Volanta vs Air Traffic Control Toolkit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Volanta
This companion app enhances your flight simulation experience by integrating data from various simulators. View flight details, track statistics, manage screenshots, and explore real-time flights from multiple networks.
- Integrates flight data from major simulators
- View detailed flight information
- Track flight statistics and altitude charts
- Manage screenshots and add notes
- Explore real-time flights on VATSIM, IVAO, FSCloud, PilotEdge
- See planned routes and 3D flight paths
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Volanta is an easy to use smart flight tracker that integrates all your flight data across all major sims including MSFS, Prepar3D, X-Plane and many more into one neat application. Our brand new companion app allows you to: - View details of your own flight such as callsign, aircraft, departure and arrival airports and weather - See statistics such as remaining time and distance and a chart of your altitude - Marvel at your screenshots and add notes - Explore the current flights on Volanta, VATSIM, IVAO, FSCloud and PilotEdge - See planned routes and 3D flight paths This app does not track a flight on its own, you need the desktop version of Volanta running.
Air Traffic Control Toolkit
This app provides FAA controllers and NATCA members with a comprehensive reference for air traffic control regulations and contracts. It offers powerful search, bookmarking, and organizational tools, with advanced features like scheduling, credit tracking, and AI-powered Q&A available through purchase.
- Access FAA Order 7110.65
- Access NATCA Slate Contract
- Powerful search with OR logic
- Highlighting and synced bookmarks
- Customizable tab bar
- AI-powered Q&A for regulations
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Stay on top of your Air Traffic Control duties with ATC Toolkit, the ultimate reference app for FAA controllers and NATCA members. Core Features: - Access the full NATCA Slate Contract and comprehensive FAA Order 7110.65 - Powerful search with OR logic, paragraph-level indexing, and highlighted matches - Highlight important sections and sync bookmarks across all your devices via iCloud - Customizable tab bar to organize your workflow - Native Mac support with right-click context menus Pro Features (purchase required): - WMT Assistant: View synced shifts, RDOs, and schedule summary. Export directly to iOS Calendar - Credit Tracker: Track credit hours earned and used throughout each pay period - ATC Staffing Data: Browse facilities on an interactive map with filters by region, level, and type - AI-Powered Chat: Ask questions about the 7110.65 or Slate Contract with context-aware answers, voice dictation, and tappable references Enhance your productivity and efficiency with ATC Toolkit. Download now and take control of your ATC resources! Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Air Traffic Control Toolkit at 4.3 against Volanta's 1.6. Air Traffic Control Toolkit also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 months). Volanta's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (100 vs 3). On price, 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. Air Traffic Control Toolkit sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Volanta asks for nothing beyond the download.
Air Traffic Control Toolkit holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Volanta has 100 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Volanta ships an update every 5 months, Air Traffic Control Toolkit every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Volanta | Air Traffic Control Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.6 (100 ratings) | 4.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 100 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 309 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Orbx Simulation Systems Pty Ltd | Bagging Groceries |
Customer experience
Volanta
Air Traffic Control Toolkit
Bugs and requests
Volanta
Reported bugs
12 issues- App stuck on completed flight
- Cannot sign out without uninstalling
- Login errors (wrong username/password)
- Extremely laggy/buggy
- Buttons do nothing when clicked
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- App crashes frequently
- Pause button not working
- Information page won't open or shows errors
- Real-time tracking only working 10% of the time
- Flight planning bugs not showing on web browser
- Active pause does not work
- Cannot pause flights correctly
Requested features
7 requests- Make the app free
- Add virtual airlines to the list
- Include friends list functionality
- Add VATSIM, friend management, schedules
- Add center button for flight view
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- Allow use of iTunes credit
- Make the app purchasable
Air Traffic Control Toolkit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Volanta
No in-app purchases
Air Traffic Control Toolkit
- Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
- Weekly No Trial$3.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
Questions
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