# Dispatch Commander vs ATC

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dispatch Commander at 89% against ATC's 0%. Dispatch Commander also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.6) and ads (none vs shown). ATC's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and ratings volume (13 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dispatch Commander sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and ATC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dispatch Commander holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Dispatch Commander's written reviews are positive against 0% of ATC's.

Dispatch Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, ATC every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dispatch Commander | ATC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-commander-911/id6740238633/reviews)** | [2.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-cleared-for-takeoff/id6790543355/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **88.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 367 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JOBEE DEVELOPMENTS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782783227) | [James Payoyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790543357) |

## What reviewers say

### Dispatch Commander

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dispatch-commander-911/id6740238633)

Manage real-time emergency responses, dispatching vehicles and coordinating multi-agency efforts. Transport patients, book suspects, and handle diverse incidents from police pursuits to structure fires. Upgrade your stations and customize your fleet to master the challenges.

**Highlights:** Real-time emergency response simulation, Dispatch and manage 15+ emergency vehicles, Multi-agency coordination, Map-based operations with real-world data, Fleet customization with cosmetic skins, Daily challenges and station upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dispatch Commander Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Dispatch Commander Premium - Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### ATC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-cleared-for-takeoff/id6790543355)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Role Pack: Center + Clearance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium — Full Roster | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dispatch Commander free?

Dispatch Commander is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ATC free?

ATC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Dispatch Commander or ATC?

Dispatch Commander is rated higher. Dispatch Commander averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while ATC averages 2.6 from 13 ratings.

### Do Dispatch Commander or ATC have ads?

ATC shows ads; Dispatch Commander does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dispatch Commander or ATC?

Dispatch Commander ships an update every 3 weeks, and ATC every 9 days. Most recently, Dispatch Commander was updated on November 4, 2026 and ATC on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*