Advanced Vectoring vs ATC Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Advanced Vectoring
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Advanced Vectoring caters to the next generation of air traffic controllers who are comfortable and adept at using and learning on, mobile devices. Like all our aviation-focused games powered on our StrataGem platform, it allows air traffic control students to leverage mobile apps and gaming while waiting-sometimes weeks or months - to get into high-fidelity simulators during the advanced phases of their training. The game is easily implemented on individual training devices, such as iPads, can be played anytime/anywhere, and expedites the early teaching of a critical skill that must be mastered by all radar controllers. It gives air traffic controllers a strong foundation to ensure future success and has a high level of engagement that requires student focus and attention to succeed.
ATC Radar
Experience realistic air traffic control by guiding aircraft through airspace, assigning routes, altitudes, and speeds. Manage departures and arrivals, and utilize real-world weather overlays for an immersive simulation.
- Realistic air traffic control simulation
- Manage aircraft departures and arrivals
- Assign altitudes, speeds, and routes
- Real-world weather overlay
- Visual approach assignments
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Be the air traffic controller. Now free to play. ATC Radar puts you in the radar room as an approach controller. Tap traffic, issue commands, and keep the metal moving โ safely separated and on the ground. Start working Kansas City Approach right now, free. How it plays โข Sequence arrivals onto visual and instrument approaches โข Issue headings, altitudes, speeds, and direct-to clearances in real time โข Release departures and hand them off to Center โข Accept handoffs as traffic enters your airspace โข Keep 3 miles and 1,000 feet โ a loss of separation is a "deal" โข Earn your controller rating across clean shifts, from Trainee to Area Manager Free โข Full gameplay at Kansas City Approach โข Unlimited 5-minute shifts โข Optional: watch a short ad to extend a shift ATC Radar Pro โข New York TRACON (N90) โ JFK, LGA, EWR, TEB and more โข Choose your shift length โ 3 to 30 minutes โข Instant shift extends, no ads โข Every new airspace we add The most realistic ATC approach sim on iPhone and iPad. Take the scope.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Advanced Vectoring at none against ATC Radar's 1. Advanced Vectoring also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.3). ATC Radar's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 10 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. ATC Radar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Advanced Vectoring asks for nothing beyond the download.
Advanced Vectoring ships an update every 10 months, ATC Radar monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Advanced Vectoring | ATC Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | โ | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Monthly โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Monetization | โ | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 โ better | 14.3 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 337 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rigil | Bryan Heitman |
In-app purchases
Advanced Vectoring
No in-app purchases
ATC Radar
- ATC Radar$2.991 Month
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