# Hello Tower vs Vectrr

The clearest difference is price: Vectrr at Free against Hello Tower's $2.99. Vectrr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 9 days). Hello Tower's advantage is ratings volume (65 vs 2). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Vectrr is free to download; Hello Tower costs $2.99 up front. Hello Tower sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Vectrr sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Hello Tower against 4.5 for Vectrr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hello Tower has 65 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Hello Tower's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vectrr's.

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, Vectrr every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hello Tower | Vectrr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hello-tower/id1572719445/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectrr/id6777754314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 412 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sascha Trachsel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1572719447) | [NEware AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514549411) |

## 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


### Vectrr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vectrr/id6777754314)

Experience the role of an air traffic controller at a busy international airport. Guide aircraft safely by issuing commands for headings, altitudes, and speeds, ensuring proper separation and landing procedures. Enjoy a realistic simulation with authentic rules and data, playable offline.

**Highlights:** Realistic TRACON radar scope simulation, Authentic separation standards, METAR-driven weather simulation, Five difficulty levels, Full data tags for aircraft, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vectrr Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hello Tower free?

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

### Is Vectrr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hello Tower or Vectrr?

Vectrr is rated higher. Hello Tower averages 4.4 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Vectrr averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Hello Tower or Vectrr have ads?

Neither Hello Tower nor Vectrr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hello Tower or Vectrr?

Hello Tower ships an update every 9 days, and Vectrr every 3 days. Most recently, Hello Tower was updated on October 17, 2026 and Vectrr on October 12, 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.*