Comparison

Advanced Vectoring vs ATC Radar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Advanced Vectoring

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Realistic air traffic control simulation
  • Manage aircraft departures and arrivals
  • Assign altitudes, speeds, and routes
  • Real-world weather overlay
  • Visual approach assignments
Features
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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 โ€ข Sequence arrivals onto visual and instrument approaches โ€ข Issue headings, altitudes, speeds, and direct-to clearances in real time โ€ข Release departures and hand them off to Center โ€ข Accept handoffs as traffic enters your airspace โ€ข Keep 3 miles and 1,000 feet โ€” a loss of separation is a "deal" โ€ข Earn your controller rating across clean shifts, from Trainee to Area Manager Free โ€ข Full gameplay at Kansas City Approach โ€ข Unlimited 5-minute shifts โ€ข Optional: watch a short ad to extend a shift ATC Radar Pro โ€ข New York TRACON (N90) โ€” JFK, LGA, EWR, TEB and more โ€ข Choose your shift length โ€” 3 to 30 minutes โ€ข Instant shift extends, no ads โ€ข Every new airspace we add The most realistic ATC approach sim on iPhone and iPad. Take the scope.

Screenshots

Advanced Vectoring4 screens
ATC Radar4 screens

Verdict

The call

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.

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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
Advanced Vectoring versus ATC Radar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced VectoringATC Radar
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”0.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsMonthly โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
Monetizationโ€”Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better14.3
Further details โ€” not scored
Size337 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRigilBryan Heitman

In-app purchases

None

Advanced Vectoring

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ATC Radar

Subscriptions1
  • ATC Radar$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Advanced Vectoring free?
Advanced Vectoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATC Radar free?
ATC Radar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Advanced Vectoring or ATC Radar have ads?
Neither Advanced Vectoring nor ATC Radar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Advanced Vectoring or ATC Radar?
Advanced Vectoring ships an update every 10 months, and ATC Radar monthly. Most recently, Advanced Vectoring was updated on September 24, 2026 and ATC Radar on September 23, 2026.

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