Readback

Readback

Never again miss a clearance

8 ratings
14 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • January 21, 2013
  • September 4, 2025

Features

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About

Streamline your air traffic control note-taking with this utility. Quickly record clearances and updates, eliminating the need for a physical scratchpad. Maintain a comprehensive log of all your flight information for better organization.

Quickly capture ATC clearances
Record ATIS updates
Digital log of all clearances
Printable flight log
Add flight number to log
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What's New in Readback

6.3.1

September 4, 2025

We’ve addressed bugs and improved performance for a smoother experience. Thank you for your feedback—it helps us make the app better!

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In-App Purchases

$0.99

Clearance Keypad

A keypad carefully designed to copy ATC Clearances. Key sorting follows standard Clearance format making it very useful.

User reviews

Freezes

Freezes up every time I use it.

Bugged.

If by any chance you look at the info , keyboards don’t work anymore…

Freezes

Nice concept and would love to use it. However the App froze many times especially after switching to the info/help screens. Only option was to close the app and relaunch it and in the process lose any saved clearances. In its current condition, I would not rely on this app for actual use while flying.
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Did not work at all .

I write in the scratch pad and was only to see a few characters or instructions, it got frozen 30 secs after putting some clearance it’s not for professional pilot .

Needs development

App kept crashing but a delete and reload fixed the problem.

Quite like this and its helpful on the A340 where I can prop my iPad on the table and make notes. It needs a few changes to suit commercial flying.

Black is good for night flying but it needs a white with black type for day ops.
Two most common ATC requirements are missing... a speed (Kts) key and a heading (Deg) key.

The standard keypad is a good layout with numbers on one side and text on the other - like a MCDU but some common keys are missing and only available on the other keyboard. It need to have all the basic keys on this keyboard.

It would be really useful to be able to put in the flight callsign at the top somewhere.

Text of previous lines is a bit too small.
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FAQ

What is Readback used for?

Readback is a utility designed to help pilots quickly capture Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances and updates digitally, replacing the need for a physical scratchpad. It allows for easy logging and organization of all flight-related clearances.

Does Readback have ads?

No, Readback does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available.

What devices does Readback support?

Readback is currently supported on iPads. It is designed to provide a clear and organized interface for note-taking on a tablet screen.

How often is Readback updated?

The latest version of Readback is 6.3.1, and it was last updated on September 4, 2025. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements.

What is the age rating for Readback?

Readback has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. This rating suggests it contains no mature content.

Can I print my logs from Readback?

Yes, Readback allows you to print your log of clearances. You can also add your flight number to create a more complete flight record.

What is the user sentiment for Readback based on ratings?

Readback has a rating of 2.3 stars from 8 ratings. This suggests that while the app offers useful functionality, there may be areas for improvement based on user feedback.

What are the in-app purchases in Readback?

While the specific details of in-app purchases are not provided, they are available within Readback. These may offer additional features or enhancements beyond the core functionality.