Readback vs Diamond ECL
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.
Diamond ECL
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This is an electronic checklists app for Diamond Da-40/42NG aircraft.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Readback at Free against Diamond ECL's $1.99. Readback also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). Diamond ECL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On 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
Readback is free to download; Diamond ECL costs $1.99 up front. Readback sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Diamond ECL asks for nothing beyond the download.
Readback ships an update every 6 months, Diamond ECL every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readback | Diamond ECL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Gadir Mamedov |
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
Diamond ECL
No in-app purchases
