# CRJ Virtual Panel vs Hangar

The clearest difference is price: Hangar at Free against CRJ Virtual Panel's $19.99. Hangar also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (64% vs 33%). CRJ Virtual Panel's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

Hangar is free to download; CRJ Virtual Panel costs $19.99 up front. Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. CRJ Virtual Panel asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hangar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of CRJ Virtual Panel's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's.

CRJ Virtual Panel ships an update every 10 months, Hangar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CRJ Virtual Panel | Hangar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crj-virtual-panel/id1506804239/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 691 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gustavo Legarreta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506804238) | [Fly Hangar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710080060) |

## What reviewers say

### CRJ Virtual Panel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crj-virtual-panel/id1506804239)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app serves as a self-study tool for pilots preparing for CRJ training. It offers interactive panels, detailed button explanations, and customizable limitations to reduce study time and familiarize users with aircraft functionality.

**Highlights:** Interactive CRJ panels, Detailed button explanations, Customizable aircraft limitations, Pan and zoom capabilities, Offline access to notes, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Hangar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hangar Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Hangar Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Hangar Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Hangar Family Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Hangar Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Hangar Plus Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Hangar Family Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Intuitive and responsive
- 💡 Unique way to connect with aviation community
- 🤝 Great for networking and sharing experiences
- 🛩️ Helpful for pilots at any stage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Subscription model not clearly communicated
- 🤖 Pushy monetization tactics
- 🤔 Lacking in key features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Profile picture uploads not working
- Notification taps not taking users to relevant content
- Following feed not updating properly

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CRJ Virtual Panel free?

CRJ Virtual Panel costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hangar free?

Hangar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CRJ Virtual Panel or Hangar?

Hangar is rated higher. CRJ Virtual Panel averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Hangar averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do CRJ Virtual Panel or Hangar have ads?

Hangar shows ads; CRJ Virtual Panel does not.

### Which is updated more often, CRJ Virtual Panel or Hangar?

CRJ Virtual Panel ships an update every 10 months, and Hangar every 5 days. Most recently, CRJ Virtual Panel was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hangar on October 19, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*