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Best Private Pilot Prep Apps

246+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

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12 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free private pilot prep apps? 12 of our 246+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Private Pilot Prep Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Prepware Private PilotPrepware Private Pilot$9.993.9★ (135)NoNoAug 2026
2FAA - Private Pilot Prep TestFAA - Private Pilot Prep TestFree—NoYesMay 2026
3Private Pilot Test Prep - FAAPrivate Pilot Test Prep - FAAFree4.9★ (1.5K)NoYesAug 2026
4Private Pilot Test PrepPrivate Pilot Test Prep$14.994.3★ (115)NoNoAug 2026
5Sporty's Pilot TrainingSporty's Pilot TrainingFree4.9★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
6Private Pilot FAA test prepPrivate Pilot FAA test prepFree4.6★ (63)NoYesMay 2026
7Private Pilot FAA Test Prep.Private Pilot FAA Test Prep.Free4.0★ (4)NoYesMay 2026
8Private Pilot Test Prep: 2026Private Pilot Test Prep: 2026Free—NoYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Private Pilot Prep

Prepware Private Pilot#1

Prepware Private Pilot by ASA

Editor's Choice
📚 Education
3.9😐(135 ratings)
$9.99
#20in Education
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Prepare for your FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam with this comprehensive study and test tool. It offers flashcard-style review of questions, answers, and explanations, allowing you to study by subject or take realistic practice tests.

What We Love

  • 💯 High scores achieved
  • 📚 Great practice for harder questions
  • 📱 Convenient for studying on the go
  • ✅ Questions similar to real exam

Room to Improve

  • ❓ Powered flight questions for glider pilots
  • 📱 Small screen issues for plotting/maps
  • 🤷 Missing essential questions
Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA#3

Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA by Aeroapps Technology

Private Pilot Training
Worth Considering
📚 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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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FAA Private Pilot Prep
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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
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Pocket Pilot: FAA Test Prep
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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
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13
Private Pilot Helicopter
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Private Pilot Helicopter
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$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
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(0)
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14
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17
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Prepare for the FAA Sport Pilot written test with this comprehensive study tool. It offers three modes: study questions by topic, review with flashcards, and take simulated practice tests. Detailed explanations are provided for each question to enhance learning.

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Private Pilot Handbook
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This aviation learning app helps aspiring pilots build a strong technical foundation for a professional career. It uses detailed explanations, illustrations, and 3D animations to explain aircraft systems and flight instruments, going beyond basic test preparation.

Immersive aviation learningFocus on professional pilot careersTechnical content and illustrations
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(5)
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20
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

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FAQ about Private Pilot Prep

What are the best private pilot prep apps for iPhone?
Prepware Private Pilot tops our private pilot prep apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.9-star average from 135 App Store ratings, and it's priced at $9.99.
Yes — 12 of the top private pilot prep apps we rank are free to download, including FAA - Private Pilot Prep Test and Private Pilot Test Prep - FAA.
Prepware Private Pilot has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 246+ private pilot prep apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This application is designed to help you prepare for the FAA Private Pilot Knowledge Exam. It provides study materials and practice tests to ensure you are ready for the official exam.
The app offers a flashcard-style review system. You can study questions, their corresponding answers, and detailed explanations. You have the option to study by specific subjects or take comprehensive practice tests.

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