# ATC Training vs Comms

ATC Training and Comms both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of ATC Training's written reviews are positive against 36% of Comms's. ATC Training also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). Comms's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Comms is free to download; ATC Training costs $2.99 up front. Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. ATC Training asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ATC Training against 4.2 for Comms. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comms has 207 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of ATC Training's written reviews are positive against 36% of Comms's.

ATC Training ships an update fortnightly, Comms every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATC Training | Comms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-training-pilot-comms/id6745460815/reviews)** | [4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | **83.3% of reviews** | 35.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#189** | — |
| Size | 27 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Jones](https://appshunter.io/developer/1812340178) | [KHV Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832344269) |

## What reviewers say

### ATC Training

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-training-pilot-comms/id6745460815)

**Currently charting:** #189 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Comms

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538)

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.

**Highlights:** AI-powered speech recognition, Realistic ATC scenarios, Instant feedback on phraseology, Transcript review, Practice anytime, anywhere, Guided responses

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comms Premium Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Comms Premium Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Comms Premium Yearly | $79.99 | per year |
| Study Guide Private Pilot w/Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 25 Scan Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pro - Unlock All Comms | $12.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Commercial Pilot | $14.99 | one-time |
| 50 Scan Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Study Guide Private Pilot | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great practice app for student pilots
- 👍 Helpful for improving communication with ATC/Tower
- 💡 Active developers responsive to feedback

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App is broken and unusable for many users
- 🤖 Not accurate or realistic enough
- 👎 Voice recognition/speech-to-text is poor
- 💰 Paid app with limited value compared to free resources

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and becomes unusable after account setup
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
- Provides incorrect information that goes against FAA guidelines

**Requested features**

- More detailed and comprehensive pilot scenarios
- Improved voice recognition and speech-to-text accuracy
- Better alignment with FAA instructions and procedures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ATC Training free?

ATC Training costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Comms free?

Comms is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ATC Training or Comms?

ATC Training is rated higher. ATC Training averages 4.3 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Comms averages 4.2 from 207 ratings.

### Do ATC Training or Comms have ads?

Neither ATC Training nor Comms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ATC Training or Comms?

ATC Training ships an update fortnightly, and Comms every 4 days. Most recently, ATC Training was updated on October 16, 2026 and Comms on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*