VatView

VatView

VATSIM map and information app

0 ratings
4 reviews
Free
With Ads

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 13, 2021
  • March 22, 2026

Features

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About

Track air traffic controllers and flight information on the VATSIM network. View active ATC stations, frequencies, and ATIS messages. Explore an interactive map showing pilots and controllers, or search for airport-specific flight data.

Interactive VATSIM map
Live METAR weather data
Filterable pilot and ATC lists
Airport-specific flight information
Enroute and FSS control areas
ATC bookings
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What's New in VatView

2.0.0

March 22, 2026

VatView 2.0 is a complete visual redesign — rebuilt from the ground up with an immersive, full-bleed map experience, a modern floating UI, and landscape orientation support. Immersive Map Interface - The map now fills the entire screen edge-to-edge — no more chrome or navigation bars covering the map - All UI elements float over the map as translucent pills and panels - New floating navigation island at the bottom replaces the traditional tab bar - Smooth cross-fade transitions between tabs - Light and dark themes with custom map styling for each Redesigned Detail Panels - Tapping a pilot, controller, or airport opens a translucent bottom sheet with progressive disclosure - Swipe up to reveal more detail — flight plan, route, weather, ATC info - Landscape mode shows details in a side panel instead of a bottom sheet Aircraft Icons - Aircraft markers now use type-specific SVG icons for 50+ aircraft types - Icons match aircraft category (narrow-body, wide-body, turboprop, GA, helicopter, military) - Ground aircraft (parked / taxiing slowly) are hidden at wider zoom levels to reduce clutter ATC Overlays - Real TRACON boundary polygons replace the previous 80km circles for approach controls - FIR/UIR boundaries rendered as polygons with theme-aware colors - UIR boundaries show the merged outer boundary across combined sectors - Airport markers show staffed ATC positions and traffic count badges Landscape Orientation - The app now works in landscape — rotate your device for a wider map view - Detail panel slides in from the right in landscape mode - Navigation island and filter chips reposition correctly for landscape List & Search - Tap any pilot or controller in the list to jump directly to their location on the map - Filter chips match the floating map filter style - Scheduled flights tab shows upcoming bookings and prefiles with date filtering Events & Bookings - Dedicated Events tab with full event details and route info - ATC Bookings view shows upcoming staffing schedules Settings - Theme picker (light/dark) - Version info including OTA update channel and build details Under the Hood - Updated all components - Custom design token system for consistent theming across all components

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User reviews

Easy to use app for VATSIM.

If I’m honest, a landscape view would be nice. But contrary to other reviews I have actually found this app quite useful on when flying on VATSIM. The app is well optimized and easy and intuitive to use. No annoying ads. I think this is a great app for getting info on VATSIM.

Sketchy! Charge my account without permission!

I installed this app to evaluate it. The next thing I know is that my bank account was charged $2.99 for it. Nowhere did I purchase this app. I saw the purchase screen, but I dismissed it. This app sounds very sketchy to me. How do I get my money back?

Response from developer

VatView doesn't and never have charged anyone anything. You don't expect anyone to believe that Apple allows apps to charge you without consent in the store. You are just trying to damage the app's reputation for some reason.

Needs some work

Two basic problems with this app:
1) it fails to adapt to screen orientation (c'mon, we live in 2021 now)
2) it shows wrong frequency for some controllers as 199.998 (which cannot be tuned because the aviation band range is only from 118 to 136 MHz)
Such basic faults make for an unpleasant user experience.
Can you please fix them soon?
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Response from developer

The 199.998 frequencies were filtered a while ago. This is not wrong, but it is irrelevant for pilots. Please try the latest release as it added landscape mode among many other features.

No landscape

Mapping apps…especially one’s for use in flight sims need to have landscape views. When that is added, at least 4 stars.

Response from developer

Fixed in later releases.

FAQ

What is VatView?

VatView is a mobile application designed for flight simulation enthusiasts. It provides real-time tracking of air traffic controllers (ATC) and flight information on the VATSIM network, offering an interactive map and detailed lists of connected users and stations.

Does VatView have ads?

Yes, VatView contains advertisements. This allows the app to remain free for users while providing comprehensive VATSIM network tracking features.

What flight simulators does VatView support?

VatView supports popular flight simulators including Microsoft Flight Simulator (MSFS, FSX, and FS9), Prepar3D (P3D), and X-Plane.

Can I see live weather with VatView?

Yes, VatView provides live METAR (weather) data for any airport directly within the app, helping you stay informed about current conditions.

How does VatView display ATC information?

VatView displays terminal area ATC stations and frequencies, along with ATIS messages. It also shows enroute ATC and marks controlled areas like land, oceanic, UIR, and FSS regions on its interactive map.

Is VatView available on Android?

Based on the provided data, VatView is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

How often is VatView updated?

The latest version of VatView is 2.0.0, last updated on March 22, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

What is the age rating for VatView?

VatView has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in flight simulation and air traffic control.