Comparison

PatternCall vs SkyPilot107

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

Head to head
About

PatternCall

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
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Stop dreading the mic. Practice real ATC radio calls at YOUR home airport, with YOUR callsign and real local frequencies — then get instant, word-by-word feedback on every transmission. Build the muscle memory so when you key the mic, the right words come out. PatternCall is the only radio communication trainer built around the airport you actually fly out of. Free to start with the Radio Basics path — upgrade to Pro for every scenario. PERSONALIZED TO YOU Enter your N-number and home airport. Every scenario uses your callsign and real frequencies from your field — so you practice exactly the calls you'll make. WHAT YOU GET - Training scenarios across structured learning paths - Real airport frequencies, airspace classes, and local procedures for 100+ US airports - Three difficulty modes: word panel (easy), hints only (medium), and free-type (hard) - Auto difficulty that levels up as you improve - Instant element-by-element feedback after every transmission — callsign, readback, runway, frequency, and more - ATC audio with ICAO phonetics and proper aviation number pronunciation LEARNING PATHS - Radio Basics — The Four W's, CTAF self-announce, readback rules - First Flight — Your first towered departure and arrival - Traffic Pattern — Downwind, base, final, touch-and-go - Ground Ops — Taxi clearances, ATIS copying, IFR clearances - XC VFR — Flight following, frequency changes, VFR diversions - Advanced VFR — Class C/B transitions, special VFR, weather - IFR Ops — Approaches, holds, vectors, missed approaches - Emergencies — Mayday, pan-pan, lost comm, diversions WORKS OFFLINE All scenarios run on-device. Practice on the ramp, in the FBO, or anywhere without cell service — no mic, no talking to your phone in public. FREE TO START The Radio Basics path is free. Unlock all scenarios and learning paths with PatternCall Pro: - PatternCall Pro Monthly — $5.99/month - PatternCall Pro Annual — $49.99/year (save 30%) Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. Manage or cancel from Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions on your iPhone. PatternCall is a supplemental practice tool. It is not a certified flight training device. Always follow your CFI's guidance and current FAA procedures. Privacy Policy: https://patterncall.com/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://patterncall.com/terms.html

About

SkyPilot107

Features
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SkyPilot 107 is the most comprehensive FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot exam prep app available. Built by drone pilots, for drone pilots. STUDY SMARTER - 280+ real FAA-sourced questions across 14 knowledge areas - Official FAA sectional charts and weather figures with tap-to-zoom - Detailed explanations with FAA chapter references for every question - Topic selector to focus on your weak areas LEARN FASTER - Interactive flashcard system with flip animations - Complete study guides for all 14 exam topics - Track your mastery per topic with visual progress bars - Daily streak system to keep you motivated EXAM READY - Covers all ACS knowledge areas tested on the real Part 107 exam - Remote ID, Night Operations, Category Operations, and more - Real METAR, TAF, and sectional chart interpretation questions - Pass your exam with confidence WHAT'S COVERED Airspace Classification • Aviation Weather • Part 107 Regulations • Aeronautical Decision Making • Physiological Factors • Radio Communications • Airport Operations • UAS Loading • Emergency Procedures • Remote ID • Night Operations • Category Operations • Maintenance • Registration Download SkyPilot 107 today and become a certified remote pilot. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://yab1983.github.io/SkyPilot107-support

Screenshots

PatternCall4 screens
SkyPilot1074 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PatternCall at daily against SkyPilot107's every 5 days. SkyPilot107's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PatternCall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and SkyPilot107 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PatternCall ships an update daily, SkyPilot107 every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
PatternCall versus SkyPilot107: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPatternCallSkyPilot107
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 5 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBroken Cloud Group LLCYASSINE BAHAMMOU

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PatternCall

Subscriptions2
  • PatternCall Pro$5.991 Month
  • PatternCall Pro Annual$49.991 Year
3 purchases

SkyPilot107

Subscriptions3
  • SkyPilot 107 Weekly$3.997 Days
  • SkyPilot 107 Monthly$12.991 Month
  • SkyPilot 107 Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PatternCall free?
PatternCall is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SkyPilot107 free?
SkyPilot107 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PatternCall or SkyPilot107 have ads?
Neither PatternCall nor SkyPilot107 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PatternCall or SkyPilot107?
PatternCall ships an update daily, and SkyPilot107 every 5 days. Most recently, PatternCall was updated on October 18, 2026 and SkyPilot107 on October 13, 2026.

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