# Hello Tower — ATC apron and tower control > Airport ground and tower control simulation game with multiple airports. (iPhone/iPad app by Sascha Trachsel.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) - Category: Games, Simulation, Strategy - Price: $2.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 65 App Store ratings · 123 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 412 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2021-09-11 - Data updated: 2026-09-06 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews.md ## What is Hello Tower? Airport ground maneuvering simulation of more than 40 different airports including  London Heathrow LHR, Philadelphia PHL, Miami Intl. MIA, Singapore, New York JFK, Las Vegas LAS, São Paulo GRU, Montreal YUL, Boston BOS, and many more.  Different versions of airports included: - Play the simplified version, where the airport is scaled down to an easy playable experience. - Play the real thing. Here the whole airport is in real size displayed, where all your skills are required. Features - Give pushback, taxi, holding and take-off clearances.  - Handle emergencies and try to release all flights on time in order to release the next level. From an easy single-runway operation at the beginning to demanding hub airports with multiple active runways where all your skills are required. ## Key features - Airport ground maneuvering simulation - Over 40 different airports - Simplified and real-size airport versions - Pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances - Emergency handling - Level-based progression ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $2.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Hello Tower Test | $0.99 | one-time | | Airport Pack | $1.99 | one-time | | Airport Pack | $0.99 | one-time | | Sandbox test | $0.99 | one-time | | Sandbox test | $0.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Hello Tower? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 👍 Realistic simulation - 👍 Challenging gameplay - 👍 Good graphics - 👍 No ads - 👍 Addictive and fun - 👍 Detailed airports - 👍 Good value for money - 👍 Works offline - 👍 Frequent updates **Cons** - 🐛 Bugs and glitches - 🐛 Unintuitive UI - 🐛 Steep learning curve - 🐛 Frequent game over on small mistakes - 🐛 Lack of tutorial - 🐛 Unrealistic scoring (penalties for early departures) - 🐛 Poorly designed UI for iPhone - 🐛 Aircraft speed too high - 🐛 Graphics could be improved - 🐛 Game freezes/crashes **Commonly reported bugs** - Flight freezing on runway holding and turns - Aircraft getting stuck and blocking routes - 30-second departure timer disappearing - Aircraft crashing with held aircraft on taxiway - Levels not unlocking - Game freezes/crashes, especially at Heathrow - Separation logic errors - Aircraft not selectable - Game hangs/freezes after updates - New UI is confusing and unreadable - Sounds missing after update - Focus on aircraft and readability worsened - Aircraft symbols obscured by labels - Tapping messages only selects aircraft once - Parking spots shown as available when occupied - Planes crossing paths and getting stuck - Aircraft becoming 'ghosts' blocking routes - Runway timer resets to zero before 30 seconds - Departure separation timer sometimes fails to appear - Recent updates have made the game fiddly and difficult - UI is worse after recent updates - Levels changed after recent updates - Game becomes unplayable after updates - Aircraft roll with extreme speed - UI for iPhones is terrible - Previous version was better - Custom game mode is buggy - Some airport orientations are off - Ground radars not oriented to true north - Cannot make aircraft move - Cannot park landed aircraft - Game ends with blocked runway when it's not - Impossible timings leading to penalties - Aircraft launching in both directions on the same runway simultaneously - Departure slot timer bug - Aircraft on final approach not being able to be directed away - Aircraft on runway preventing others from crossing **Most requested features** - Add more airports (US, European, Asian, Indian cities) - Add an endless/sandbox mode - Add AI voice recognition and ATC dialogues - Implement a tutorial or walk-through - Add a 'continue game' or save progress option - Add more realistic separation rules and traffic patterns - Improve UI and controls (smaller buttons, better organization) - Add option to designate departure/arrival runways - Add rejected takeoffs, emergency vehicles, emergency inbounds - Add ability to call a go-around - Allow custom stop points - Add more sounds for aircraft - Add a smaller tutorial airport - Add day/night environment switching - Add towing/pushback option for stuck aircraft - Add Chinese language support - Add more content/levels, possibly a sequel - Improve graphics and aircraft dynamics - Add music and better menu - Add indication when flights actually depart - Add beacon lights to taxiway hotspots - Add more realistic taxi speeds and turnaround times - Add runway vacation instructions ## Recent user reviews (10 of 123) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Best ATC game out there - need more updates! *2026-07-12, version 3.04.091* Super fun and challenging game. If you’re an avgeek and on the fence with this. Just buy it. You’ll have hours of fun. Best player on an iPad. As I said though. This game could be bigger. Just some more airports. Maybe themed packed eg British airports or EU airports. Or some like Spanish summers where the flights are a lot busier. The infrastructure is there. Just need more airports! Not to say there isn’t many. There are quite a few already ### 4/5 — Better than expected *2026-06-17* Finally found a no nonsense and indulging Ramp simulation game. Was a little sceptical getting into it, but was pleasantly surprised from the very 1st level onwards. It is pretty technical and so be patient and you will get much better with time. Highly recommended! ### 5/5 — Great game! *2026-05-04, version 3.04.091* Great game, would pay for this to support it, if it developed more. No Ads! ### 4/5 — Very good but could be made bigger *2026-04-08, version 3.04.071* This game is one of the best ATC games on