# VatMap

> Real-time VATSIM network map and flight tracking for simulation pilots and controllers. (iPhone/iPad app by wkberg.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatmap/id641159906 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [wkberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/446191922)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.00/5 from 22 App Store ratings · 127 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 9.0 · 28 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2013-05-08
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- Monetization: ad-supported
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatmap/id641159906/reviews.md

## What is VatMap?

VatMap provides an online view of the VATSIM® Network on you iPhone or iPad! Now even use VatMap as your Electronic Flight Bag for charts!

The missing feature. Now plan, see, watch and track VATSIM® flights with your own smartphone or tablet!

VatMap is based on the build in map of your iDevice. It plots the online pilots and controllers on your map right in the palm of your hand!

A few of our features:
 - Shows all ATC
 - ATC Sectors
 - in-App Charts
 - It displays all planes flying online
 - Quick and easy access to flight-info
 - It shows your friends.
 - Add, delete your friends.
 - Updates data every minute.
 - Check if ATC is booked
 - Check Departures and Arrivals
 - Find a controller online
 - Set your own preferred settings
 - Show yourself vs ATC or Pilots
 - Show routes of Pilots
and many more features are available!

Working on:
 - Airports
 - More Sectors for Approach and TWR positions
 - Adding more Charts to our database
 - and more...!

Add your friends, fly together and enjoy!

## Key features

- Real-time pilot and controller display
- In-app charts for Electronic Flight Bag
- Flight planning and tracking
- Friend list management
- One-minute data updates
- Departure and arrival information

## What do users think of VatMap?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Excellent VATSIM tracking
- 📊 Detailed map with ATC coverage
- 🗺️ Integrated airport charts
- 👥 Ability to track friends
- 🔍 Comprehensive flight information

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or stability issues
- 🔄 Inconsistent data refresh
- 📊 Limited chart coverage for some regions
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Metar request feature not working
- Crashes when trying to open weather tab
- Sector boundaries not showing for some ATC centers

**Most requested features**

- Improved visualization of ATC sectors and coverage areas
- Option to disable dark mode when device is in light mode
- Integration of audio communication between ATC and pilots
- Ability to sort pilot and ATC lists by various criteria

## Recent user reviews (10 of 127)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatmap/id641159906/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Metar request

*2024-02-23, version 4.0.7*

Been rocking with this app for 3-4 years. For me it’s the best app you could use to see whats going on and who’s connected to vatsim. Recently the metar request has been down, hasn’t been working. If the developer could get the metar request working again then this would by far be one the best apps to track what’s going on vatsim.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2021-12-26, version 4.0.7*

A truly excellent and superbly thought out app, the only app that not only tracks users on Vatsim, it also allows for the use of approach plates, SID’s and STAR’s. Airport taxiways are also included, what’s incredible is that it also free! An app of this quality and functionality could easily change for it. Thanks for putting this together.

### 4/5 — Great App! Just Needs One Thing….

*2021-11-01, version 4.0.7*

Very good app for checking what’s happening on the Vatsim servers! 
The only thing this app needs for it to be perfect would be to have a way to better visualize what towers cover what. 
I feel like it used to have this feature where the little circle with the controllers name/frequency was right on top of the airport that’s being controlled. 
Currently it shows that same circle and frequencies on the border of the ARTCC sector which is confusing when I want to fly at a certain field and be sure that I have ATC 
Yes, it says “KATL TWR” but I’d also like to see it over the actual airfield and not on the border of Tennessee/Georgia. 

TL/DR: It’s a great app, just needs a better way to visualize where towers are.

### 4/5 — The best of the bunch

*2021-08-07, version 4.0.7*

Seems to be crashing a lot lately -still, indispensable

### 3/5 — Good, but could be even better

*2021-05-10, version 4.0.6*

It’s basically good as far as it goes, but it could be better. When there are multiple positions online (eg APP, TWR and GND), they all seem to have the same click spot, there’s no way to choose which one to see the details of. When the map’s busy, ATC positions don’t stand out well against a busy map with lots of planes.

### 3/5 — No longer seems to work

*2021-04-15, version 4.0.2*

Used it, happily, for several years despite being a little glitchy. It was recently updated to address changes in the VATSIM data feed. However, even though the specs say iOS 9 or greater; it's not working with my iOS 10.6.3. It's an old iPad so this is down to me, not the app but the specs should be updated. When I upgrade my iPad, I will get the latest version of the app.

### 5/5 — The best map out there

*2021-04-13, version 4.0.4*

For me the best app for vatsim out there the colours make it easy to look who’s online

### 5/5 — Very Powerful, some stuff needs to be fixed

*2020-12-27, version 4.0.2*

Overall, this app has so many awesome features that make it the go to for VATSIM on mobile. I like having charts available, and the ability to see where your friends are. If the things below are solved or added, I’d be willing to pay $0.99-$1.99 for the app.

A few things that need improvement:

- General performance bugs (sometimes the map doesn't show active planes and ATC on startup)
- Nicer graphics and UI
- More airports for charts
- It would be awesome if you could tune into different frequencies without connecting to the network

### 5/5 — Charts!!

*2020-09-19, version 4.0.2*

Not only does this ap have a easy to use map of what’s going on in vatsim and where act is, you get all the charts one could need for popular airports! Game changer.

### 4/5 — Nice App

*2020-05-04, version 4.0.2*

This is a good app, but one improvement would make it even better. On startup there will be no data displayed until the refresh time is up. Either you have to manually refresh or wait at least the minimum refresh setting of 45 seconds. Why not load right away?
It would also be nice to see a highlight around airports that have tower or ground online? Thanks!

## Frequently asked questions about VatMap

### What does VatMap do?

VatMap provides a real-time online view of the VATSIM network on your iPhone or iPad. It displays online pilots and controllers on a map, allowing you to plan, watch, and track flights. It can also function as an Electronic Flight Bag for charts.

### What are the key features of VatMap?

Key features include displaying all ATC and planes flying online, ATC sectors, in-app charts, quick access to flight information, friend list management, one-minute data updates, checking ATC availability, and viewing departures and arrivals.

### Is VatMap free to use?

The application is free to use, but it does display advertisements. There are no in-app purchases mentioned.

### What devices is VatMap compatible with?

VatMap is designed for use on iPhones and iPads, leveraging the built-in map functionality of these devices.

### How can VatMap be used for flight simulation?

VatMap enhances flight simulation by providing a live overview of the VATSIM network. You can see where other pilots and controllers are, check ATC bookings, and even use in-app charts as part of your Electronic Flight Bag for planning and navigation.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0.7 — 2021-05-11

Fix for some 3 letter sector names

### 4.0.6 — 2021-05-08

Friends page app crash resolved.

Sector TEH updated.

### 4.0.5 — 2021-04-21

VatSim new data feed improvements

ATIS bug resolved.

### 4.0.4 — 2021-04-13

Fixed data feed from VATSIM.

Added privacy request for advertisements.

### 4.0.2 — 2019-11-13

Fixed a bug on the Weather page and other pages that would case a crash.

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## More apps by wkberg

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All apps by wkberg: https://appshunter.io/developer/446191922

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