SkyDecode: Air Traffic Control

Name: SkyDecode: Air Traffic Control
Rating: 4.4 (177 reviews)
Author: Tap Water

By: Tap Water

Listen, Decode, Learn ATC

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Features & Capabilities

SkyDecode combines ATC practice with real-time flight tracking for student pilots, aviation English learners, and aviation enthusiasts. It pairs synchronized ATC dialogues with a text view, enabling you to read along while you listen, helping you learn phraseology, callsign formats, and the flow of typical exchanges.

The app features a live flight map with fast refresh and a clean, radar-inspired interface designed for focused study sessions. SkyDecode is an independent app and is not affiliated with any air traffic control authority. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy links are available on the site.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Education

By:

Tap Water

Rating:

4.40

(177) 13 new ratings

Version:

4.0.3 Last updated: 2026-05-25

Version code:

886092047

Creation date:

2026-03-26

Compatible devices:

Size:

43.63MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-05

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 122,101 ▲ 3,786

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Developed by:

Tap Water

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/skydecode-air-traffic-control/id6760329720

Website:

https://www.tapwater.life

User Reviews

User reviews praise the app’s real-time AI transcription and clean UI, but repeatedly criticize its live-feed claims, heavy paywalls, and use of LiveATC audio with questionable licensing and misleading ads. Transcripts can be inaccurate or delayed.

Pros

Real-time AI transcription makes ATC conversations understandable and is widely praised as the app's best part.
Clean, uncluttered UI with fast airport lookup (found my airport in seconds).
Transcription-based features are highlighted as a key differentiator, offering real-time text for easier follow-along.

Cons

Not truly live: users report outdated transmissions and mismatches with advertised live feed.
Aggressive paid subscription model with sign-up loops, high costs (e.g., six dollars per week or $75) and difficulty canceling.
Rips LiveATC audio without clear licensing and is paired with advertising that users find misleading.
Transcripts can be inaccurate or delayed and may not match the audio or map data.

Recent reviews

Every where in the app preview it tells you that it live. That is totally false and I caught them within 5 minutes of downloading the app. The ATC was talking to an airline that hasn’t existed for days! That certainly isn’t live. Top that all off I can’t find where to cancel this darn app. I guess I’m going to call my credit card company and explain this to them so I don’t pay for this falsely advertised app. I would give them zero stars if I could.

by Up*****, 2026-05-08

First traffic I’m hearing is spirit airlines talking about landing with passengers in Atlanta. This is several days after spirit airlines shutdown. It’s not real or they’re playing old transmissions