VatAlert

Name: VatAlert
Rating: 4.2 (157 reviews)
Author: Lefteris Kororos

By: Lefteris Kororos

Your Personal VATSIM Controller Notification App

This app was removed from Google Play Store on 2026-02-16

Features & Capabilities

VatAlert is a dedicated Chrome extension designed for VATSIM pilots who want to stay connected with air traffic control (ATC) during their online flights. The app sends real-time notifications when a VATSIM controller comes online in the pilot's vicinity or when the pilot approaches a controlled airspace. Users can customize notification distances to match their flying preferences and quickly access vital controller details such as frequency, callsign, and logon time.

With features like controller search by callsign, filtering by controller type (tower, approach, etc.), and a user-friendly interface, VatAlert ensures pilots never miss out on communicating with ATC, thus enhancing realism and safety in their simulation experience. Whether you're a seasoned pilot or new to VATSIM, VatAlert is an essential companion for efficient and enjoyable online flying.

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Version:

4.5.0.3 Last updated: 2025-01-01

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Creation date:

2014-03-11

Permissions:

android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS Low risk
android.permission.READ_APP_BADGE Low risk
android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED Low risk

Size:

35.42MB

Email:

lk*****@gmail.com

URLs:

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-02-16

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Developed by:

Lefteris Kororos

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.kororos.vatalert

Email:

lk*****@gmail.com

Website:

http://corenet-solutions.uservoice.com

User Reviews

VatAlert is widely appreciated for enhancing the VATSIM flight experience by providing timely ATC notifications and allowing users to monitor controlled airspace while away from their PCs. Users value the simple interface and ability to disable ads. However, the app faces issues like failure to update timely after VATSIM server changes, missing certain stations and callsigns, connectivity problems on some devices, repetitive alerts, and occasional regional inaccuracies. Overall, it is a reliable tool but could improve with better device compatibility and enhanced notification handling.

Pros

Very useful for VATSIM flights, allowing users to monitor ATC activity and controlled airspace notifications.
Simple, concise, and reliable functionality with a good user interface.
Ability to track multiple ATC entities after feature update.
Option to disable ads appreciated and respected by users.
Helpful for stepping away during long flights without missing ATC contact.

Cons

Issues with app functionality after VATSIM server updates; requires timely developer updates.
Does not recognize or track some FSS stations and certain callsigns consistently.
Network connectivity problems on some devices resulting in 'no network' errors and no data fetched.
Alerts can be repetitive or spammy when centers are online within a radius, and the app stops tracking after detecting active ATC until manually re-entering callsigns.
Incorrect notifications in some regions (e.g., incorrect airspace alerts like Munich instead of local centers).

Recent reviews

I use this on every Vatsim flight. I often need to step away and it's nice to get a notification if ATC pops on frequency or I'm approaching a controller airspace.