# ATC vs AeroGlide

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AeroGlide at 100% against ATC's 0%. AeroGlide also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and ads (none vs shown). ATC's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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 AeroGlide sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

AeroGlide 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ATC's written reviews are positive against 100% of AeroGlide's.

ATC ships an update every 9 days, AeroGlide every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ATC | AeroGlide |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/aeroglide-flight-simulator/id6802545974/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [James Payoyo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790543357) | [Jan Sokol](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896490456) |

## 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 |


### AeroGlide

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aeroglide-flight-simulator/id6802545974)

Experience a realistic flight simulator with pre-flight briefings, a diverse aircraft catalog, and an intuitive touch control system. Import custom planes and scenery to expand your virtual hangar and explore various missions and training scenarios.

**Highlights:** Pre-flight briefing, Bundled aircraft catalog, Replay tools, Gamepad support, Accessible touch flight model, Community aircraft import

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AeroGlide Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ATC free?

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

### Is AeroGlide free?

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

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

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

### Do ATC or AeroGlide have ads?

ATC shows ads; AeroGlide does not.

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

ATC ships an update every 9 days, and AeroGlide every 2 weeks. Most recently, ATC was updated on October 24, 2026 and AeroGlide 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.*