VOR Simulator Pro vs ATC Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VOR Simulator Pro
Master radio navigation with this VOR simulator. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning and authentic navigation features like To/From indicators and Cone of Confusion effects. Ideal for pilots and aviation enthusiasts to hone skills on the ground.
- Dual VOR positioning practice
- To/From indicators
- Cone of Confusion effects
- Radial interception
- HSI or CDI displays
- Three aircraft models
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Master radio navigation with this comprehensive VOR simulator. Perfect for pilots and aviation enthusiasts wanting to practice VOR skills on the ground. Practice realistic dual VOR positioning to fix your location on the map. Experience authentic navigation features including To/From indicators, Cone of Confusion effects, and radial interception. Choose between HSI or CDI displays and toggle between three detailed aircraft: King Air, Cessna 172, or Piper Cherokee. This simulator reproduces VOR signal behavior, needle deflection, and station passage, allowing you to develop and maintain your navigation proficiency anywhere, anytime - no actual aircraft required. Great for students working on their private pilot or instrument rating.
ATC Training
Master essential radio communications for pilots with interactive lessons and realistic scenarios. Practice VFR and IFR procedures, learn correct phraseology, and track your progress. Ideal for all pilot levels seeking to enhance their air traffic control interactions.
- VFR communication training
- IFR clearance practice (CRAFT)
- Realistic ATC phraseology
- Interactive radio scenarios
- Progress tracking
- Emergency procedure training
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Master ATC radio communications through interactive lessons and real-world scenarios, from first call to tower to full IFR clearances. Whether you're a student pilot building confidence on the radio or an experienced pilot sharpening your phraseology, ATC Training gives you a structured environment to practice at your own pace. What you'll practice: - VFR ground, tower, approach, and departure communications - IFR clearances using the CRAFT framework - Multi-facility cross-country scenarios - Emergency and urgency procedures - Realistic ATC phraseology used in actual operations How it works: - Listen to ATC instructions, then build your response - Tactile mode: tap reference elements in the correct order - Voice mode: speak your responses aloud (beta) - Three difficulty levels, from guided to audio-only challenge - Progress tracking across all modules Built for student pilots, CFIs, and rated pilots who want to stay sharp.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: VOR Simulator Pro at Free against ATC Training's $2.99. VOR Simulator Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). ATC Training's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, 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
VOR Simulator Pro is free to download; ATC Training costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
VOR Simulator Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VOR Simulator Pro's written reviews are positive against 83% of ATC Training's.
VOR Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, ATC Training fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VOR Simulator Pro | ATC Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better | 4.3 (26 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 83.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 26 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | — | #179 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilot Institute | Justin Jones |
Customer experience
VOR Simulator Pro
ATC Training
In-app purchases
VOR Simulator Pro
No in-app purchases
ATC Training
No in-app purchases
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