# Comms vs PatternCall

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Comms at 207 against PatternCall's 1. Comms also leads on rating (4.2 vs 4.0) and device support (3 vs 1). PatternCall's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comms sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and PatternCall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comms holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comms has 207 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Comms ships an update every 4 days, PatternCall daily. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comms | PatternCall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (207 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comms-ai-pilot-training/id6749831538/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterncall-learn-pilot-radio/id6766146765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **207** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 35.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 67 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KHV Digital LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832344269) | [Broken Cloud Group LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896212943) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### PatternCall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/patterncall-learn-pilot-radio/id6766146765)

Practice real air traffic control radio calls with personalized scenarios based on your home airport and callsign. Receive instant, detailed feedback on every transmission to build confidence and accuracy. Offers structured learning paths for various flight operations, from basic communication to advanced IFR procedures.

**Highlights:** Personalized ATC scenarios, Real airport frequencies, Instant element-by-element feedback, Multiple difficulty modes, Structured learning paths, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PatternCall Pro | $5.99 | per month |
| PatternCall Pro Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comms free?

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

### Is PatternCall free?

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

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

Comms is rated higher. Comms averages 4.2 out of 5 from 207 ratings, while PatternCall averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Comms or PatternCall have ads?

Neither Comms nor PatternCall shows ads.

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

Comms ships an update every 4 days, and PatternCall daily. Most recently, Comms was updated on October 19, 2026 and PatternCall on October 18, 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.*