# Boat vs Comms

The clearest difference is rating: Comms at 4.2 against Boat's 2.7. Comms also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (207 vs 38). Boat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Boat asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comms holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comms has 207 ratings behind it against 38, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Boat's written reviews are positive against 36% of Comms's.

Boat ships an update every 4 weeks, Comms every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boat | Comms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-ed-plus/id6745478265/reviews) | **[4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 38 | **207** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **35.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 278 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kalkomey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1053967557) | [KHV Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832344269) |

## What reviewers say

### Boat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-ed-plus/id6745478265)

Learn boating safety through interactive simulations and a virtual instructor. Earn your official, lifetime boater safety certification recognized nationwide. Optimized for touch devices and available offline.

**Highlights:** Virtual instructor with real-time feedback, Scenario-driven training, On-the-water simulations, Self-paced learning, Lifetime certification, Offline access

**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 Boat free?

Boat is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Comms free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Boat or Comms?

Comms is rated higher. Boat averages 2.7 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Comms averages 4.2 from 207 ratings.

### Do Boat or Comms have ads?

Neither Boat nor Comms shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Boat or Comms?

Boat ships an update every 4 weeks, and Comms every 4 days. Most recently, Boat was updated on September 18, 2026 and Comms on September 23, 2026.

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