# ATC vs Approach

The clearest difference is rating: Approach at 5.0 against ATC's 2.8. Approach also leads on ads (none vs shown). ATC's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ATC sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Approach sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Approach holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATC has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATC | Approach |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-cleared-for-takeoff/id6790543355/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-landing-simulator/id6795548973/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Payoyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790543357) | [Rakesh Wimmer](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795491221) |

## What reviewers say

### ATC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/atc-cleared-for-takeoff/id6790543355)

Experience the thrill of air traffic control by issuing real clearances using your voice. Manage aircraft on the ground, in the air, and through busy airspace at authentic airports. This game is designed for aviation enthusiasts and flight simmers.

**Highlights:** Voice-native air traffic control, Authentic ATC phraseology, Ground, Tower, Approach, and Center roles, Real-world airport simulations, Offline voice recognition, Career progression and premium airports

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Role Pack: Center + Clearance | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium — Full Roster | $9.99 | one-time |


### Approach

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/approach-landing-simulator/id6795548973)

Experience realistic flight landings with intuitive tilt controls. Master 32 challenging approaches across 10 real-world airports with various aircraft. Improve your skills with detailed scoring and replay options.

**Highlights:** Intuitive tilt controls for flight simulation, 32 handcrafted landing approaches, 10 real-world airport scenarios, Multiple aircraft types, Detailed landing performance scoring, Replay landing sequences, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ATC free?

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

### Is Approach free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ATC or Approach?

Approach is rated higher. ATC averages 2.8 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Approach averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ATC or Approach have ads?

ATC shows ads; Approach does not.

### Which is updated more often, ATC or Approach?

ATC ships an update every 9 days, and Approach every 9 days. Most recently, ATC was updated on October 24, 2026 and Approach on October 25, 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.*