Comparison

Volanta vs Air Traffic Control Toolkit

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Volanta4 screens
Air Traffic Control Toolkit4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Volanta versus Air Traffic Control Toolkit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVolantaAir Traffic Control Toolkit
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (100 ratings)4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews4.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings100 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB309 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrbx Simulation Systems Pty LtdBagging Groceries

Customer experience

Volanta

All ratings96 ratings
Positive13.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.5%
Written reviews62 reviews
Positive4.8%
Neutral1.6%
Negative93.5%

Air Traffic Control Toolkit

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 7 more
  • 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
Show 2 more
  • 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

None

Volanta

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Air Traffic Control Toolkit

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Weekly No Trial$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Volanta free?
Volanta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Air Traffic Control Toolkit free?
Air Traffic Control Toolkit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Volanta or Air Traffic Control Toolkit?
Air Traffic Control Toolkit is rated higher. Volanta averages 1.6 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while Air Traffic Control Toolkit averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.
Do Volanta or Air Traffic Control Toolkit have ads?
Neither Volanta nor Air Traffic Control Toolkit shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Volanta or Air Traffic Control Toolkit?
Volanta ships an update every 5 months, and Air Traffic Control Toolkit every 3 days. Most recently, Volanta was updated on November 3, 2026 and Air Traffic Control Toolkit on November 4, 2026.

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