# SkySpotter vs Comms

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkySpotter | Comms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyspotter/id6742757806/reviews)** | [4.3 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **302** |
| Positive reviews | — | 35.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richey Ventures LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545512516) | [KHV Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832344269) |

## What reviewers say

### SkySpotter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skyspotter/id6742757806)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkySpotter Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| SkySpotter Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### Comms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comms Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Comms Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Study Guide Private Pilot w/Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Scan Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Unlock All Comms | $12.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Commercial Pilot | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Scan Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Private Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice app for student pilots
- 👍 Helpful for improving communication with ATC/Tower
- 💡 Active developers responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is broken and unusable for many users
- 🤖 Not accurate or realistic enough
- 👎 Voice recognition/speech-to-text is poor
- 💰 Paid app with limited value compared to free resources

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


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