AeroNavMap vs ATC Radar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AeroNavMap
This application provides a detailed aeronautical moving map for flight simulators, displaying live aircraft positions and various navigational data. It offers multiple map styles, chart types, and weather overlays for enhanced situational awareness. Users can also interact with simulator frequencies and live air traffic control audio.
- X-Plane live position tracking
- Detailed aeronautical maps
- Multiple map styles
- VFR and IFR charts
- Weather overlays
- Live PilotEdge traffic and ATC audio
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AeroNavMap is a moving map for X-Plane and PilotEdge. Features - X-Plane live position on the map - Display many data from X-Plane - Detailed aeronautical maps with updated nav cycles - Different map styles (dark, light, terrain, satellite, aeronautical) - FAA D-TTP Procedures - Sectional VFR charts - IFR high/low enroute charts - Weather overlays - Live PilotEdge traffic - Live PilotEdge ATC audio - Set the nav radio frequencies X-Plane by selecting them on the map - ATIS
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 — safely separated and on the ground. Start working Kansas City Approach right now, free. How it plays • Sequence arrivals onto visual and instrument approaches • Issue headings, altitudes, speeds, and direct-to clearances in real time • Release departures and hand them off to Center • Accept handoffs as traffic enters your airspace • Keep 3 miles and 1,000 feet — a loss of separation is a "deal" • Earn your controller rating across clean shifts, from Trainee to Area Manager Free • Full gameplay at Kansas City Approach • Unlimited 5-minute shifts • Optional: watch a short ad to extend a shift ATC Radar Pro • New York TRACON (N90) — JFK, LGA, EWR, TEB and more • Choose your shift length — 3 to 30 minutes • Instant shift extends, no ads • 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 review sentiment: AeroNavMap at 75% against ATC Radar's 0%. AeroNavMap also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. ATC Radar sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. AeroNavMap asks for nothing beyond the download.
AeroNavMap ships an update every 6 weeks, ATC Radar monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AeroNavMap | ATC Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (20 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 20 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.3 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jan Chaloupecky | Bryan Heitman |
Customer experience
AeroNavMap
ATC Radar
In-app purchases
AeroNavMap
No in-app purchases
ATC Radar
- ATC Radar$2.991 Month
