Comparison

Radio COMM Training for Pilots vs ATC

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Radio COMM Training for Pilots

Features
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Master Aviation Radio. Speak with Confidence. Radio COMM is your on-demand radio instructor. Master aviation radio communication with real-world scenarios, entirely within your comfort zone. Talking to Air Traffic Control (ATC) is one of the hardest parts of flight training. Many student pilots freeze up when they push the talk button (mic fright). It is stressful, embarrassing, and expensive to make these mistakes in a real airplane with the engine running. Radio COMM solves this problem. It is an advanced voice simulator that lets you practice talking to ATC without any pressure. You speak to our AI controllers just like you would in real life. They listen to your voice, understand your request, and respond instantly based on standard FAA phraseology. Why you need this app: We built a safe place for you to fail. You can mess up your radio calls here as many times as you want. No instructors are charging you by the hour, and no other pilots are listening on the frequency. You practice until you get it right. This builds true confidence before you ever step into the cockpit or connect to VATSIM. What you can do in Radio COMM: Talk to AI Controllers: Roleplay full conversations with a realistic AI that listens to your voice and responds intelligently. Step-by-Step Syllabus: Start with simple radio checks and move up to complex Class B, C, and D airspace transitions. Progress through 12 structured chapters covering VFR and basic IFR concepts. Instant Feedback: The app acts as a strict instructor. It tells you immediately if you said the right thing and corrects your phraseology, accuracy, and clarity. Dynamic Personalities: Not all controllers sound the same. Practice with "Helpful" instructors to learn, or test your nerves against "Busy" controllers who speak fast and demand precision. Track Your Progress: Earn XP for good calls, maintain your daily streak, and climb the ranks from Student Pilot all the way to Captain. Road Map: You can take checkrides soon: Prove you are ready for the next level by passing comprehensive end-of-chapter exams without hints. Perfect for: - Student Pilots (PPL/SPL) - Flight Simulator Enthusiasts (MSFS, X-Plane) - Pilots getting back into currency - Anyone afraid of the "Push-to-Talk" button Stop fearing the radio. Download Radio COMM today and sound like a pro on your next flight. Note: This app is for educational and simulation purposes only and does not replace official flight instruction.

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ATC

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Designed For Student Pilots who are leaning to talk on the radio! ATC Trainer helps pilots practice radio communication in common towered and non-towered airport scenarios. Work through realistic ATC calls, listen to clearances out loud, and practice responding with speech. The app checks your readback and lets you know what was correct or what was missed, helping you build cleaner, more confident radio habits. Practice scenarios include ground operations, in-air instructions, and airport arrivals. You can also set your aircraft tail number and airplane make so calls are personalized to your aircraft. Features • Towered and non-towered airport scenarios • Ground, in-air, and approaching airport practice • Speech-to-text readback practice • Feedback for missing or incorrect readback items • Optional spoken ATC clearances • Custom tail number and airplane make • Voice selection support for installed iOS voices • Practice for taxi, takeoff, traffic, approach, landing, and pattern calls

Screenshots

Radio COMM Training for Pilots4 screens
ATC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATC at none against Radio COMM Training for Pilots's 3. ATC also leads on iOS requirement (18.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Radio COMM Training for Pilots sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ATC asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Radio COMM Training for Pilots versus ATC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRadio COMM Training for PilotsATC
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSelcuk DolapciDaniel Moran

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Radio COMM Training for Pilots

One-time3
  • 10 Credits$0.99
  • 100 Credits$8.99
  • 500 Credits$99.99
None

ATC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Radio COMM Training for Pilots free?
Radio COMM Training for Pilots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATC free?
ATC is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Radio COMM Training for Pilots or ATC have ads?
Neither Radio COMM Training for Pilots nor ATC shows ads.

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