Appviation vs Captain Speaking
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Appviation
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AppViation is available now for those aviation professionals looking to achieve their goals in communication by complying with the ICAO Language Proficiency requirements for Pilots and Air Traffic Controllers. AppViation is a concise and language skill oriented preparation for the EALTS and/or TEA exams. It has compiled a series of aviation-related exercises for you to practice your Aeronautical English in a really meaningful and realistic way, by focusing on the different areas of linguistic description assessed by ICAO (Pronunciation, structure, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension and interaction). AppViation is produced and distributed by Words Inc S.A.S., all rights reserved. For further information about Words Inc visit
Captain Speaking
Enhance your aviation English with realistic Air Traffic Control audio exercises. Features include subtitles, transcripts, and quizzes to build confidence and proficiency in pilot communication.
- ATC radio communication exercises
- Subtitles and transcripts
- Listening skill practice
- Knowledge reinforcement quizzes
- Captain's Radio feature with international ATC records
- Filtered silence and subtitles
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Improve your pilot English skills with Captain Speaking! Our app provides audio exercises with ATC radio communications, complete with annotations such as subtitles and transcripts to help you better understand the content. Practice your listening skills, memorize important information, and test your knowledge with quizzes designed to reinforce your learning. Captain's Radio is a cool feature where you can listen to ATC (Air Traffic Control) records from different countries, with filtered-out silence and subtitles. With Captain Speaking, you can achieve greater confidence and proficiency in English for aviation communication. Whether you're an aspiring pilot or a seasoned pro, our app is an essential tool for anyone looking to improve their communication skills. Download Captain Speaking today and take your aviation English to the next level! Privacy Policy: https://captainspeaking.app/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://captainspeaking.app/terms-of-use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Appviation at none against Captain Speaking's 1. Appviation also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Captain Speaking sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per month. Appviation asks for nothing beyond the download.
Appviation ships an update every 2 months, Captain Speaking monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Appviation | Captain Speaking |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | PappCorn SAS | Mykyta Karpyshyn |
In-app purchases
Appviation
No in-app purchases
Captain Speaking
- Captain Speaking Monthly Usage$5.991 Month
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