Rdio Scanner vs ATC SkyDecode
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rdio Scanner
This is the native client for an open-source project that scans and identifies audio. It offers premium features through an annual subscription, which automatically renews unless canceled.
- Native client application
- Premium features
- Annual subscription
- Automatic renewal
- Cancel anytime
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This is the native client application of the popular Rdio Scanner open source project by the same author. For more details, go to https://github.com/chuot/rdio-scanner/. --- The native Rdio Scanner client includes premium features that you can activate through an annual subscription. A subscription will renew automatically unless you cancel it at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel at any time. --- Privacy policy available at https://saubeo.solutions/rdio-scanner-native/privacy-policy/ Terms and conditions available at https://saubeo.solutions/rdio-scanner-native/terms-and-conditions/
ATC SkyDecode
Learn air traffic control communications with synchronized text and audio dialogues. Track global flights in real-time on a live map, viewing aircraft details. Designed for aviation enthusiasts and learners with a focused, dark interface.
- Synchronized ATC dialogues with text
- Real-time global flight map
- Aircraft details on tap
- Clean, dark interface
- Aviation phraseology learning
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SkyDecode brings two things together for student pilots, aviation English learners, and aviation enthusiasts: a way to get familiar with ATC communications, and a real-time view of what's flying around the world. What you get ATC dialogues with synchronized text - Each ATC dialogue is paired with a synchronized text view, so you can follow along visually while you listen. - A natural way to pick up phraseology, callsign formats, and the flow of typical exchanges — without having to decode every word by ear. Real-time global flight tracking - A live flight map powered by adsb.fi, with sub-5-second refresh. - Tap any aircraft on the map to see its callsign, altitude, ground speed, heading, and squawk code. - Watch global air traffic move in real time, anywhere in the world. Built for focused use - A clean, dark, radar-inspired interface that's easy on the eyes during extended sessions. SkyDecode is an independent app and is not affiliated with any air traffic control authority or live ATC monitoring service. Terms of Service: https://www.tapwater.life/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.tapwater.life/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ATC SkyDecode at 4.5 against Rdio Scanner's 3.3. ATC SkyDecode also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Rdio Scanner's advantage is review sentiment (44% vs 23%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Rdio Scanner sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $39.99 per year and ATC SkyDecode sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ATC SkyDecode holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 84 and 263 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 44% of Rdio Scanner's written reviews are positive against 23% of ATC SkyDecode's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Rdio Scanner ships an update monthly, ATC SkyDecode every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Rdio Scanner | ATC SkyDecode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (84 ratings) | 4.5 (263 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 44.2% of reviews — better | 22.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 84 | 263 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Saubeo Solutions | Tap Water |
Customer experience
Rdio Scanner
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In-app purchases
Rdio Scanner
- Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
ATC SkyDecode
- SkyDecode Premium weekly$5.997 Days
- SkyDecode Premium weekly 3dt3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- SkyDecode Premium weekly first week7 Days trial$5.997 Days
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- SkyDecode Premium monthly$19.991 Month
- SkyDecode Premium yearly$49.991 Year
- SkyDecode Premium yearly 3dt3 Days trial$49.991 Year
- skydecode lifetime $79.99$79.99
Questions
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