Comparison

ATC Training vs Takeoff Comms

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

Head to head
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.

About

Takeoff Comms

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Takeoff Comms helps new pilots learn the essential radio calls for taking off on their first VFR flight. Learn the radio check, taxiing, runway departing, crosswind, and airport departing communications effortlessly! Key Features: -Exact phrases to use when communicating over the radio -Detailed diagrams of scenarios with their corresponding calls -Voiceover recordings of the calls to serve as examples -A dropdown to select between 6 different tail numbers Use Takeoff Comms to ace your flight lessons today!

Screenshots

ATC Training4 screens
Takeoff Comms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Takeoff Comms at Free against ATC Training's $2.99. ATC Training's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.4). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Takeoff Comms is free to download; ATC Training costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ATC Training versus Takeoff Comms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATC TrainingTakeoff Comms
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJustin JonesAlexander Wanagel

In-app purchases

None

ATC Training

No in-app purchases

None

Takeoff Comms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATC Training free?
ATC Training costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Takeoff Comms free?
Takeoff Comms is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ATC Training or Takeoff Comms have ads?
Neither ATC Training nor Takeoff Comms shows ads.

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