Ivao Active ATC vs ATC Readback Trainer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ivao Active ATC
Track Air Traffic Controllers in real-time on the IVAO network. Visualize ATC coverage on a map, view detailed station and pilot information, and filter controllers with smart search. Optimized for all devices.
- Live ATC controller list
- Interactive coverage map
- Detailed station information
- Pilot tracking with flight plans
- Smart search and filtering
- Optimized for iPhone, iPad, and Mac
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IVAO Active ATC gives you a complete, real-time overview of every Air Traffic Controller currently online on the IVAO network. Whether you're a virtual pilot planning your next flight, a controller checking who's staffing nearby positions, or simply an aviation enthusiast who loves watching the network come alive — this app puts all the information you need right at your fingertips. LIVE ATC LIST Browse every active controller worldwide. Each entry shows the callsign, station name, country flag, ATIS revision letter, frequency, and how long the controller has been online. The list auto-refreshes every 15 seconds so you always see the latest picture. INTERACTIVE COVERAGE MAP Visualize ATC coverage on a stunning satellite map. Tower and ground stations appear as markers, while approach and center stations display their actual airspace boundaries as polygon overlays. Zoom in to see individual airports or zoom out for a global view. DETAILED STATION INFO Tap any controller to see their full details: position type, frequency, active time, and the complete ATIS broadcast — including weather, active runways, approach types, and NOTAMs. Everything a pilot sees when tuning the frequency. PILOT TRACKING See all pilots currently flying in each controller's airspace. View callsigns, altitude, heading, ground speed, and full flight plans. Tap any pilot on the map to see their planned route from departure to arrival drawn as a line on the map. SMART SEARCH Instantly filter controllers by callsign prefix. Looking for all German stations? Type "ED". Want Istanbul? Type "LT". Your last search is remembered between sessions so you pick up right where you left off. DESIGNED FOR EVERY SCREEN Optimized layouts for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On iPhone you get a focused list with full-screen detail views. On iPad and Mac, enjoy a split-view with the ATC list alongside a live interactive map — the best way to monitor the network. ALWAYS UP TO DATE Data comes directly from the official IVAO API, refreshed automatically every 15 seconds. No manual refresh needed. Free. No ads. No account required.
ATC Readback Trainer
Master air traffic control radio communications with realistic audio practice. Features two training modes, comprehensive scenarios across 8 categories, and progress tracking with difficulty levels. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts.
- Realistic ATC audio with radio effects
- Study Mode with text and audio
- Real ATC Mode for audio-only practice
- 8 comprehensive ATC scenario categories
- Progress tracking with detailed statistics
- Three difficulty levels
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ATC Readback Trainer Master air traffic control radio communications with realistic audio practice. REALISTIC ATC AUDIO Practice with authentic ATC scenarios featuring professionally recorded audio with radio effects. Experience communications exactly as they sound in real aviation. TWO TRAINING MODES Study Mode: See the transmission text while listening to build confidence. Real ATC Mode: Audio-only practice to simulate real cockpit conditions. COMPREHENSIVE SCENARIOS Train across 8 essential ATC categories: Ground Operations Clearances and Instructions Takeoff and Departure Traffic and Sequencing Airspace and VFR Services Flight Following Approach and Arrival ATIS and Airport Information TRACK YOUR PROGRESS Monitor your improvement with detailed statistics including accuracy percentage, current streak, best streak, and total points earned. Three difficulty levels challenge you from beginner through advanced communications. PERFECT FOR Student pilots preparing for their first flights Pilots working on their radio communication skills Anyone wanting to reduce cockpit workload and stress Build confidence in your ATC readback skills before you ever key the mic. No login required. Just select a category and start practicing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ivao Active ATC at 5.0 against ATC Readback Trainer's 3.5. ATC Readback Trainer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ivao Active ATC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATC Readback Trainer has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Ivao Active ATC | ATC Readback Trainer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.5 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 6 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Koray Birand | Anders Laederich |
Customer experience
Ivao Active ATC
ATC Readback Trainer
In-app purchases
Ivao Active ATC
No in-app purchases
ATC Readback Trainer
No in-app purchases
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