# ATC Mania vs Qiks!

ATC Mania and Qiks! both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of ATC Mania's written reviews are positive against 26% of Qiks!'s. ATC Mania also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). Qiks!'s advantage is ratings volume (8.5K vs 30). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ATC Mania sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Qiks! sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Qiks! holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qiks! has 8.5K ratings behind it against 30, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 87% of ATC Mania's written reviews are positive against 26% of Qiks!'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATC Mania | Qiks! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-mania/id452679821/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qiks/id1463376016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 30 | **8.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **86.6% of reviews** | 26.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 202 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sprakelsoft GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/424478680) | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) |

## What reviewers say

### ATC Mania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-mania/id452679821)

Test your air traffic control skills in this addictive line-drawing game. Guide planes safely to their destinations using intuitive controls and enjoy stunning HD graphics. Compete with others through Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Line-draw air traffic control gameplay, Multiple maps, HD graphics with particle systems, Retina and full iPad support, 60 FPS framerates, Game Center integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😊 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Simple and easy-to-learn mechanics
- 🎮 Fun and entertaining time killer
- 🧠 Requires strategic thinking and concentration
- ⚡ Smooth performance and stability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Ads obstruct gameplay and cause crashes
- 🎮 Difficulty ramps up too quickly
- 📱 Small screen makes gameplay difficult on phones
- 🔄 Limited content and repetitive gameplay
- ⚠️ No pause functionality without crashing

**Reported bugs**

- Ads block aircraft and prevent control
- Game crashes when paused
- Freezes on iOS 5 compatibility
- Aircraft fly over runway instead of landing
- Simultaneous helicopter and airplane collisions not handled

**Requested features**

- More maps and airports
- Additional aircraft types and variety
- Ad-free premium version
- More difficulty levels or settings
- Pause functionality that works properly


### Qiks!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qiks/id1463376016)

Engage in a unique puzzle experience by swiping to fill blocks and reveal hidden pixel art. Avoid touching enemies to progress through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Swipe to fill blocks, Discover hidden pixel art, Avoid enemies, Challenging levels, Intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Time | $0.49 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life (1h) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life (24h) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life (7 days) | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads (30 days) | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life (1 month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Life (6 month) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $19.99 | one-time |
| Infinite life | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 5 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coins Pack 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and entertaining
- 👍 Challenging but fun
- 🕰️ Good time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Coins have no purpose
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔇 Too many ads
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes at level 76
- Crashes at higher levels
- Gets stuck on certain levels

**Requested features**

- Add more levels
- Improve graphics
- Ability to spend coins


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ATC Mania free?

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

### Is Qiks! free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ATC Mania or Qiks!?

Qiks! is rated higher. ATC Mania averages 4.3 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Qiks! averages 4.5 from 8.5K ratings.

### Do ATC Mania or Qiks! have ads?

Qiks! shows ads; ATC Mania does not.

### Which is updated more often, ATC Mania or Qiks!?

ATC Mania ships an update every 3 weeks, and Qiks! every 3 weeks. Most recently, ATC Mania was updated on October 23, 2026 and Qiks! on October 24, 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.*