the app store due to its realism. Very good realism, airports and airlines. I would recommend making some of the big simplified airports into big real size airports and maybe some new real size airpots into a new pack. Just needs some more variety in the real size airports. As in (new bigger airports but real size) into maybe a pack 4 but still Definitely the best atc game on the app store. ### 5/5 — One of the best ATC airport ops sim *2026-03-05, version 3.04.091* This is a good simulation/game of being a combined tower and ground controller. The graphics are really good and the aircraft are real and accurate. Departure slot times with wake turbulence separation is realistic to real world. Relocating aircraft is also a part of life aside from takeoffs and landings. I like the slot times changing. Graphics are superb. Here are my 2cents to fix some stuff. The UI tools are too large and should be reorganized. Too often you are moving/zooming in and out of the map (especially large airports) to manage your traffic. The UI text should be reduced like the aircraft text can. Radar/airports should be oriented to true north. This is nitpicky but makes a really good app go to great. I’d love to see (buy) more airports and maybe see things like rejected takeoffs, emergency vehicles and emergency inbounds. How about ability to call a go around that penalizes you if you have a plane on the runway. Stuff like that. Really love this sim. 787 pilot ### 5/5 — Love the tension *2026-03-03, version 3.04.091* Honestly this is one of the best ground games out there. Would love to see this designer try approach and departure next, which admittedly is a different beast. Been playing for I want to say over a year, and what I like is the refined stop controls and the pathing. 2026 Update: Still a great game. There have been some refinements that I’ve liked. Would love to see a follow on game that covers approaches and towers. For this game, a way to get out of impossible situations would be nice, such as when a moving craft is stopped by a parked craft. The game doesn’t end, but no way to continue. I would also like to be able to program custom stop points similar to PLUTO, SATURN, etc that exist on the LHR airport. ### 3/5 — Pointage *2026-03-01, version 3.04.091* Le système de points est beaucoup trop strict même en respectant les horaires je n’arrive pas à finir un niveau il y a souvent des retards à cause des arrivées ### 5/5 — Love the tension *2026-02-12* Honestly this is one of the best ground games out there. Would love to see this designer try approach and departure next, which admittedly is a different beast. Been playing for I want to say over a year, and what I like is the refined stop controls and the pathing. ### 5/5 — Vraiment génial comme jeu *2026-01-18* Bonjour, je trouve ce jeu vraiment génial, j’ai fini tous les niveaux et je peux donc dire que je me suis régalé. Cependant, ce serais vraiment bien d’ajouter un mode de sauvegarde pour garder notre progression, surtout quand on fait le mode « hard » et que c’est beaucoup plus long pour finir le niveau et que nous n’avons pas assez de temps pour le terminer. Il serait vraiment bien également d’ajouter un moyen de savoir dans quel niveau de difficulté nous avons fini un niveau. J’attends avec impatience les prochains niveaux. ### 4/5 — Very good but could be made bigger *2026-01-11, version 3.04.071* This game is one of the best ATC games on the app store due to its realism. Very good realism, airports and airlines. I would recommend making some of the big simplified into big real size airports and maybe some new real size airpots into pack 4 like london gatwick, madrid, paris challe de gaulle or delhi. Definitely best atc game on the app store. ## Frequently asked questions about Hello Tower ### What is Hello Tower? Hello Tower is a mobile application that simulates airport ground and tower control. It allows users to manage aircraft movements, issue clearances, and handle various operational scenarios across numerous real-world airports. ### What are the key features of Hello Tower? Key features include airport ground maneuvering simulation, support for over 40 different airports, simplified and real-size airport versions, the ability to give pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances, and emergency handling to progress through levels. ### Is Hello Tower free to download? Yes, the application is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases, which may enhance the user experience or unlock additional content. ### What kind of airports are available in Hello Tower? The app features a wide variety of airports, including major international hubs like London Heathrow (LHR), Philadelphia (PHL), Miami Intl. (MIA), and Singapore, among many others. Users can experience both simplified and full-scale versions of these airports. ### Who is the target audience for this app? This app is designed for individuals who enjoy simulation games, particularly those with an interest in aviation, air traffic control, and airport management. It appeals to players looking for a challenging and realistic operational experience. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.04.091 — 2025-12-22 - minor improvements ### 3.04.088 — 2025-12-02 - Airports added ### 3.04.078 — 2025-11-25 - bug fix ### 3.04.071 — 2025-04-17 - bug fix HND airport ### 3.04.070 — 2025-04-14 - New airports added ## Apps similar to Hello Tower | 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 (14,468) | Free | Games | | [Airport-Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-control/id1291766350) | 4.7 (415) | Free | Games | | [Unmatched Air Traffic Control](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unmatched-air-traffic-control/id1010849769) | 4.4 (546) | Free | Games | | [Airport Madness Challenge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-madness-challenge/id393575110) | 3.0 (54) | $0.99 | Games | | [Airport Madness Mobile](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-madness-mobile/id365735712) | 4.4 (51) | $4.99 | Games | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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