Comparison

VOR Simulator Pro vs ATC Training

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Dual VOR positioning practice
  • To/From indicators
  • Cone of Confusion effects
  • Radial interception
  • HSI or CDI displays
  • Three aircraft models
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • VFR communication training
  • IFR clearance practice (CRAFT)
  • Realistic ATC phraseology
  • Interactive radio scenarios
  • Progress tracking
  • Emergency procedure training
Features
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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.

Screenshots

VOR Simulator Pro4 screens
ATC Training4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
VOR Simulator Pro versus ATC Training: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVOR Simulator ProATC Training
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (15 ratings) — better4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1526 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size169 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPilot InstituteJustin Jones

Customer experience

VOR Simulator Pro

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ATC Training

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

None

VOR Simulator Pro

No in-app purchases

None

ATC Training

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VOR Simulator Pro free?
VOR Simulator Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ATC Training free?
ATC Training costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VOR Simulator Pro or ATC Training?
VOR Simulator Pro is rated higher. VOR Simulator Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while ATC Training averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.
Do VOR Simulator Pro or ATC Training have ads?
Neither VOR Simulator Pro nor ATC Training shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VOR Simulator Pro or ATC Training?
VOR Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, and ATC Training fortnightly. Most recently, VOR Simulator Pro was updated on September 15, 2026 and ATC Training on September 12, 2026.

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