# Readback vs AviATC

The clearest difference is rating: AviATC at 4.3 against Readback's 2.3. AviATC also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 8). Readback's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readback sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and AviATC sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AviATC holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AviATC has 48 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Readback's written reviews are positive against 63% of AviATC's.

Readback ships an update every 6 months, AviATC every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 8, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readback | AviATC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback/id593334194/reviews) | **[4.3 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviatc-live-atc-tracker/id6743057654/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Santiago Borja Lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/581569234) | [Aviscript](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815326258) |

## What reviewers say

### Readback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readback/id593334194)

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.

**Highlights:** Quickly capture ATC clearances, Record ATIS updates, Digital log of all clearances, Printable flight log, Add flight number to log

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Clearance Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Qwerty Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Azerty Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| CDU Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Qwertz Keypad | $0.99 | one-time |


### AviATC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviatc-live-atc-tracker/id6743057654)

This app acts as a flight recorder for pilots and aviation enthusiasts, capturing ATC audio, video, and telemetry. It allows for real-time tracking of aircraft and airports, with features for post-flight debriefing and sharing flight replays for training or insurance purposes.

**Highlights:** Live ATC radio and ATIS transcription, Real-time aircraft and airport tracking, In-flight video recording (Beta), Flight data recording with synced audio, 3D flight path and telemetry playback, Sharable flight replays

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AviATC Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| AviATC Pro | $59.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readback free?

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

### Is AviATC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readback or AviATC?

AviATC is rated higher. Readback averages 2.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while AviATC averages 4.3 from 48 ratings.

### Do Readback or AviATC have ads?

Neither Readback nor AviATC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readback or AviATC?

Readback ships an update every 6 months, and AviATC every 5 days. Most recently, Readback was updated on June 8, 2026 and AviATC on September 23, 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.*