ATC Training vs Takeoff Comms
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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!
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | ATC Training | Takeoff Comms |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Justin Jones | Alexander Wanagel |
In-app purchases
ATC Training
No in-app purchases
Takeoff Comms
No in-app purchases
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