VOR Simulator Pro vs Comms
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.
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.
- AI-powered speech recognition
- Realistic ATC scenarios
- Instant feedback on phraseology
- Transcript review
- Practice anytime, anywhere
- Guided responses
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VOR Simulator Pro at 100% against Comms's 36%. VOR Simulator Pro also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Comms's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (207 vs 15). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. VOR Simulator Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
VOR Simulator Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comms has 207 ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of VOR Simulator Pro's written reviews are positive against 36% of Comms's.
VOR Simulator Pro ships an update every 2 months, Comms every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VOR Simulator Pro | Comms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (15 ratings) — better | 4.2 (207 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 35.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 | 207 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 169 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilot Institute | KHV Digital LLC |
Customer experience
VOR Simulator Pro
Comms
Bugs and requests
VOR Simulator Pro
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
VOR Simulator Pro
No in-app purchases
Comms
- 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
- 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
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