Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg per download
115 reviews
Last 30 days
Last 30 days
Avg rev. per download
115 reviews
Performance Insights
Category rankings
Competition level
Low competitionUnder 100K on both downloads and revenue — the kind of niche a small team can still take.
Tracked since
First seen January 2011 · 38 releases since
Private Pilot Test Prep is an iOS app ($14.99) by Sporty's Pilot Shop in the education category, holding #24 in the paid education charts. It holds a 4.3-star rating.
- A paid app priced at $14.99.
- Ships new versions a few a year.
- Latest version is 3.11, released July 3, 2025.
- 74% of ratings are five-star.
- Available in 1 language.
- Strongest in US, JP, CA.
- Downloads at 27.4 MB and requires iOS 13.0+.
- Rated 4+.
App details
- Version
- 3.11
- Release status
- Worldwide
- Age rating
- 4+
- Requires
- iOS 13.0+
- Size
- 27.4 MB
- Languages
- English
- Price
- $14.99
- First seen
- January 2011
- Top markets
- US, JP, CA
- Publisher country
- US
- Website
- Visit website
- Support
- Visit support
Release history
38 versions tracked
- Version 3.11Latest
- Version 3.10
- Version 3.9
- Version 3.7
- Version 3.6.8
- Version 3.6.7
- Version 3.6.6
- Version 3.6.5
- Version 3.6.4
- Version 3.6.3
- Version 3.6.2
- Version 3.6.1
Ships a few a year.
What users say
- 4.0
Useful and well designed- still no match for GLEIM
This app should be used as a supplement for the GLEIM book, when you don’t have the book, use this app, but otherwise, the book would be the way to go. One thing that’s nice about this app is that the explanations for each answer are easier to understand, however less technical. Overall though, much better than any other apps.
Reviewed on version 3.6.3
- 5.0
Excellent Tool!!
Just got a 98% on my written. I used the Jeppeson study guide and after that exclusively studied with this app. It was so similar to the actual test! It was nice for me to have the study guide as well so I had a hard copy of the testing supplements. I’m a new mom and has to study as efficiently as possible (during nap time) and this was just perfect. Thank you Sporty’s! I’d recommend to anybody! To those still studying: remember that you have to match the map scale in the supplements and not your actual plotter! I didn’t know that when I started out and got very frustrated!
Reviewed on version 3.1
- 5.0
Great Test Prep Tool!
Just took my written and scored a 95%! Easy to use! The best thing about it was that it had the question on the top when you went to use the chart or figure so you didn’t have to go back and forth looking at the question. Save function was okay, but if you didn’t answer a question it took you back to the beginning of the test. Really a pain when you are going through all 800+ questions. Overall I would recommend this over ASA’s app. Thanks Sporty’s!
Reviewed on version 2.3.1
About Private Pilot Test Prep
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Sporty's Study Buddy will prepare you for the FAA written test like no other study tool available with three modes of operation. Test material is expertly organized into categories based on subject matter and includes, questions, answers, correct answers, and detailed explanations.
• STUDY QUESTIONS BY TOPIC •
Learning Mode allows you to create custom review sessions by selecting exactly which categories you want to review. Each session randomly generates the question order, and provides instant feedback based on your answer selection. Each question also provides a detailed description as to why each answer is right or wrong. These explanations were developed by Sporty’s team of Master CFI’s, based on their experience preparing students for the Private Pilot certificate
• REVIEW QUESTION FLASHCARDS •
Flashcard mode tests your knowledge by allowing you to only see the question without the answer choices. After answering the question mentally, you can then select to show the correct answer, and self-grade your progress along the way. This is a great feature that keeps you from being distracted by incorrect answers!
• TAKE PRACTICE TESTS •
Test mode randomly generates a 60-question session from the entire database of published FAA test questions, simulating the real Private Pilot test. After answering all the questions, you’ll be given instant results, and have the option to review either all the questions, or just missed questions. Included in the review session are the same detailed explanations for why each answer is right or wrong.
•PROGRESS REPORTS•
After completing each test your results are saved in the app's Progress Report section, where you can review previous scores and and a detailed history of each question and answer selection. You can also pause a partially-completed session, and resume it at a later time here.
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Private Pilot Test Prep iOS app is available. The app maintains a 4.3-star rating based on 115 user reviews, indicating strong user satisfaction in the mobile app market.
Private Pilot Test Prep iOS app competes actively in the mobile app category.
You can download Private Pilot Test Prep iOS app from the App Store for iOS devices, requiring iOS 13.0 or later. The app provides its core features without requiring in-app purchases.
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