# VatScope — View everything on VATSIM

> VATSIM network information viewer with pilot, controller, and weather data. (iPhone/iPad app by 文俊 周.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatscope/id1303293807 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [文俊 周](https://appshunter.io/developer/1818047674)
- Category: Utilities, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.83/5 from 1,304 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 39 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2018-03-04
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatscope/id1303293807/reviews.md

## What is VatScope?

VatScope is a tool to view online information of VATSIM network.

Features:
- Provide the latest pilots, controllers and airports information on VATSIM
- Track yourself and your friends
- Airport weather and weather map
- Flight plan route display
- VATSIM events integration
- Certificate details for VATSIM members
- Dark mode support
- Fully ad-free

## Key features

- Real-time pilot and controller information
- Friend tracking
- Airport weather and weather map
- Flight plan route display
- VATSIM events integration
- VATSIM member certificate details
- Dark mode support

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extension | $4.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of VatScope?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Excellent app for Vatsim
- 🚀 Constantly updated and improved
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Packed with useful features
- 👍 Reliable and dependable
- 👍 Great for both pilots and controllers
- 👍 Seamless integration with Navigraph

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Paywall for some features
- 🔒 Removing existing features behind paywall
- 🐛 Issues with recent updates
- 🐛 Inconsistent performance on different devices

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Aircraft labels and route lines disappearing on zoom
- Search functionality for airports and callsigns removed
- App not opening on iPad after recent update
- Frequent refresh errors and data not updating
- ATIS/controller info display issues with line breaks

**Most requested features**

- Ability to filter by aircraft type
- Bring back busiest airports feature
- Option to set custom refresh rate
- Compatibility with new Mac devices
- Notifications for new ATC sectors coming online
- Display ATC sector boundaries on the map

## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vatscope/id1303293807/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Greatest vatsim app

*2026-07-04, version 3.7.3*

really good app

### 5/5 — Invite

*2025-11-19, version 3.7.3*

Would love to get invite to TestFlight app, enjoying VatScope 👌

### 5/5 — One of the BEST Vatsim Apps.

*2025-11-17, version 3.7.3*

Absolutely one of the most useful and intuitive apps I’ve ever used for Vatsim. Not to mention that the developer actually listen and respond to the ideas that you have; they have a specific feature in the app just for those of us that have ideas that can further improve the app! I gave them two ideas, both of which they responded to, one of which already existed, which the developer let me know very kindly! The other idea was also being developed on!

### 1/5 — Scummy Monetization

*2025-09-23, version 3.7.3*

Taking away features and putting them behind a paywall is a great way to make me stop using your app.

### 5/5 — The best Vatsim Tracking app

*2025-09-22, version 3.7.3*

You can sync with your navigator account and follow your friends, see your routings and the weather. This app gives me everything I ask for !

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2025-08-12, version 3.7.2*

I can’t fly without VatScope. What an amazing job the devs have done I can’t thank you enough for helping take my flights to the next level. Wow!!!

### 5/5 — Best Radar for Vatsim

*2025-08-11, version 3.7.2*

I really appreciate how VatScope is constantly being improved and actively worked on. You can tell the developers truly care about making the app better with every update. For me, it’s hands down the best radar tool for VATSIM — reliable, user-friendly, and packed with features that make online flying even more enjoyable. Highly recommended!

### 5/5 — Sehr Gut

*2025-07-18, version 3.7.2*

Man kann jeden Flug auf Vatsim sehen wie lange der Flug noch braucht und wie viel NM es noch bis zur destination sind. Man sieht auch jeden ATC was sehr cool ist

### 5/5 — Excellent App

*2025-06-10, version 3.7.2*

Highly recommended, very easy interface and provides lots of detail about the airports, excellent.

### 5/5 — Great app but one suggestion

*2024-10-25, version 3.6.5*

This is a great app especially when your out the cockpit. However maybe a feature you could add could be how many people are viewing a flight? I love this app and would suggest to anyone from beginner to pro. 

-Tommy

## Frequently asked questions about VatScope

### What does VatScope do?

VatScope is a tool designed to provide comprehensive online information for the VATSIM network. It allows users to view real-time data on pilots, controllers, and airports, as well as track their own flights and those of their friends.

### What are the key features of VatScope?

Key features include real-time pilot, controller, and airport information, the ability to track yourself and friends, airport weather data and a weather map, flight plan route display, VATSIM events integration, and VATSIM member certificate details. It also offers dark mode support and is completely ad-free.

### Is VatScope free to use?

Yes, the application is free to download and use. However, it does offer in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options might be available for purchase.

### What kind of information can I get about airports?

You can access airport weather information, including current conditions and forecasts. The app also provides a weather map to visualize weather patterns relevant to aviation.

### Can I track other users on VATSIM?

Yes, VatScope allows you to track yourself and your friends on the VATSIM network. This feature is useful for coordinating flights or simply keeping up with fellow virtual pilots and controllers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.7.3 — 2025-09-20

- Fixed an issue where airport weather failed to load due to a problem with the METAR parsing process
- Fixed a bug that could prevent flight plan routes from displaying properly

### 3.7.2 — 2025-03-12

- Historical tracks are now available for all users
- Added estimated log off time for airport controllers
- Controller booking list now includes currently active bookings
- Statistics on airport traffic page are always visible, regardless of traffic count
- Improved event description typography
- Minor bug fixes

### 3.7.1 — 2025-01-14

- Added altitude & speed graph
- Added flight operator information
- Minor bug fixes

### 3.7.0 — 2024-12-07

- Added historical tracks
- Added airport traffic statistics
- Improved layout on iPad
- Improved feedback experience, with support of attaching log to error reports
- Detects and completes broken links in controller info which start with http/https
- The map now zooms into the route when the route button is clicked for the first time for the aircraft selected
- Message of failed to update is now displayed in the capsule at the top
- Fixed an issue where RMP positions are not recognized
- Fixed blurry map when zooming in
- Minor bug fixes

### 3.6.7 — 2024-11-15

- Minor bug fixes

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