# ATC 4.0 — Pocket Air Traffic Control Sim > Simulate air traffic control, managing flights and preventing collisions. (iPhone/iPad app by C3 Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-40/id303195673 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [C3 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/297145090) - Category: Games, Action, Simulation - Price: $0.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.20/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 319 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 8.0 · 47 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, European Spanish - Released: 2009-02-06 - Data updated: 2026-08-28 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-40/id303195673/reviews.md ## What is ATC 4.0? Control the Whole Sky! The fate of thousands rests in your hands, as AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER, you must routinely make split-second decisions to avert disaster! Are you up to the task? From the flight control center you oversee all flights in your airspace and you need to control all in and outgoing flights. Be aware that thousands of passengers depend on you! ********* SPECIAL LIMITED TIME SALE ********* To reward our loyal fans, and due to the great success of ATC 4.0, we decided to place ATC on SALE! For a limited time, ATC 4.0 will be reduced from its regular price the lowest possible price in the App Store! We initially wanted to go on sale for 1 week, but we decided to extend the sale for a little while longer. We will return to our normal price very soon, so act quickly! Thanks again to all of our loyal fans! ***** Find out what critics are saying ***** Macworld 4 ½ out 5 “In short order, ATC 4.0 has become one of my favorite iPhone games” AppCraver 10 out 10 “I dig ATC 4.0 in a major way. It’s innovative, challenging and smart. If you like sims, then you’ll want to wrap your head around this one.” SlideToPlay 3 out 4 “We found that ATC 4.0 mostly generated the good kind of stress, keeping us glued to our iPhone.” PocketGamer 7 out 10 “ATC 4.0 comes cleared for landing by the Pocket Gamer crew.” iPhone App Reviews 5 out 5 “The thing I like most is the Survival game where you simply need to clear as many planes as you can before the inevitable mid-air collision ruins your day in the tower.” ***** Game features: ***** - Detailed graphics -- from plane blinking lights and runway lights to tiny cars that drive around on the road - Weather effects, clouds, snow, etc - Wind - Night levels - Elegant touch interface and waypoint system to manage planes - Collision warning effects - Sound effects - Multiple plane types -- from small planes to jumbo jets and military fighters -- all are relying on you to guide them to their destinations! - Airports with up to 6 runways to simulate a busy airfield! If you have a mania for busy airports, you will be satisfied! - High replay value with 49 levels! - Internet highscore leaderboards -- can you compete to be the best ATC in the world? - In-game tutorial - In-game help - Featured scenarios: - day levels, snow levels, cloudy levels - plane emergencies - computers crashing - hurricane winds - high-speed military planes - Presidential visits with no-fly-zones - and more! ********************************************* UPDATE INFORMATION & FORUM DISCUSSION To participate in a discussion about ATC, come to the ATC discussion/comments page : http://www.iphoneappindex.com/2009/02/06/atc-40-control-the-whole-sky/ [ TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/ba76cu ] (Or, just go to iphoneappindex.com and type "ATC" in the search if the above URL(s) are too hard to remember.) ********************************************** ********************************************** TWITTER USERS! Follow me on twitter for app news: http://twitter.com/cculianu ********************************************** ## Key features - Manage all flights in your airspace - Make split-second decisions to avert disaster - Detailed graphics with weather effects - Multiple plane types and airports - 49 challenging levels - Internet highscore leaderboards - Featured scenarios like emergencies and no-fly-zones ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $0.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Adventure Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Military Pack | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of ATC 4.0? Overall sentiment: neutral **Pros** - 🚀 Addictive gameplay - 👍 Challenging and fun - 💡 Unique air traffic control concept - 🚀 Great value for money **Cons** - 🐛 Planes not following set paths - 🐛 Difficult to precisely control planes - 🐛 Runways too small - 🐛 Planes disappearing or getting lost - 🐛 Confusing alerts and feedback - 🐛 Graphics and visuals need improvement **Commonly reported bugs** - Game crashes or freezes on certain devices - Levels become impossible to complete past a certain point **Most requested features** - Add altitude control for planes - Improve runway and plane size for better visibility - Implement better collision detection and avoidance - Provide more level variety and difficulty progression - Add more realistic air traffic control features ## Recent user reviews (10 of 319) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-40/id303195673/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Terrible UI Design *2022-08-04, version 2.6.4* They WASTE 20% with apps name making everything srupid small.deleted. ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work on iPhone 7plus *2019-10-27* I used to love this game but it hasn’t worked on the last few updates to iOS. Don’t bother with this. Just an addendum: I wrote my original review in January, 2018. It took the developers more than 20 months to respond. So, it works now on an Xs. Barely. The game is so out-of-date, with graphics that LOOK the full 15 years old that they are. It’s a 15 year old game that was once fun. There are much better games out there now. **Developer response:** We don't get notified by Apple when reviews appear in the store. I just happened to notice your review recently. It does indeed work on iPhone 7, 7plus, 8, X, Xs, etc. I would say it works perfectly in that the game runs at full speed. You are disappointed the game hasn't had a graphics overhaul since it debuted. This game is a classic which originally debuted in 2009. If you don't like it anymore, that's fair. It only costs $0.99 and the free version is available which is ad-supported. For an indie game I'd still say it's a fair value, especially considering the free version is also available. ### 5/5 — Love this game. Hope an update comes soon so it will work with new iOS *2017-05-25, version 2.5* Please update to work with new iOS update! ### 2/5 — Needs better interface *2017-01-15, version 2.5* All feedback is done via phone vibration and often times alerts interfere with one another other and make it impossible to know what the alert is for, or if runway is locked. Music also has annoying bass distorted which is also easy to confuse with phone vibration. This is on a brand new iPhone 7 in perfect working order. Pretty hard to play because of all the confusing vibration going on. Lose the terrible music and add auditory alerts and it might be playable. ### 1/5 — WAY TOO HARD *2015-12-13, version 2.5* Who is able to get past level 26?? ### 5/5 — GOOD GAME BUT!!! *2015-12-03, version 2.5* Paid version very similar to the free version apart from survival mode. Better off sticking to free version, it's identical and same challenging fun. ### 4/5 — A bit frustrating ... *2015-09-16, version 2.5* ... trying to clear planes to B and D; they often just don't "take" at the left and right edges of the iPhone 6 screen. A and C top and bottom work perfectly. Otherwise fun! ### 3/5 — Bad waypoints *2014-07-12* I played the lite version of this game few years ago. I loved it, worked great. But when I bought the most current version I notice that the waypoints you draw are very sloppy. For example if you want to direct a plane around the airport on a nice smooth curve, as soon as you lift your finger from the screen it snaps the waypoint into jagged lines. This causes problem because that means the planes don't follow the waypoints precisely enough. Please fix this with a quick update ### 5/5 — bien *2014-05-13* tres bon jeux avec des niveaux a franchir a chaque fois avec des nouveau pack mais payant vous dégagé l'espace aérien et faite atterir des avions décor simple et beau avec des difficulté comme la force du vent et des intempéries ### 1/5 — 可以這樣對待購買者嗎? *2013-12-08, version 2.5* 為什麼我當初花錢買的更新後就變成lite有廣告版? ## Frequently asked questions about ATC 4.0 ### What is ATC 4.0? ATC 4.0 is a simulation game where you act as an air traffic controller. Your primary role is to manage all incoming and outgoing flights within your designated airspace, making critical decisions to ensure the safety of thousands of passengers and prevent mid-air collisions. ### What are the key features of ATC 4.0? Key features include detailed graphics with weather effects, wind, and night levels. You'll manage multiple plane types across airports with up to six runways. The game offers 49 levels, internet highscore leaderboards, and a variety of featured scenarios like plane emergencies and presidential visits. ### How much does ATC 4.0 cost? ATC 4.0 is a paid application. The description mentions a special limited-time sale where the price was reduced to the lowest possible price in the App Store. Users should check the current listing for the most up-to-date pricing information. ### What platforms is ATC 4.0 available on? Based on the provided description and reviews from sources like Macworld and AppCraver, the app was primarily designed for and reviewed on iOS devices, specifically the iPhone. ### What kind of scenarios can I expect in ATC 4.0? The game features a wide range of scenarios to test your air traffic control skills. These include day and snow levels, cloudy conditions, plane emergencies, computer crashes, hurricane winds, high-speed military planes, and presidential visits with no-fly-zones. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.6.4 — 2018-01-02 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. - Added Cumulative (per player) high scores in addition to regular high scores: Are you the most obsessed controller out there? Compare yourself to others who play the game! - Internationalization fixups ### 2.6.2 — 2017-10-10 - Made plane flight path default color be more visible (cyan instead of green) - Bugfixes ### 2.6.1 — 2017-10-06 - Bugfixes ### 2.6 — 2017-09-18 - Fixed bugs to High Score leaderboard -- High Scores are back! - Compiled for latest iOS and 64-bit phones (should work with new devices going forward) ### 2.5 — 2013-04-09 - Bugfixes - New Military Game Pack ## Apps similar to ATC 4.0 | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Planes Control!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550) | 4.7 (6,833) | Free | Games | | [World of Airports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-of-airports/id1462642534) | 4.6 (14,360) | Free | Games | | [Airline Flight Pilot Simulator](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airline-flight-pilot-simulator/id1595763565) | 4.3 (133) | Free | Games | | [Unmatched Air Traffic Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-air-traffic-control/id1010849769) | 4.4 (546) | Free | Games | | [Airport Madness Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-madness-mobile/id365735712) | 4.4 (51) | $4.99 | Games | | [Airport Madness Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-madness-challenge/id393575110) | 3.0 (54) | $0.99 | Games | ## More apps by C3 Software - [ATC 4.0 Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-40-lite/id303472036) - [Guitar Machine - SteamPunk Guitar Tools](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/guitar-machine-steampunk-guitar-tools/id357895835) - [ATC 4.0 XL Lite](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-40-xl-lite/id598648461) All apps by C3 Software: https://appshunter.io/developer/297145090 ## Related topics [zzzero](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/zzzero) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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