# Hello Tower vs ATC Simulator

The clearest difference is price: ATC Simulator at Free against Hello Tower's $2.99. ATC Simulator also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). Hello Tower's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ATC Simulator is free to download; Hello Tower costs $2.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and ATC Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hello Tower holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Tower has 66 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Hello Tower's written reviews are positive against 75% of ATC Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, ATC Simulator every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Tower | ATC Simulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-simulator-seeyuh/id6759210610/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **66** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 412 MB | 253 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## 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


### ATC Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-simulator-seeyuh/id6759210610)

Practice air traffic control communication using your voice. Master phonetic alphabet and traffic advisories with realistic radar displays and on-device speech recognition. Track progress and build confidence for aviation academies.

**Highlights:** Voice recognition for ATC communication, Realistic radar display, NATO phonetic alphabet training, Traffic advisory practice, On-device speech processing, Progress tracking and achievements

**Features:** SharePlay

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $89.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Tower free?

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

### Is ATC Simulator free?

ATC Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Hello Tower or ATC Simulator?

Hello Tower is rated higher. Hello Tower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while ATC Simulator averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Hello Tower or ATC Simulator have ads?

ATC Simulator shows ads; Hello Tower does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Tower or ATC Simulator?

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, and ATC Simulator every 2 days. Most recently, Hello Tower was updated on October 30, 2026 and ATC Simulator on October 25, 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.*