Readback vs Panomio Player
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Readback
Streamline your air traffic control note-taking with this utility. Quickly record clearances and updates, eliminating the need for a physical scratchpad. Maintain a comprehensive log of all your flight information for better organization.
- Quickly capture ATC clearances
- Record ATIS updates
- Digital log of all clearances
- Printable flight log
- Add flight number to log
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Good morning, Captain! Take your ATC note-taking to the next level. This app allows you to quickly capture ATC clearances, ATIS updates, and more—no more relying on a scratchpad, which isn’t the safest practice. Even the fastest controllers won’t slow you down. Jot down everything with ease and keep a complete log of all your clearances. Whether you’re taxiing at JFK, enroute to Los Angeles, or descending into Heathrow, this app ensures you stay organized and informed. You can even print your log and add your flight number for a full flight record. A must-have tool for every phase of flight.
Panomio Player
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**A user account is required to use the app.** Panomio Player is intended for companies that use Panomio to develop and distribute training modules to their end-users. Panomio Player allows the end-users to access and download the training modules. ------------ Panomio is an authoring platform that enables companies to develop virtual trainers and slide-based e-learning modules. Companies distribute the training content through enrolment options in Panomio or integrate with their Learning Management System (LMS). Learn more about the Panomio at panomio.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Panomio Player at none against Readback's 5. Panomio Player also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Readback's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Readback sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Panomio Player asks for nothing beyond the download.
Readback ships an update every 6 months, Panomio Player every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readback | Panomio Player |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Aviation eLearning |
In-app purchases
Readback
- Clearance Keypad$0.99
- Qwerty Keypad$0.99
- Azerty Keypad$0.99
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- CDU Keypad$0.99
- Qwertz Keypad$0.99
Panomio Player
No in-app purchases
