EFBOne vs HOTs.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EFBOne
This cross-platform software integrates all flight operations into a single, customizable platform. It offers flexible workflow options designed to meet the exact operational needs of airlines, covering modules like journey logs, flight planning, and document management.
- Cross-platform integration
- Customizable workflow
- Journey Log module
- Electronic Flight Planning
- Document Management
- Chart Viewer integration
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EFBOne – the world’s first true EFB Cross-Platform software powered by International Flight Support. The new platform seamlessly integrates all flight ops in one place and offers the most flexible set-up options, providing airlines with a truly agile & customizable workflow process. App’s workflow design is adapted to cover the exact operational needs of an airline. EFBOne provides full suites or selected module combinations such as Journey Log, Electronic Flight Planning, M & B/eLoadsheet, eReporting, Document Mgmt, and Library Module, Chart Viewer integration, and in some cases also Performance Module integration. You can apply for a customized demo here: https://ifs.aero/demo/ Request an online demo session Eager to see EFBOne in action? Sign-up for a free, non-binding online demo session and see how agility can make a difference for your airline!
HOTs.
This aviation tool provides pilots with critical operational data and real-time hazard monitoring. Visualize global weather and turbulence reports on an interactive 3D globe for enhanced situational awareness.
- Real-time hazard monitoring
- Interactive 3D globe visualization
- SIGMETs, PIREPs, AIREPs
- Turbulence reports
- High-level hazard overlays
- Pilot-focused interface
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HOTs is an operational flight intelligence platform built for professional pilots. Originally designed as a winter operations holdover calculator, HOTs has evolved into a comprehensive aviation hazard and situational awareness tool — delivering critical operational data in a clean, pilot-focused interface. Monitor aviation hazards worldwide through an interactive 3D globe: • SIGMETs • PIREPs • AIREPs • Turbulence reports • High-level hazard overlays See threats at cruise levels, oceanic routes, and continental airspace in real time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lagary.com/one/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EFBOne at none against HOTs.'s 1. EFBOne also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). HOTs.'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). On price, ads and 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
Both are free to download. HOTs. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. EFBOne asks for nothing beyond the download.
EFBOne ships an update monthly, HOTs. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EFBOne | HOTs. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 353 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IFS Aps | Lagary Systems, Inc |
Customer experience
EFBOne
HOTs.
In-app purchases
EFBOne
No in-app purchases
HOTs.
- HOTs Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year









