Vendetta Online vs ATC Readback Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vendetta Online
Embark on an epic space adventure in a persistent 3D MMORPG. Explore a vast galaxy, engage in fast-paced combat, and forge your own destiny as a captain, hero, or outlaw. Seamlessly switch between desktop and mobile platforms.
- Cross-platform 3D MMORPG
- Vast persistent universe
- Real-time twitch combat
- Character progression
- Player factions and intrigue
- Controller support
- Voice chat
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Explore the galaxy and carve out your own destiny in a 3D MMORPG. This truly cross-platform game enables thousands of players to interact as the pilots of spaceships in a vast online universe. Players may build their characters in any direction they desire, becoming rich captains of industry, military heroes, or outlaws. A fast-paced, realtime "twitch" style combat model gives intense action, coupled with the backdrop of RPG gameplay in a massive online galaxy. Three major player factions form a delicate balance of power, with several NPC sub-factions creating situations of economic struggle, political intrigue and conflict. The completely persistent universe and detailed storyline add to the depth of immersion, resulting in a unique online experience. Support for multiple platforms across desktop and mobile, all of which play together in a single unified game world. Pilots may seamlessly switch from one platform to another. The game supports Xbox, PS4 and MFi game controllers, and features cross-platform voice chat, as well as voice-recognition text chat for hands-free typing, text-to-speech for reading mission and other game updates, and many other features. Although the game can be played quite casually, this is a "real" PC-grade MMORPG, and is not a watered-down "mobile" game experience. Our native iOS version has exactly the same capabilities as the PC versions, with a different interface. The game is updated frequently, usually every week or two, with the developers and userbase actively discussing the future of the game on the Vendetta Online forums. Many frequent updates are server-side and will not result in a visible "iOS app" update. Vendetta Online offers three distinct access tiers: 1) Free, where you pay no money at all, and may earn "Crystal" currency through your gameplay, and spend it on certain higher-end ships and equipment. There are no level caps, and you may use your account to play on any other platform (like the Mac). Some high-level content is not available to the Freemium tier, like assembly of player-constructed Capital Ships. It takes many months to build these endgame assets, and Freemium players may work towards those goals, but not complete them. 2) Lite, where you basically subscribe for $1/month, gain the ability to earn 50% more crystal per day, and may build and own the Goliath-class Capital Ship. This ship may also be made "Enduring", causing it to store a permanent record of the ship's usage and history in the game, and making it into a trade-able part of the world. 3) Premium, where you no longer require "Crystal" currency, or even see it, and you only play the game itself the way it was originally intended. Trident-class Capital Ships are available. Lite and Premium levels are available via In App Purchase, as well as blocks of Crystal. If you have any problems or concerns, please contact us via email, or (preferred) by creating a Support Ticket on the game website (more secure, and it proves the account in question is yours). We are a small indie developer, but we respond quickly. Leaving reviews is not a very effective way to reach us about problems. If you are looking to try out your game iOS account on another platform, be sure to "Convert" your account with email verification. You can do this in the Options area, after logging into the game. -- LEGAL -- Duration and price of each subscription is displayed inside Vendetta Online's storefront, updated at the time of purchase. 1, 3, 6, and 12 month subscription lengths are available for both Premium and Lite modes. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Subscriptions and auto-renewal can be managed/turned off in your App Store Account Settings. End User Licensing Agreement: https://www.vendetta-online.com/h/eula.html
ATC Readback Trainer
Master air traffic control radio communications with realistic audio practice. Features two training modes, comprehensive scenarios across 8 categories, and progress tracking with difficulty levels. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
- Realistic ATC audio with radio effects
- Study Mode with text and audio
- Real ATC Mode for audio-only practice
- 8 comprehensive ATC scenario categories
- Progress tracking with detailed statistics
- Three difficulty levels
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ATC Readback Trainer Master air traffic control radio communications with realistic audio practice. REALISTIC ATC AUDIO Practice with authentic ATC scenarios featuring professionally recorded audio with radio effects. Experience communications exactly as they sound in real aviation. TWO TRAINING MODES Study Mode: See the transmission text while listening to build confidence. Real ATC Mode: Audio-only practice to simulate real cockpit conditions. COMPREHENSIVE SCENARIOS Train across 8 essential ATC categories: Ground Operations Clearances and Instructions Takeoff and Departure Traffic and Sequencing Airspace and VFR Services Flight Following Approach and Arrival ATIS and Airport Information TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your improvement with detailed statistics including accuracy percentage, current streak, best streak, and total points earned. Three difficulty levels challenge you from beginner through advanced communications. PERFECT FOR Student pilots preparing for their first flights Pilots working on their radio communication skills Anyone wanting to reduce cockpit workload and stress Build confidence in your ATC readback skills before you ever key the mic. No login required. Just select a category and start practicing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ATC Readback Trainer at 5.0 against Vendetta Online's 4.3. ATC Readback Trainer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). Vendetta Online's advantage is ratings volume (167 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.5). 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. Vendetta Online sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ATC Readback Trainer asks for nothing beyond the download.
ATC Readback Trainer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vendetta Online has 167 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Vendetta Online's written reviews are positive against 100% of ATC Readback Trainer's.
Vendetta Online ships an update every 5 weeks, ATC Readback Trainer every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vendetta Online | ATC Readback Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (167 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 167 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 436 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Guild Software, Inc. | Anders Laederich |
Customer experience
Vendetta Online
ATC Readback Trainer
Bugs and requests
Vendetta Online
Reported bugs
12 issues- Crashes after tutorial completion
- XML error in Vietnamese language selection
- Account login failures and lost accounts
- Controller support not working properly
- Game freezes and performance drops
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- Keyboard input not recognized on iPad
- Auto-fire functionality intermittent
- Training mission bugs preventing progression
- Screen orientation and layout issues
- Incompatibility with certain controllers (GameVice, MFi)
- Long loading times on startup
- Sub-1fps performance in some areas
Requested features
15 requests- Improved touch controls with sensitivity adjustment
- Redesigned iOS-specific interface and layout
- More ship variety and customization options
- Capital ships available for casual players
- Additional mission variety and complexity
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- Skippable or shorter tutorial
- Russian language support
- Japanese language support
- Coptic view option
- Ship trading and hijacking mechanics
- More privateering options
- Class distinctions and events
- Control assist system for mobile
- Native iOS keyboard support
- Full-screen optimization for newer devices
ATC Readback Trainer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Vendetta Online
- Monthly Lite Subscription$0.991 Month
- Monthly Premium Subscription$9.991 Month
- Yearly Lite Subscription$9.991 Year
- One month of Lite Mode play$0.99
- Bag of Crystals$2.99
- Six months of Lite Mode play$4.99
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- Box of Crystals$4.99
- One month of unlimited play$9.99
- Case of Crystals$9.99
- 12 months Lite Mode$9.99
- Three months of unlimited play$26.99
- Six months of unlimited play$48.99
ATC Readback Trainer
No in-app purchases
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