# Hello Tower vs Airport Manager

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hello Tower at 71% against Airport Manager's 0%. Hello Tower also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). Airport Manager's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Airport Manager is free to download; Hello Tower costs $2.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Airport Manager sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hello Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Tower has 66 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Hello Tower's written reviews are positive against 0% of Airport Manager's.

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, Airport Manager monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Tower | Airport Manager |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews)** | [2.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-manageratc-commander/id6469615183/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **70.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 412 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) | [Rajani Priya Sanaka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610507013) |

## What reviewers say

### Hello Tower

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445)

Experience realistic airport ground control with this simulation app. Manage aircraft movements, issue clearances, and handle emergencies across over 40 diverse airports. Progress from simple single-runway operations to complex hub airports.

**Highlights:** Airport ground maneuvering simulation, Over 40 different airports, Simplified and real-size airport versions, Pushback, taxi, and take-off clearances, Emergency handling, Level-based progression

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hello Tower Test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sandbox test | $0.99 | one-time |
| Airport Pack | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Realistic simulation
- 👍 Challenging gameplay
- 👍 Good graphics
- 👍 No ads
- 👍 Addictive and fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI
- 🐛 Steep learning curve
- 🐛 Frequent game over on small mistakes
- 🐛 Lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Flight freezing on runway holding and turns
- Aircraft getting stuck and blocking routes
- 30-second departure timer disappearing
- Aircraft crashing with held aircraft on taxiway
- Levels not unlocking

**Requested features**

- Add more airports (US, European, Asian, Indian cities)
- Add an endless/sandbox mode
- Add AI voice recognition and ATC dialogues
- Implement a tutorial or walk-through
- Add a 'continue game' or save progress option


### Airport Manager

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/airport-manageratc-commander/id6469615183)

Manage a bustling international airport, from handling incoming flights and passenger deboarding to refueling and expansion. Grow a small regional airport into a world-class aviation hub by efficiently allocating resources and managing finances.

**Highlights:** Unlock parking slots for flights, Coordinate flight landings, Manage passenger deboarding and luggage, Oversee aircraft cleaning and refueling, Facilitate passenger boarding, Expand airport facilities, Manage airport budget and resources

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| 400 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Tower free?

Hello Tower costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Airport Manager free?

Airport Manager is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Tower or Airport Manager?

Hello Tower is rated higher. Hello Tower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while Airport Manager averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Hello Tower or Airport Manager have ads?

Airport Manager shows ads; Hello Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Tower or Airport Manager?

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, and Airport Manager monthly. Most recently, Hello Tower was updated on November 3, 2026 and Airport Manager on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*