# Headings - Air Traffic Control — Do you have what it takes? > Realistic air traffic control radar simulator and trainer for mobile devices. (iPhone/iPad app by nick bols.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headings-air-traffic-control/id6451052730 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [nick bols](https://appshunter.io/developer/850860390) - Category: Games, Simulation - Price: $8.99 - Rating: 4.80/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 19 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.2 · 30 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-11-22 - Data updated: 2026-08-13 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headings-air-traffic-control/id6451052730/reviews.md ## What is Headings? Headings is the most realistic Air Trafic Control (ATC) radar simulator and trainer for iPhone and iPad you will find. From complete newbie to seasoned ATCO, there is a mode for you. Learn about ATC techniques and tools such as vectoring, speed control, QDMs, aircraft performance and more. Also includes a Eurocontrol FEAST-II part 2 training mode so you can train estimating headings just by sight while also constantly shifting focus to different aircraft. (what we call scanning and is an essential skill for these kinds of tests) Acquire and hone new skills, then compete for the top spot on the leaderboard to see if you can beat real Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs). Scenarios currently include Dubai International, JFK (New York), Heathrow (London), Zaventem (Brussels), Schiphol (Amsterdam), Rome (Fiumicino) and New Delhi (Indira Gandhi) featuring actual aircraft callsigns and types from those locations. Or choose your custom runway direction you'd like to train on. 6 difficulty levels per scenario allow you to really become accustomed to the airspace and also focus training on a certain type of traffic. Extreme traffic modes make you experience the true at the top of focus/edge of drowning feeling just like real traffic does. For valid ATCOs, please add your 4-letter Unit identifier in your gamecenter name to show up in the leaderboards with your unit. This is version one of a one-man project. Love the job so much that I decided to make my own training/refreshing/game tool to enjoy during off days :-) Ad-free for life hence the initial one-time purchase. If you have any questions, suggestions, comments or requests for new airports/airspaces please send me an email at headingsatc@icloud.com. Screen size of the iPhone currently limits some airspace possiblities. In the works: Voice control, New headings game mode, bigger airspace which is GPS accurate SID/STARs, etc. Of course that will be free for those who support this version. Thank you and regards, N. ## Key features - Realistic ATC radar simulation - Multiple difficulty levels - Real-world airport scenarios - Eurocontrol FEAST-II training mode - Leaderboard competition - Custom runway training ## Recent user reviews (10 of 19) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/headings-air-traffic-control/id6451052730/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Fantastic Game *2026-06-26, version 1.3.12* This is up there with the best ATC games that I’ve played. Would love the ability to vector aircraft to waypoints (useful for consistent approaches) or even the ability to set standard approaches etc. but maybe that would make it too easy. I really enjoy the fact that the scenarios have a set number of aircraft, so it is possible to play a certain scenario and finish after a set time, rather than many of the ATC genre that have arrivals continually ramping up until a separation incident is inevitable. Great game! Thanks 🙏 ### 4/5 — Action required *2025-12-29* Nice to play. Please provide more airports. And: Do not send a/c in at the same level while another flies through the exit point. No one can handle this even in real life. **Developer response:** Hi Gideon69, Thank you for reporting! That is indeed not supposed to happen at all, it’s a side-effect of allowing some types of departures more exit levels because of smaller airspace size for people with smaller devices. I’ve already tackled some of those. Do you recall by any chance which scenario and exit/entrypoint it was? Feel free to send to headingsatc@icloud.com and I’ll take a look. Planning on reworking to add separate entry/exit points as well to eliminate this of happening all together. Greets, N. ### 5/5 — ILS not working *2025-12-28, version 1.3.12* ‘Cleared Direct’ function has stopped changing the direction of the aircraft to the start of the runway approach. ### 5/5 — Is it for real? *2025-12-18, version 1.3.12* . I’ve tried many other programs for aircraft control, but this is absolutely the best it gives you everything you could want in a control atmosphere. It’s almost like you’re sitting in an ATC office controlling aircraft into an airport. It starts off with training and then you progress very realistic and extremely addictive. I’ve sat here until like 3 o’clock in the morning playing with this and I’ve been doing it now for a few weeks and it is wonderful. Can’t wait for the next revision so if you’re looking for a good realistic, ATC program look no further this one is definitely it. ### 5/5 — Brilliant ✈️ *2025-12-08, version 1.3.12* 40 years ATPL of which 33 flying heavies out of LHR and LGW I’ve always admired the London ATC controllers. It’s not an easy job is it! Thank you to all of them and the other ATCOs around the world, but perhaps not the Australian ones 😂 ### 5/5 — Best out there *2025-08-04* To my knowledge the most realistic Atc game out there in the App Store. Simple, straightforward and challenging if you want it to be! Works extremely well. If you’re into ATC this game is well worth the one time purchase. Hoping for possible pilot voices in the future and maybe some paperwork/tutorials on official arrival and departure procedures? Thank you for a great game 🫡 **Developer response:** Hi Pepijn, Super nice to hear thank you for the review! Voices/speech recognition is on my planned features list for sure! Perhaps also a website or youtube channel to have more elaborate information and tutorials. Thanks for playing! Greetings, N. ### 4/5 — Good but could improve *2025-07-30, version 1.3.10* Good, but could be improved with more airports, runway change assignments, voice vectoring/recognition and approach gates ### 5/5 — Just amazing! *2025-07-18, version 1.3.10* This simulator offers simplicity along side realistic airspace’s and aircraft behaviours. This has been crafted with passion. The only criticism is an idea, if there was a setting to change tag size, it would be really helpful. ### 5/5 — Great ATC *2025-06-21, version 1.3.10* This is one of the best ATC games out there. The controls are quick to learn. It would be great if you had default approaches you could put planes on and then vector to final. Maybe have a small failure rate where the pilot misses a turn or command. The only thing I noticed is the observed speed thresholds below 10k don’t apply. These are minor callouts as the single dev delivered a great experience. ### 5/5 — WONDERFUL APP! HIGHLY RECOMMEND *2025-05-07, version 1.3.8* The developer(s) did an amazing job on this app, and I hope they continue developing it for a long time to come. This game has so much potential, and I can't wait to see what gets added next! I will say that it can be quite puzzling for some people, as it simulates the real thing, but it gets easier as time goes on! I would love for the developers to make things like tower/ground/center controller modes for more diversity, but it's truly at a great start! I recommend this app, thank you developers for making a truly realistic simulator that also works as a puzzle! ## Frequently asked questions about Headings ### What is Headings - Air Traffic Control? Headings is a realistic air traffic control (ATC) radar simulator and trainer for iPhone and iPad. It offers modes for beginners and experienced controllers, teaching ATC techniques and tools. ### What airports are included in Headings? Scenarios currently feature Dubai International, JFK (New York), Heathrow (London), Zaventem (Brussels), Schiphol (Amsterdam), Rome (Fiumicino), and New Delhi (Indira Gandhi) with actual aircraft callsigns and types. ### Does Headings offer different difficulty levels? Yes, there are 6 difficulty levels per scenario, allowing users to become accustomed to airspace and focus on specific traffic types. Extreme traffic modes simulate high-pressure situations. ### Can I compete with other players in Headings? Yes, you can compete for the top spot on the leaderboard to see if you can beat real Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs). For valid ATCOs, adding your 4-letter Unit identifier to your Game Center name will display it on leaderboards. ### Is Headings available on multiple devices? Headings is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. The current screen size of the iPhone limits some airspace possibilities, but larger airspaces are planned. ### How often is Headings updated? The app was last updated on October 26, 2025, indicating active development. Future updates like voice control and bigger, GPS-accurate airspaces are in the works and will be free for existing supporters. ### What is the price of Headings? Headings is a one-time purchase priced at $8.99. The developer states it is ad-free for life due to this initial purchase. ### Does Headings have ads? No, Headings is ad-free for life. The developer explicitly mentions this as a benefit of the one-time purchase. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.12 — 2025-10-26 Bugfix: - Fixed a crash on iPad when selecting an aircraft using the Pencil with hover effects on. Just became a dad so please standby for more frequent updates :) Next version will add a completely new game mode to test your heading skills. ### 1.3.11 — 2025-10-10 A very small update: - Fixed a bug for FEAST and Skill Exercise modes that would uncenter the simulation area. Just became a dad so please standby for more frequent updates :) Next version will add a completely new game mode to test your heading skills. ### 1.3.10 — 2025-06-04 - New zoom feature (Pinch & Pan) - Slightly adjusted E55P, A320 and B737 Indicated Air Speeds to be more realistic. - Fixed achievements for scenario 100% completion not always saving correctly (thx to Mr. E. Staunovo for reporting) - Fixed iPhone 8+ not displaying West point correctly - General small bug fixes ### 1.3.9 — 2025-05-29 - Small update introducing v1 of the much requested zoom-in and pan functionality. (Took me way longer than expected to get it to function as I wanted it to) Pinch to zoom and then pan around the map. Quickly reset to default by zooming out fully or use the new bottom-left button. Can be disabled fully in settings. This will open up new airspace functionalities soon. ### 1.3.8 — 2025-02-21 New: Prohibited Area in scenarios. The first to apply this will be VIDP. New scenarios added: - VIDP (New Delhi Indira Gandhi Int'l). Thanks to Mr. B. 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