Comparison

Pass the Written vs ATC Training

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Pass the Written

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Pass the Written is a modern, easy-to-use FAA test preparation platform which can prepare you to ace the Private, Instrument, Commercial, Airline Transport Pilot, or Remote Pilot written test, among many others. It shows you the latest test questions with precise wording of questions and answers so you can be completely prepared to take the real test. The Pass the Written platform includes both a study mode to gain exposure to all questions as well as a simulated practice test mode to ensure you are scoring high enough to go take the real exam. This app requires an existing paid Pass the Written account in order to view or utilize any of the app's content.

About

ATC Training

Master essential radio communications for pilots with interactive lessons and realistic scenarios. Practice VFR and IFR procedures, learn correct phraseology, and track your progress. Ideal for all pilot levels seeking to enhance their air traffic control interactions.

Highlights
  • VFR communication training
  • IFR clearance practice (CRAFT)
  • Realistic ATC phraseology
  • Interactive radio scenarios
  • Progress tracking
  • Emergency procedure training
Features
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Master ATC radio communications through interactive lessons and real-world scenarios, from first call to tower to full IFR clearances. Whether you're a student pilot building confidence on the radio or an experienced pilot sharpening your phraseology, ATC Training gives you a structured environment to practice at your own pace. What you'll practice: - VFR ground, tower, approach, and departure communications - IFR clearances using the CRAFT framework - Multi-facility cross-country scenarios - Emergency and urgency procedures - Realistic ATC phraseology used in actual operations How it works: - Listen to ATC instructions, then build your response - Tactile mode: tap reference elements in the correct order - Voice mode: speak your responses aloud (beta) - Three difficulty levels, from guided to audio-only challenge - Progress tracking across all modules Built for student pilots, CFIs, and rated pilots who want to stay sharp.

Screenshots

Pass the Written4 screens
ATC Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pass the Written at Free against ATC Training's $2.99. Pass the Written also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pass the Written is free to download; ATC Training costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pass the Written versus ATC Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPass the WrittenATC Training
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating—4.4 (30 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—30 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTest Pilot LLCJustin Jones

In-app purchases

None

Pass the Written

No in-app purchases

None

ATC Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pass the Written free?
Pass the Written is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATC Training free?
ATC Training costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pass the Written or ATC Training have ads?
Neither Pass the Written nor ATC Training shows ads.

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