Comparison

Ivao Active ATC vs Gridlock

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Gridlock

Features
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Free. No ads. No in-app purchases. Just pure gameplay. Draw flight paths, land aircraft, and keep the terminal alive in a fast-paced air traffic control arcade game. The terminal is open. The sky is already too busy. In Gridlock: Terminal, you control a crowded airspace where every aircraft needs a safe route home. Draw flight paths, guide aircraft to the correct runway, avoid hazards, and survive as the skies become increasingly chaotic. One bad route can cause a crash. One missed hazard can end the run. One more landing can beat your high score. Simple to learn. Difficult to master. NEW: Daily Dispatch Take on one official challenge every day. You get one attempt, one score, and one chance to climb the leaderboard before tomorrow's dispatch arrives. Compete on Game Center, unlock achievements, and become Terminal Master. Features - Draw flight paths with one finger - Land planes, jets, heavy aircraft, and helicopters - Match aircraft to the correct runway or helipad - Avoid birds, turbulence, screen edges, and mid-air collisions - Survive increasingly busy airspace - Take on the Daily Dispatch challenge - Compete on Game Center leaderboards - Unlock achievements and milestones - Chase your personal best - Quick arcade sessions built for "one more try" - Free to play Every landing counts. Every decision matters. How long can you keep the terminal alive?

Screenshots

Ivao Active ATC4 screens
Gridlock4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gridlock at 16.4 against Ivao Active ATC's 26.0. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Ivao Active ATC versus Gridlock: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIvao Active ATCGridlock
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoray BirandYusuf Yasin

In-app purchases

None

Ivao Active ATC

No in-app purchases

None

Gridlock

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ivao Active ATC free?
Ivao Active ATC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gridlock free?
Gridlock is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ivao Active ATC or Gridlock have ads?
Neither Ivao Active ATC nor Gridlock shows ads.

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