Prep.
PPL FAA Practice Exam
Free

Prepare for your Private Pilot FAA exam with over 700 practice questions. This app uses a proprietary learning strategy called "chunking" to aid memorization and make studying easier. Try 10 free questions daily before upgrading to the full version.

Over 700 practice questionsProprietary Effective Learning Strategy (ELS™)Chunking technique for memorization
📚 Education
(4)
free with in-app purchases
20
FAA - Private Pilot Prep Test
FAA - Private Pilot Prep Test
FAA - Private Pilot Prep Test
PPL License,Pass Traning Exam
Free
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(0)

FAQ about Private Pilot License

Are there free private pilot license apps for iPhone?
Yes — 13 of the top private pilot license apps we rank are free to download, including Private Pilot License - Lite and Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA.
Private Pilot License - Lite has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 247+ private pilot license apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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