Comparison

Advanced Vectoring vs Headings

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

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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

Headings

Experience realistic air traffic control simulation with various difficulty levels and real-world airport scenarios. Learn ATC techniques, hone skills, and compete on leaderboards. Includes training modes for aspiring and current air traffic controllers.

Highlights
  • Realistic ATC radar simulation
  • Multiple difficulty levels
  • Real-world airport scenarios
  • Eurocontrol FEAST-II training mode
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Custom runway training
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Headings is the most realistic Air Trafic Control (ATC) radar simulator and trainer for iPhone and iPad you will find. From complete newbie to seasoned ATCO, there is a mode for you. Learn about ATC techniques and tools such as vectoring, speed control, QDMs, aircraft performance and more. Also includes a Eurocontrol FEAST-II part 2 training mode so you can train estimating headings just by sight while also constantly shifting focus to different aircraft. (what we call scanning and is an essential skill for these kinds of tests) Acquire and hone new skills, then compete for the top spot on the leaderboard to see if you can beat real Air Traffic Control Officers (ATCOs). Scenarios currently include Dubai International, JFK (New York), Heathrow (London), Zaventem (Brussels), Schiphol (Amsterdam), Rome (Fiumicino) and New Delhi (Indira Gandhi) featuring actual aircraft callsigns and types from those locations. Or choose your custom runway direction you'd like to train on. 6 difficulty levels per scenario allow you to really become accustomed to the airspace and also focus training on a certain type of traffic. Extreme traffic modes make you experience the true at the top of focus/edge of drowning feeling just like real traffic does. For valid ATCOs, please add your 4-letter Unit identifier in your gamecenter name to show up in the leaderboards with your unit. This is version one of a one-man project. Love the job so much that I decided to make my own training/refreshing/game tool to enjoy during off days :-) Ad-free for life hence the initial one-time purchase. If you have any questions, suggestions, comments or requests for new airports/airspaces please send me an email at headingsatc@icloud.com. Screen size of the iPhone currently limits some airspace possiblities. In the works: Voice control, New headings game mode, bigger airspace which is GPS accurate SID/STARs, etc. Of course that will be free for those who support this version. Thank you and regards, N.

Screenshots

Advanced Vectoring4 screens
Headings4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Advanced Vectoring at Free against Headings's $8.99. Advanced Vectoring also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.6). Headings's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Advanced Vectoring is free to download; Headings costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Headings holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Headings has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Advanced Vectoring ships an update every 10 months, Headings every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Advanced Vectoring versus Headings: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAdvanced VectoringHeadings
PriceFree — better$8.99
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—95.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size337 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRigilnick bols

In-app purchases

None

Advanced Vectoring

No in-app purchases

None

Headings

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Advanced Vectoring free?
Advanced Vectoring is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Headings free?
Headings costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Advanced Vectoring or Headings?
Headings is rated higher. Advanced Vectoring averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Headings averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Advanced Vectoring or Headings have ads?
Neither Advanced Vectoring nor Headings shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Advanced Vectoring or Headings?
Advanced Vectoring ships an update every 10 months, and Headings every 3 weeks. Most recently, Advanced Vectoring was updated on October 24, 2026 and Headings on October 24, 2026.

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