Comparison

SkySpotter vs Comms

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

Head to head
About

SkySpotter

Master aircraft identification with adaptive quizzes that target your weak spots. Explore an aircraft library, track your progress, and compete on leaderboards. Features offline functionality and smart notifications.

Highlights
  • Adaptive quizzes
  • Aircraft library
  • Progress tracking
  • Leaderboard competition
  • Offline functionality
  • Study mode
  • Achievements
Features
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SkySpotter: Aircraft Identification Quiz Can you tell an A320 from a 737 at a glance? An F-15 from an F-16? SkySpotter turns you into the person who always knows what's flying overhead — through adaptive photo quizzes covering more than 100 civil and military aircraft. ADAPTIVE QUIZZES THAT MAKE YOU BETTER SkySpotter learns from your performance. Aircraft you frequently miss appear more often, so every quiz targets your real weak spots. After each session, review your mistakes with correct answers and explanations — every wrong answer becomes a lesson. • 400+ photo questions across 100+ aircraft types • Civil, Military, and Mixed modes • Easy, Medium, and Hard difficulties with point multipliers • Personalized suggestions that tell you when to level up DAILY CHALLENGE One aircraft, one shot, every day. Nail it for a big point bonus and keep your challenge streak alive — a quick daily challenge even counts toward your day streak. STUDY MODE (PREMIUM) Go beyond quizzes with a dedicated study experience: • Browse the full aircraft library with specs, history, and photos • Weak Spots tab — see the aircraft you struggle with most, ranked, and study them instantly • Progress tab — track aircraft studied, study streak, daily goal, and recent activity • Build a study streak separate from your quiz streak EARN YOUR PLACE AMONG THE LEGENDS 20 achievements across three tiers — from your First Flight to Speed Demon (10 correct answers in under 45 seconds). Complete every Tier III achievement and join the SkySpotter Legends Hall of Fame, a permanent, numbered list of the app's greatest spotters. Share your badges the moment you earn them. COMPETE & CONNECT Climb the Game Center leaderboards — all-time, weekly, and monthly — and go head-to-head on a dedicated Friends Leaderboard. DISCOVER MORE AVIATION • Aircraft of the Day — learn one new aircraft every day • Explore a directory of flight schools when you're ready to fly for real TRACK YOUR MASTERY • Daily quiz and study streaks with Streak Shield protection • Accuracy breakdowns by category and difficulty • Smart reminders when your streak is at risk, plus a personalized weekly recap every Sunday MODERN EXPERIENCE • Sleek interface with smooth animations • Dark mode and full iPad support • Quizzes work offline — perfect for flights and commutes Download SkySpotter and never wonder "what plane is that?" again. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Comms

Practice realistic air traffic control radio communications using AI and speech recognition. Build confidence with over 35 scenarios, from basic taxi instructions to complex airspace transitions. Get instant feedback on your phraseology and accuracy.

Highlights
  • AI-powered speech recognition
  • Realistic ATC scenarios
  • Instant feedback on phraseology
  • Transcript review
  • Practice anytime, anywhere
  • Guided responses
Features
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Master Your Radio Skills. Fly with Confidence. Practice real ATC conversations by speaking into your phone. Comms uses AI and speech recognition to simulate realistic radio exchanges — so you can build confidence before keying the mic in the cockpit. Whether you're preparing for your first solo or sharpening your skills before a checkride, Comms helps you sound like you've been on frequency for years. 35+ Realistic ATC Scenarios - Taxi clearances, progressive taxi, and runway crossings - Takeoff, pattern work, and departures from towered and non-towered fields - VFR flight following — requesting, canceling, and handoffs - Class Bravo and Charlie airspace clearances and transitions - CRAFT clearances, IFR pop-ups, and holding instructions - Approaches, go-arounds, and missed approach procedures - Landing at towered and non-towered airports - Filing PIREPs, opening/closing flight plans, and requesting diversions - VFR into IMC emergency scenarios How It Works - Listen to ATC instructions with realistic controller audio - Respond by speaking your readback out loud - Get instant feedback on accuracy and phraseology - Review your full transcript after each session Built for Student Pilots - Designed for the calls that make new pilots nervous - Practice anytime — no airplane, no instructor, no pressure - Progress from basic taxi calls to complex airspace scenarios - Guided responses help you learn correct phraseology Perfect For - Student pilots preparing for solo or checkride - Private pilot candidates building radio confidence - Flight instructors looking for a training aid - Rusty pilots getting back on frequency Download Comms and take the stress out of talking to ATC. Focus on what matters most — flying the airplane. Terms of use - https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SkySpotter4 screens
Comms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SkySpotter at 5.0 against Comms's 4.3. Comms's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (302 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SkySpotter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SkySpotter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comms has 302 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SkySpotter ships an update every 2 weeks, Comms every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SkySpotter versus Comms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkySpotterComms
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (302 ratings)
Positive reviews—35.3% of reviews
Number of ratings3302 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichey Ventures LLCKHV Digital LLC

Customer experience

SkySpotter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Comms

All ratings302 ratings
Positive79.8%
Neutral4.6%
Negative15.6%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral13.2%
Negative51.5%

Bugs and requests

SkySpotter

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Comms

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and becomes unusable after account setup
  • Incompatible with latest iOS versions
  • Provides incorrect information that goes against FAA guidelines

Requested features

3 requests
  • More detailed and comprehensive pilot scenarios
  • Improved voice recognition and speech-to-text accuracy
  • Better alignment with FAA instructions and procedures

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SkySpotter

Subscriptions2
  • SkySpotter Premium Monthly$2.991 Month
  • SkySpotter Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
10 purchases

Comms

Subscriptions4
  • Comms Premium Weekly2 variants$6.997 Days
  • Comms Premium Monthly2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Comms Premium Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
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  • Comms Premium Yearly3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time6
  • Study Guide Private Pilot w/Premium$9.99
  • 25 Scan Credits$9.99
  • Pro - Unlock All Comms$12.99
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  • Study Guide Commercial Pilot$14.99
  • 50 Scan Credits$14.99
  • Study Guide Private Pilot$19.99

Questions

Is SkySpotter free?
SkySpotter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comms free?
Comms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SkySpotter or Comms?
SkySpotter is rated higher. SkySpotter averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Comms averages 4.3 from 302 ratings.
Do SkySpotter or Comms have ads?
SkySpotter shows ads; Comms does not.
Which is updated more often, SkySpotter or Comms?
SkySpotter ships an update every 2 weeks, and Comms every 9 days. Most recently, SkySpotter was updated on October 12, 2026 and Comms on October 28, 2026.

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