Comparison

Approach Control vs Dr. Imposter

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

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About

Approach Control

Experience a realistic air traffic control simulation with genuine ATC procedures and pilot voice recordings. Make critical decisions under pressure, manage traffic across 10 unique sectors, and test your skills with challenging scenarios. Includes training modules and career tracking.

Highlights
  • Realistic radar simulation
  • Genuine ATC procedures
  • Actual pilot voice recordings
  • 10 unique approach sectors
  • 10 ATC challenges
  • In-built training modules
  • Career statistics and trophy case
Features
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Work real approach radar. Make real decisions. Feel the pressure. Approach Control: Remastered is a highly realistic air traffic control simulation designed by real-world air traffic controllers. It delivers an authentic radar-control experience using genuine ATC procedures and actual pilot voice recordings. It's a game, but it feels very real. The radar behaves exactly like real approach control radar, including a true 3-second sweep used by professional controllers, plus actual ICAO separation and wake turbulence standards. Every element is designed to replicate how controllers scan, think, and manage traffic in real time, all within a clean, intuitive interface built for mobile. Control traffic in 10 unique approach sectors, each with its own localizer configuration and arrival entry points. Put your skills to the test with 10 ATC challenges that demand precision, planning, and calm decision-making under pressure. Train Like a Controller. New to air traffic control? Built-in Ground School and guided on-the-job training teach you the fundamentals step-by-step, preparing you for increasingly complex traffic scenarios. Track Your Career. Career statistics and a trophy case track your progress, performance, and long-term achievements as an approach controller. If you love flight simulation, try an air traffic control simulation. Approach Control: Remastered delivers one of the most authentic ATC experiences available on mobile.

About

Dr. Imposter

A fast-paced party game where players give one-word clues to identify an imposter who doesn't know the medical condition. Learn and reinforce medical concepts through interactive gameplay and quick reviews.

Highlights
  • Medical condition identification
  • Imposter deception gameplay
  • One-word clue system
  • Interactive group play
  • Quick medical condition reviews
  • Growing condition library
Features
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Dr. Imposter The medical game of clues, deception, and diagnosis. Dr. Imposter is a fast paced, interactive game designed to help medical students and curious learners sharpen their clinical thinking in a fun and engaging way. Whether you are studying for exams or playing with friends, every round challenges your ability to recognize key medical concepts and think critically under pressure. How it works: Each round, all players receive the same medical condition except one player, the imposter. The imposter only sees a general body system and must blend in without knowing the exact diagnosis. Players take turns giving one word clues related to the condition. Listen carefully, analyze responses, and identify who does not quite fit. After several rounds, vote to uncover the imposter. But be careful. If the imposter successfully guesses the condition, they can still win. Learn as you play. Every round ends with a quick, high yield review of the condition, including: * Overview * Symptoms * Diagnosis * Treatment * Board style key points Turn gameplay into active learning and reinforce concepts in a memorable way. Condition Library: Explore a growing library of medical conditions across multiple systems. Review essential information anytime, whether you are preparing for exams or brushing up on key topics. Why Dr. Imposter: * Reinforces clinical reasoning through gameplay * High yield, board relevant content * Perfect for group study or casual play * Designed for medical students and healthcare learners * Simple, intuitive interface Dr. Imposter transforms studying into a social and strategic experience. Learn faster, think deeper, and have fun doing it. Can you spot the imposter?

Screenshots

Approach Control4 screens
Dr. Imposter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dr. Imposter at 100% against Approach Control's 36%. Dr. Imposter also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 9). Approach Control's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Approach Control sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Dr. Imposter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dr. Imposter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Approach Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dr. Imposter's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Approach Control versus Dr. Imposter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApproach ControlDr. Imposter
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (9 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings9 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size174 MB187 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBig Fat Simulations Inc.Tejas Saravanan

Customer experience

Approach Control

All ratings9 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral18.2%
Negative45.5%

Dr. Imposter

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Approach Control

One-time9
  • Advanced$1.99
  • Ninja$1.99
  • Approach Control: Remastered$1.99
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  • Cornered$1.99
  • Insanity$1.99
  • Windy$1.99
  • Pandemonium$1.99
  • Gridlock$1.99
  • Full Unlock$14.99
None

Dr. Imposter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Approach Control free?
Approach Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dr. Imposter free?
Dr. Imposter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Approach Control or Dr. Imposter?
Dr. Imposter is rated higher. Approach Control averages 2.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Dr. Imposter averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Approach Control or Dr. Imposter have ads?
Neither Approach Control nor Dr. Imposter shows ads.

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