Comparison

Aviation Dictionary vs ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aviation Dictionary

Instantly decode aviation terms with this free offline dictionary. Access a vast encyclopedia of aviation vocabulary, search for specific terms, bookmark favorites, and even hear correct pronunciations. Perfect for anyone looking to understand aviation jargon.

Highlights
  • Extensive aviation term encyclopedia
  • Search functionality
  • Bookmark terms
  • Share terms on social media
  • Audio pronunciation guide
  • Offline access
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Aviation Dictionary - Definitions Terms Have you ever been in a conversation where people speak Aviation terms and you found it difficult to understand? Did you try to shake away your head and smiled when faced with such an awkward situation and wished to know the meaning of terms found in your career. Well, Not any more of such experiences…We bring to you one of the best online tools that will help you instantly decode any Aviation Terms. It’s absolutely free to download and you can use it without internet. There are various Aviation terms like Absolute Ceiling, accelerated stall, accessory group, Chord, Class G Airspace etc. Meanings of such terms can be easily found from our app Aviation Dictionary - Definitions Terms The features of Aviation Dictionary - Definitions Terms are: Huge encyclopedia of different Aviation terms. Search Functionality to search for any difficult term Bookmark the term along with its meaning for easy retrieval of the term later Share the term on social media networks. Audio facility provided which correctly reads out the term with proper pronunciation. We Welcome feedbacks from our users and they constantly guide us to improve our app. Please provide your valuable feedback and please give rating to the app.

About

ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator

Prepare for the Air Traffic Controller Skills Assessment (ATSA) with a comprehensive training app. It features 22 cognitive modules covering all tested skills, including dynamic radar simulation, mental rotation, and working memory tasks. Gain diagnostic insights to master the exam and advance your ATC career.

Highlights
  • 22 cognitive modules for ATSA skills
  • Dynamic radar simulation
  • 3D mental rotation training
  • Working memory tasks
  • Numerical operations and variable substitution
  • Logical reasoning exercises
  • Reading comprehension with aviation themes
  • Personality assessment
Features
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Pass the ATSA. Become an Air Traffic Controller. Master the FAA's Air Traffic Skills Assessment with the most comprehensive training app built for US ATC candidates. 22 cognitive modules. 6 cognitive domains. Built on validated psychometric research not generic brain games. If you're applying through the FAA hiring process, your career depends on the ATSA. ATC Aptitude Test trains every cognitive skill the test measures and reveals diagnostic insights no other app provides. ATSA CORE MODULES DYNAMIC RADAR → Air Traffic Scenarios Real-time radar simulation with authentic sectors, callsigns, and conflict resolution. The closest thing to actual ATSA scenarios you'll find outside the testing center. CUBE ROTATION → Visual Relationships 3D mental rotation training that mirrors the ATSA's aircraft attitude task. Identify rotated cubes against reference orientations under hard time pressure. WORKING MEMORY → Memory Variable Forward and backward digit span plus spatial Corsi tasks measure all three working memory capacities tested by the ATSA Memory Variable subtest. MENTAL MATH & VARIABLES → Numerical Operations Pure arithmetic plus variable substitution chains — exactly the format ATSA uses. Six operations across three difficulty tiers with operation-by-operation diagnostics. LOGIC & REASONING → Logical Reasoning Matrix completion, visual analogies, odd-one-out detection, and syllogistic logic. The deductive reasoning the ATSA's Logical Reasoning subtest screens for. READING COMPREHENSION → Reading Comprehension Aviation-themed passages with inference, main idea, and detail questions under time pressure. Trains the verbal processing required for Day 1 testing. PERSONALITY ASSESSMENT → Personality An 80-statement Likert inventory measuring 8 ATC-relevant traits including stress tolerance, decisiveness, and conscientiousness — with consistency and social desirability detection. SUPPORTING TRAINING SPEED · DISTANCE · TIME Operational ATC math problems. NUMBER & LETTER SERIES Inductive pattern recognition. CUBE FOLDING Mental folding for complete spatial coverage. SPATIAL ORIENTATION — Pilot-perspective taking from top-down radar view. CROSS-MODAL ATTENTION Visual and auditory concurrent processing. RADAR CONTROL Strategic airway routing under traffic load. DIVIDED ATTENTION Multi-task management with continuous tracking. EXPANDED COGNITIVE FITNESS Seven optional modules build your broader cognitive base: Monitoring (subitizing), Vigilance (sustained attention), Sorting (cognitive flexibility), Coordinate System (chart reading), Agility (reaction time), Error Detection (rapid scanning), and Verbal Reasoning. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT Per-format diagnostic insights every test breaks down by subskill, not just one percentage Authentic radar simulations real sectors, real callsigns, real conflicts. Not abstract puzzles. Research-grade signature metrics Rotation Cost Curves, Multi-Rule Accuracy, Personality Profiles, and more Scientific foundation built on Raven (1938), Kozhevnikov & Hegarty (2001), and 60+ years of psychometric research Daily 5–15 minute sessions with measurable progress curves The FAA receives thousands of ATC applications per cycle. Few candidates know what the test actually measures. Fewer train deliberately. ATC Aptitude Test puts you in the top percentile of preparation the percentile that gets through. This is an independent training tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or any official testing authority. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: https://atc.candevecioglu.com/support/ Terms of Use: https://atc.candevecioglu.com/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: https://atc.candevecioglu.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Aviation Dictionary3 screens
ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator at 100% against Aviation Dictionary's 0%. ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Aviation Dictionary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Aviation Dictionary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aviation Dictionary has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Aviation Dictionary's written reviews are positive against 100% of ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Aviation Dictionary versus ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviation DictionaryATC Aptitude Test & Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSantosh MishraCan Devecioglu

Customer experience

Aviation Dictionary

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Aviation Dictionary

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Monthly$14.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Aviation Dictionary free?
Aviation Dictionary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator free?
ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aviation Dictionary or ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator?
ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator is rated higher. Aviation Dictionary averages 3.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Aviation Dictionary or ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator have ads?
Neither Aviation Dictionary nor ATC Aptitude Test & Simulator shows ads.

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