Comparison

Ivao Active ATC vs ATC

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

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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

ATC

Experience the thrill of air traffic control by issuing real clearances using your voice. Manage aircraft on the ground, in the air, and through busy airspace at authentic airports. This game is designed for aviation enthusiasts and flight simmers.

Highlights
  • Voice-native air traffic control
  • Authentic ATC phraseology
  • Ground, Tower, Approach, and Center roles
  • Real-world airport simulations
  • Offline voice recognition
  • Career progression and premium airports
Features
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You have the mic. You have the frequency. Every aircraft is waiting on your word. ATC: Cleared for Takeoff is the voice-native air traffic control game where you don't tap buttons — you SPEAK. Issue real clearances out loud and watch pilots read them back and follow your instructions, all recognized right on your device. SPEAK LIKE A REAL CONTROLLER Key the mic and use authentic phraseology. "Cleared for takeoff." "Turn left heading two seven zero." "Contact tower." The recognizer is tuned to real ATC language and runs on your device — no internet required, and your audio is processed on your phone. WORK EVERY SEAT Move up through the tower cab and the radar room: • Ground — taxi aircraft to the runway without gridlock • Tower — sequence departures and arrivals on the runway • Approach & Departure — vector traffic through busy terminal airspace • Center — run high-altitude en-route sectors and keep jets separated REAL AIRPORTS Control traffic at faithfully laid-out real-world airports, from your first quiet field to demanding hubs. Earn your way up the career ladder, or unlock premium airports to jump straight into the deep end. BUILT FOR AVIATION FANS Whether you're a flight simmer who has always wanted to be on the OTHER side of the radio, a student pilot drilling radio calls before your first solo, or someone who loves listening to live ATC — this is the controller's chair you have been waiting for. Think you can keep them separated? Grab the mic. You're cleared for takeoff.

Screenshots

Ivao Active ATC4 screens
ATC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ivao Active ATC at 5.0 against ATC's 2.8. Ivao Active ATC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). ATC's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price 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. ATC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Ivao Active ATC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ivao Active ATC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATC has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Ivao Active ATC versus ATC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIvao Active ATCATC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.8 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings110 — better
Update frequency—Every 9 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoray BirandJames Payoyo

Customer experience

Ivao Active ATC

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ATC

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral37.5%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral66.7%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Ivao Active ATC

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ATC

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Role Pack: Center + Clearance$4.99
  • Premium — Full Roster$9.99

Questions

Is Ivao Active ATC free?
Ivao Active ATC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATC free?
ATC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Ivao Active ATC or ATC?
Ivao Active ATC is rated higher. Ivao Active ATC averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ATC averages 2.8 from 10 ratings.
Do Ivao Active ATC or ATC have ads?
ATC shows ads; Ivao Active ATC does not.

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