E145 Virtual Panel vs Hangar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
E145 Virtual Panel
This app serves as a self-study tool for pilots preparing for E145 training. It offers interactive panels, detailed button explanations, and quick search functions for limitations, definitions, and aviation abbreviations to reduce study time.
- Interactive virtual panels
- 900+ fully functional buttons with explanations
- Pan and zoom capabilities
- Fast search for limitations and definitions
- Save notes and dark mode
- High fidelity images
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The **E145 Virtual Panel App** provides pilots with a powerful self-study tool designed to support both initial and recurrent E145 training. The app helps pilots become familiar with cockpit panel layout, button functionality, system indications, limitations, definitions, and aircraft references, reducing preparation time and improving training readiness. **E145 Virtual Panel App includes:** * More than **900 fully functional buttons** with explanations, images, and references * Detailed E145 button explanations * High-fidelity cockpit images * Pan and zoom capabilities * E145 limitations with fast search * E145 definitions with fast search * E145 EICAS messages list with fast search * FAA abbreviations with fast search * Jeppesen abbreviations with fast search * Aviation glossary with fast search * Notes feature: save your personal notes and keep them even when your device is off * Dark mode support **Version 3.0** now includes more than **80 interactive images** within the E145 panel, providing a more complete and visual way to study aircraft systems, indications, and cockpit functionality. The following interactive virtual panels and system areas are included: * Electrical Synoptic * Hydraulic Synoptic * ECS Synoptic * Flight Controls Synoptic * Fuel Synoptic * TCAS * EGPWS * HSI Modes * HSI Weather Radar Indications * MFD Weather Radar * Airspeed Tape Indications * Vertical Speed Indications * AHRS Fail Annunciations * Aileron Schematic * Landing Gear * Air Conditioning * Electronic Attitude Indicator * Baggage Detection / Extinguishing * Tuning Backup Control * Digital Chronometer * Engine Fuel Schematic * Powerplant Schematic * Mask Stowage Box * Altitude Tape Indications * ADI Indications * Oxygen Mask Functions * PFD Annunciations * PFD Miscompares * EGPWS Display on PFD * ADI Takeoff * TCAS Indications on PFD * Windshear Indications on PFD * Horizontal Profile Indications * Full EICAS Functions * Thrust Lever Buttons * DVDR * Flight Attendant Panel **Note:** Aircraft manufacturers and operators may use slightly different cockpit configurations. The panels, buttons, and switches shown in this app represent a specific E145 configuration. The **E145 Virtual Panel App** is designed to be a complete study companion for pilots who want to review and understand the E145 cockpit, systems, indications, limitations, and operational references in one place.
Hangar
This app is a flight tracking and social platform for pilots. It automatically logs flights, allows sharing of journeys, and helps discover new airports with detailed information. Relive flights with 3D replays and manage your pilot profile.
- Automatic flight logging
- Manual flight logging with ADS-B data
- Flight sharing and 3D replays
- Airport discovery with amenities
- Pilot profile management
- Real-time flight notifications
- Export to LogTen Pro
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Hangar – Social Flight Tracker Hangar is the ultimate flight companion built by pilots, for pilots. Trusted by over 15,000 GA pilots worldwide, Hangar helps you automatically track your flights, share your journeys, and discover new airports—all from your phone. Whether you're logging hours, planning your next $100 burger hop, or just watching your friends fly, Hangar brings the entire aviation lifestyle into one seamless experience. Automatic & Manual Flight Logging Never forget a flight again. Hangar uses smart flight detection and ADS-B-powered tracking to automatically log and organize your trips—even multi-leg flights. Missed a flight? No problem—manually log past flights using data from ADS-B sources like FlightRadar24 and FlightAware to complete your flight history. When you’re ready, export directly into LogTen, LogTen Pro, or LogTen Pilot Logbook with one tap—perfect for keeping your logbook current. Flight Sharing Share your favorite flights with friends or the whole Hangar community. Your flights are mapped, documented, and replayable in 3D—perfect for storytelling or reviewing key moments. Already plan routes elsewhere? Import KML and GPX files from ForeFlight, ForeFlight Mobile EFB, and Garmin Pilot to instantly sync into Hangar. 3D Replays Watch your altitude and route unfold with immersive 3D flight views—perfect for reliving unforgettable flights. Bring in tracks created in ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Garmin Pilot, then export results straight into LogTen Pro to keep your training record organized. Pilot Profiles Show off your ratings, favorite airplanes, home airport, and every trip you’ve logged in one clean, personalized profile. Export your entire history into LogTen, LogTen Pro, or LogTen Pilot Logbook to ensure your pilot profile stays up to date across platforms. Discover Airports Like Never Before Explore over 70,000 airports worldwide. Filter by amenities like camping, food, golf, and museums. View live webcams, flights, and more. Found a field you love? Tap to open it directly in ForeFlight, ForeFlight Mobile EFB, Garmin Pilot, Apple Maps, or Google Maps. From research to route planning—it’s instant. Real-Time Notifications Get texts when your friends take off or land, track their progress, and be ready with a camera at touchdown. Leaderboards & Flight Stats See where you rank by total time, distance, and more. Compete with friends or just celebrate your milestones. Get Hangar Pro – More Tools, More Flying Fun! Upgrade to Hangar Pro and unlock: Text notifications & web tracking for your loved ones Share, replay, and view your flights in 3D Watch and get notified on other live flights Unlock your own personal flying map on your profile Whether you need to import KML/GPX routes from ForeFlight Mobile EFB, sync trip plans from Garmin Pilot, or export flights to LogTen, LogTen Pro, and LogTen Pilot Logbook, Hangar connects it all into one seamless aviation hub. Terms & Conditions: https://hangar.fyi/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Hangar at Free against E145 Virtual Panel's $14.99. Hangar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 39 months). E145 Virtual Panel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Hangar is free to download; E145 Virtual Panel costs $14.99 up front. Hangar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. E145 Virtual Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.
Hangar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of E145 Virtual Panel's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's.
E145 Virtual Panel ships an update every 39 months, Hangar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | E145 Virtual Panel | Hangar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 63.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 39 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 170 MB | 142 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jorge Gonzalez Galvan | Fly Hangar, LLC |
Customer experience
E145 Virtual Panel
Hangar
Bugs and requests
E145 Virtual Panel
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Hangar
Reported bugs
4 issues- Login/registration issues
- Profile picture uploads not working
- Notification taps not taking users to relevant content
- Following feed not updating properly
Requested features
4 requests- Add more aircraft types and smaller airfields
- Improve notification system and in-app navigation
- Implement a 'help' section for feedback and feature ideas
- Allow users to add custom locations and aircraft
In-app purchases
E145 Virtual Panel
No in-app purchases
Hangar
- Hangar Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
- Weekly1 Month trial$5.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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- Hangar Plus Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
- Hangar Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Hangar Family Monthly7 Days trial$15.991 Month
- Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Annual1 Month trial$69.991 Year
- Hangar Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
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