Best Aviation Radio Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.9 avg rating
18 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our aviation radio list covers 248+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Aviation Radio Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1ATC - Live Air Traffic RadioATC - Live Air Traffic RadioFree4.7★ (4.4K)NoYesNov 2026
2ATC Radio - Live Air TrafficATC Radio - Live Air TrafficFree4.8★ (58)YesYesNov 2026
3LiveATC Air RadioLiveATC Air Radio$5.993.6★ (646)NoNoNov 2026
4PlaneEnglish: ARSimPlaneEnglish: ARSimFree4.1★ (327)NoYesNov 2026
5AM_SW RadioAM_SW RadioFree3.0★ (2)NoNoOct 2026
6Air Traffic Radar LiveAir Traffic Radar LiveFree1.5★ (43)YesNoOct 2026
7Flightradar24 | Flight TrackerFlightradar24 | Flight TrackerFree4.8★ (682K)YesYesNov 2026
8Aviation radio operator testsAviation radio operator tests$4.99—NoYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Aviation Radio

ATC - Live Air Traffic Radio#1

ATC - Live Air Traffic Radio by Enhanced Radar

Listen to pilots & controllers
Editor's Choice
✈️ Travel
4.7(4.4K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#4in Travel
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Listen to live air traffic radio feeds from over 2,000 US airports, with real-time transcriptions and AI-powered alerts for emergencies. Visualize aircraft movements on detailed airport maps and follow specific planes to stay tuned to their communications.

ATC Radio - Live Air Traffic#2

ATC Radio - Live Air Traffic by Kovan Apps

800+ Airports, Towers & Pilots
Strong Contender
✈️ Travel
4.8(58 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#65in Travel
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Listen to live air traffic control radio from over 800 airports worldwide. Features include background playback, rewind functionality, and airport weather information. A Pro subscription offers AI-powered transcripts, a live map, and audio enhancements.

LiveATC Air Radio#3

LiveATC Air Radio by Dave Pascoe

Live air traffic control radio
Worth Considering
✈️ Travel
3.6😐(646 ratings)
$5.99
#1in Travel
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Listen to live conversations between pilots and air traffic controllers from airports worldwide. Easily find and save your favorite channels, or discover airports near your current location. Explore aviation communications, including high-altitude and oceanic traffic.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great resource for aviation enthusiasts
  • 👍 Helpful for student pilots and ATC communication practice
  • 🔍 Ability to listen to various airports and frequencies
  • 💡 Useful when combined with flight tracking apps

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues and stream dropouts
  • 🔇 Poor audio quality and low volume
  • 🚫 Lack of coverage for certain regions (e.g. UK, Australia)
  • 🕰️ Significant delay compared to real-time ATC communications

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FAQ about Aviation Radio

What are the best aviation radio apps for iPhone?
ATC - Live Air Traffic Radio tops our aviation radio apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 4.4K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top aviation radio apps we rank are free to download, including ATC - Live Air Traffic Radio and ATC Radio - Live Air Traffic.
ATC - Live Air Traffic Radio has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 248+ aviation radio apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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