Readback vs PSX Remote
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.
PSX Remote
Control the MCDU of the Aerowinx 747-400 Precision Simulator. This utility app requires the Aerowinx Precision Simulator software to function.
- MCDU control
- Aerowinx 747-400 Precision Simulator integration
- iPad compatible
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PSX Remote allows you to control the MCDU of the Aerowinx 747-400 Precision Simulator. This app requires Aerowinx Precision Simulator (PSX) to run.
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PSX Remote at 100% against Readback's 57%. PSX Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). Readback's advantage is update cadence (every 6 months vs every 28 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Readback sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PSX Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
PSX Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Readback's written reviews are positive against 100% of PSX Remote's.
Readback ships an update every 6 months, PSX Remote every 28 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Readback | PSX Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 28 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Santiago Borja Lopez | Mobile Dev Group LLC |
Customer experience
Readback
PSX Remote
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
PSX Remote
No in-app purchases
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