VOR + ILS Trainer vs ATC Training
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
VOR + ILS Trainer
This interactive aviation app helps student pilots, instructors, and professionals practice and master VOR and ILS navigation. It offers step-by-step training modules and realistic exercises designed by certified flight instructors to build confidence and accuracy in radio navigation.
- VOR and ILS simulators
- Step-by-step IFR training
- Realistic precision exercises
- Certified flight instructor design
- Radio navigation practice
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Become a better IFR pilot with FlyGo’s VOR + ILS Trainer! This interactive aviation app is built for student pilots, instructors, and professionals preparing for IFR flight. Learn and practice using VOR and ILS – essential navigation tools for any instrument-rated pilot. Features: - VOR and ILS simulators - Step-by-step IFR training modules - Realistic exercises to improve precision - Designed by certified flight instructors Whether you're preparing for your IR checkride, want to refresh your knowledge, or teach your students, this simulator helps build confidence and accuracy in radio navigation. Train smart. Fly safer. The FlyGo way.
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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ATC Training at 4.4 against VOR + ILS Trainer's 3.3. ATC Training also leads on price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). 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
VOR + ILS Trainer costs $9.99 and ATC Training $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ATC Training holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATC Training has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of VOR + ILS Trainer's written reviews are positive against 86% of ATC Training's.
VOR + ILS Trainer ships an update every 3 months, ATC Training fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | VOR + ILS Trainer | ATC Training |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $2.99 — better |
| Rating | 3.3 (3 ratings) | 4.4 (30 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 30 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 16.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 151 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flygo-Aviation Ltd | Justin Jones |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
VOR + ILS Trainer
No in-app purchases
ATC Training
No in-app purchases
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