Comparison

Ivao Active ATC vs ATC Simulator Pro

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

ATC Simulator Pro

Features
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ATC SIMULATOR PRO Take command of an airport control tower. ATC Simulator Pro is an air traffic control game with two game modes, real airline traffic, and full voice command support. Play it as a quick arcade game or a full aviation simulation. ARCADE MODE A fast, score-based control tower game built for quick sessions. Draw a flight path by hand or use the touch command menu to land arriving aircraft and launch departures. Every clean landing or departure scores points, and air traffic ramps up the longer you last. REALISM MODE A deeper aviation simulation with real separation rules, altitude assignments, weather radar, wind-favored runways, and timed descents. Aircraft climb and descend at real rates. VOICE COMMANDS Speak your instructions like a real air traffic controller. Push to talk, say the callsign and instruction out loud, for example, "United 328, descend and maintain 6000, turn heading 270," and the pilot complies. FULL COMMAND MENU Prefer touch controls over voice? Every spoken command has a menu button: direct to waypoint, direct runway, hold, resume route, change runway, exit airspace, speed, altitude, and heading. REAL AIRLINE TRAFFIC Manage a realistic mix of heavy jets, regional airliners, turboprops, business jets, and general aviation aircraft, each flying with real airline callsigns and real performance characteristics. Handle medevac flights and in-flight emergencies as they come in. RADAR SCREEN A radar-style airspace view with live heading, speed, and altitude readouts, separation and collision warnings, and a full in-app reference for callsigns and controller phraseology.

Screenshots

Ivao Active ATC4 screens
ATC Simulator Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ivao Active ATC at none against ATC Simulator Pro's 1. Ivao Active ATC also leads on ads (none vs shown). ATC Simulator Pro's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 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 Simulator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Ivao Active ATC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Ivao Active ATC versus ATC Simulator Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIvao Active ATCATC Simulator Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKoray BirandRyan Delisle

In-app purchases

None

Ivao Active ATC

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

ATC Simulator Pro

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99

Questions

Is Ivao Active ATC free?
Ivao Active ATC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATC Simulator Pro free?
ATC Simulator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Ivao Active ATC or ATC Simulator Pro have ads?
ATC Simulator Pro shows ads; Ivao Active ATC does not.

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