# Approach Control vs ATC Simulator Pro

The clearest difference is ads: Approach Control at none against ATC Simulator Pro's shown. Approach Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Approach Control sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and ATC Simulator Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Approach Control | ATC Simulator Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-control-remastered/id6756545492/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9** | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 174 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Big Fat Simulations Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/578114758) | [Ryan Delisle](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783922196) |

## What reviewers say

### Approach Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-control-remastered/id6756545492)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Advanced | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ninja | $1.99 | one-time |
| Approach Control: Remastered | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cornered | $1.99 | one-time |
| Insanity | $1.99 | one-time |
| Windy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pandemonium | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gridlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Unlock | $14.99 | one-time |


### ATC Simulator Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-simulator-pro/id6804912146)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Approach Control free?

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

### Is ATC Simulator Pro free?

ATC Simulator Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Approach Control or ATC Simulator Pro have ads?

ATC Simulator Pro shows ads; Approach Control does not.

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