# ATC 4.0 > Pocket Air Traffic Control Sim Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id303195673](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id303195673) ## Overview - **ID:** `id303195673` - **Platform:** Apple - **Type:** Apple app - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** C3 Software - **Category:** Action - **Rating:** 3.20 / 5 (13 ratings) - **Version:** 2.6.4 - **Last updated:** 2018-01-02 - **First published:** 2009-02-06 - **Size:** 47 MB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-24 - **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/atc-4-0/id303195673) - **Website:** [http://atcgame.com](http://atcgame.com/) ## Description Control the Whole Sky! The fate of thousands rests in your hands, as AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER, you must routinely make split-second decisions to avert disaster! Are you up to the task? From the flight control center you oversee all flights in your airspace and you need to control all in and outgoing flights. Be aware that thousands of passengers depend on you! ********* SPECIAL LIMITED TIME SALE ********* To reward our loyal fans, and due to the great success of ATC 4.0, we decided to place ATC on SALE! For a limited time, ATC 4.0 will be reduced from its regular price the lowest possible price in the App Store! We initially wanted to go on sale for 1 week, but we decided to extend the sale for a little while longer. We will return to our normal price very soon, so act quickly! Thanks again to all of our loyal fans! ***** Find out what critics are saying ***** Macworld 4 ½ out 5 “In short order, ATC 4.0 has become one of my favorite iPhone games” AppCraver 10 out 10 “I dig ATC 4.0 in a major way. It’s innovative, challenging and smart. If you like sims, then you’ll want to wrap your head around this one.” SlideToPlay 3 out 4 “We found that ATC 4.0 mostly generated the good kind of stress, keeping us glued to our iPhone.” PocketGamer 7 out 10 “ATC 4.0 comes cleared for landing by the Pocket Gamer crew.” iPhone App Reviews 5 out 5 “The thing I like most is the Survival game where you simply need to clear as many planes as you can before the inevitable mid-air collision ruins your day in the tower.” ***** Game features: ***** - Detailed graphics -- from plane blinking lights and runway lights to tiny cars that drive around on the road - Weather effects, clouds, snow, etc - Wind - Night levels - Elegant touch interface and waypoint system to manage planes - Collision warning effects - Sound effects - Multiple plane types -- from small planes to jumbo jets and military fighters -- all are relying on you to guide them to their destinations! - Airports with up to 6 runways to simulate a busy airfield! If you have a mania for busy airports, you will be satisfied! - High replay value with 49 levels! - Internet highscore leaderboards -- can you compete to be the best ATC in the world? - In-game tutorial - In-game help - Featured scenarios: - day levels, snow levels, cloudy levels - plane emergencies - computers crashing - hurricane winds - high-speed military planes - Presidential visits with no-fly-zones - and more! ********************************************* UPDATE INFORMATION & FORUM DISCUSSION To participate in a discussion about ATC, come to the ATC discussion/comments page : http://www.iphoneappindex.com/2009/02/06/atc-40-control-the-whole-sky/ [ TinyURL: http://tinyurl.com/ba76cu ] (Or, just go to iphoneappindex.com and type "ATC" in the search if the above URL(s) are too hard to remember.) ********************************************** ********************************************** TWITTER USERS! Follow me on twitter for app news: http://twitter.com/cculianu ********************************************** ## Rankings - #346,196 — Overall ## Review summary ATC 4.0 is fun and easy to learn with addictive gameplay and extra content, but is plagued by stability issues, unreliable pathing, touch-screen control problems on small devices, slow iOS updates, and sometimes unfair wind-driven level design. Overall sentiment is mixed: engaging when functional but often troubled by recurring technical and balance problems. ### Pros - Addictive, engaging air-traffic-control style gameplay. - Easy to pick up and learn the basics. - Expansion packs/add-ons provide more content and variety. ### Cons - Frequent crashes/freezes and progress not being saved. - Touch controls can be finicky on small screens; planes and routes appear tiny. - Planes do not reliably follow drawn paths; edge-of-screen losses and wind effects cause misdirection. - Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions and slow developer responses. - Unbalanced or overly difficult levels due to wind effects and spacing; some levels feel impossible. ## Similar extensions and apps - [ATC 4.0 Lite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id303472036) — 2.90 / 5 - [Unmatched Air Traffic Control](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1010849769) — 4.40 / 5 - [Airport Madness Challenge Lite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393575527) — 3.30 / 5 - [ATC Mania](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id452679821) — 4.30 / 5 - [Clear Skies ATC](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6752238381) - [Airport Madness Challenge](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id393575110) — 3.10 / 5 - [Air Traffic Control: ATC Game](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6618135399) — 3.90 / 5 - [Airport Madness Mobile Lite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id366939020) — 3.80 / 5 - [Air Traffic Control Toolkit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6476047950) — 4.30 / 5 - [Planes Control-Airport Manager](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1022848380) — 1.00 / 5 - [Airport Madness World Edition Free](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id991470545) — 2.90 / 5 - [Air Traffic Control 2D](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id949855469) — 4.00 / 5 --- Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id303195673)