# ATC Radar — Air Traffic Control Radar Game > Realistic air traffic control simulation game with weather overlays. (iPhone/iPad app by Bryan Heitman.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-radar/id1552246059 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Bryan Heitman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552246061) - Category: Games, Travel, Simulation - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 14.3 · 50 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2021-03-02 - Data updated: 2026-07-05 - Monetization: subscription - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-radar/id1552246059/reviews.md ## What is ATC Radar? Be the air traffic controller. Now free to play. ATC Radar puts you in the radar room as an approach controller. Tap traffic, issue commands, and keep the metal moving — safely separated and on the ground. Start working Kansas City Approach right now, free. How it plays • Sequence arrivals onto visual and instrument approaches • Issue headings, altitudes, speeds, and direct-to clearances in real time • Release departures and hand them off to Center • Accept handoffs as traffic enters your airspace • Keep 3 miles and 1,000 feet — a loss of separation is a "deal" • Earn your controller rating across clean shifts, from Trainee to Area Manager Free • Full gameplay at Kansas City Approach • Unlimited 5-minute shifts • Optional: watch a short ad to extend a shift ATC Radar Pro • New York TRACON (N90) — JFK, LGA, EWR, TEB and more • Choose your shift length — 3 to 30 minutes • Instant shift extends, no ads • Every new airspace we add The most realistic ATC approach sim on iPhone and iPad. Take the scope. ## Key features - Realistic air traffic control simulation - Manage aircraft departures and arrivals - Assign altitudes, speeds, and routes - Real-world weather overlay - Visual approach assignments ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | ATC Radar | $2.99 | per month | ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-radar/id1552246059/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Pathetic *2025-12-09* Free to download. To play the game, oh, that’s $36/yr. Go jump in a lake. **Developer response:** You can try the game for free before purchase. ### 1/5 — What a SCAM *2024-10-21, version 1.10* U make app free to download and moment I open it, the window shows me to buy subscription??? No preview, no nothing. No wonder it has such bad reviews. Such a scam. ### 1/5 — Pay before you play! *2024-04-26* You’re pathetic. **Developer response:** You can try the game for free before purchase. ### 1/5 — Sketchy *2023-08-12, version 1.10* I find it concerning that not only do I have to pay to do anything in the app, but I have I give my email address in order to supply. My personal info and monthly payments should be going through my Apple account, not a random app whose privacy policy is on a Wordpress website. ### 1/5 — Not Free *2023-06-12* False advertising. ### 1/5 — Crashing without warning *2023-06-08, version 1.10* Quite enjoy playing although it keeps crashing with no warning. A way of also identifying which direction a plane is going to turn during departure would be helpful. ### 1/5 — Scam - does nothing without IAP. *2022-12-23* Deleted. Paid only. Without IAP all you can do is read the splash page. ### 1/5 — Keeps crashing *2022-10-12* I have played it for maby 10 minutes and it has crashed 5 times. ### 1/5 — Not free *2021-12-27* Free to download. Need to pay to see anything, so not free at all. Not even a demo. False advertising. ### 1/5 — Zero Stars *2021-09-28* Immediately deleted the App because I wanted to see if it was worth playing and therefore keeping but this is NOT A FREE APP. Payment is required immediately with the very first splash screen. Keep looking there are better options I’m sure. ## Frequently asked questions about ATC Radar ### What is ATC Radar? ATC Radar is a realistic air traffic control simulation game where you manage aircraft through airspace, assign routes, and handle departures and arrivals. ### Does ATC Radar have ads? No, ATC Radar does not contain advertisements. ### What is the price of ATC Radar? ATC Radar is free to download and play, but requires an in-app purchase subscription for continued use. The monthly subscription costs $2.99. ### How do I cancel my ATC Radar subscription? Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription through your device's account settings. ### What devices is ATC Radar available on? ATC Radar is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. ### What is the age rating for ATC Radar? ATC Radar has an age rating of 4+. ### How often is ATC Radar updated? The latest version is 1.10, released on March 2, 2021. Information on update frequency beyond this is not provided. ### What are the gameplay mechanics in ATC Radar? Gameplay involves accepting aircraft into TRACON airspace, routing them to airports, releasing them for departure, and working them out of the TRACON area. You assign altitudes, speeds, headings, routes, and visual approaches. ## Version history (last 4 releases) ### 2.02 — 2026-06-09 ATC Radar is now free to play! Take the scope at Kansas City Approach and work live traffic free — no trial timer, no wall to get started. Jump straight into a shift: sequence arrivals, clear visual approaches, release departures, and hand off to Center as you build your controller rating. Want more airspace and longer sessions? ATC Radar Pro unlocks: • New York TRACON (N90) — JFK, LGA, EWR and more • Longer shifts — up to 30 minutes of nonstop traffic • Instant shift extends • Every new region we add Also in this update: • Fixed a crash that could occur when starting a shift • More reliable traffic generation ### 2.01 — 2026-05-20 * New app icon & app screenshots. ### 2.0 — 2026-04-22 NEW: Timed Shifts — Pick your poison: 3, 5, 10, 15, 20 or 30 minutes of live traffic pressure. End with a full grade card from A+ to F. NEW: New York TRACON (N90) — Work JFK, LaGuardia, Newark, Teterboro, and more in one of the busiest airspaces on the planet. Kansas City Approach joins N90, with more regions coming. NEW: Rebuilt Traffic Panel — One tap on any aircraft opens a clean dropdown with everything you need: runway visual approaches, direct-to-airport, cardinal headings, hold, minimum speed, and live handoffs to Kansas City or New York Center. NEW: Departures on the Map — Tappable airport pills show queued departures at a glance. Inline runway buttons release traffic in one tap. Auto-release on per airport. No more hunting through menus. NEW: Live Transcript — See every aural reply in a subtle overlay at the bottom of the screen. Sound off? You can still read what's happening. NEW: 3NM Separation — Tightened to real TRACON standards. Plus: geo-anchored destination lines that stay glued to the globe, smarter conflict detection that stops false-alarms on handed-off traffic, faster tap recognition, better startup, rank display in the header, extend-shift buttons, and dozens of polish fixes. Try it free — your first 3-minute shift is on us. ### 1.10 — 2021-03-02 No release notes. ## Apps similar to ATC Radar | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Planes Control!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planes-control/id1015114550) | 4.7 (5,939) | Free | Games | | [Air Traffic Control: ATC Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-traffic-control-atc-game/id6618135399) | 3.5 (11) | Free | Games | | [Unmatched Air Traffic Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-air-traffic-control/id1010849769) | 4.4 (445) | Free | Games | | [Airport Madness 3D 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-madness-3d-2/id1317621898) | 3.9 (563) | Free | Games | | [World of Airports](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/world-of-airports/id1462642534) | 4.6 (13,862) | Free | Games | | [Airport Madness Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-madness-challenge/id393575110) | 3.0 (52) | $0.99 | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-05.*