Comparison

Iceman De vs HOTs 2026

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Iceman De

Features
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Iceman De-Ice Tracker is a revolutionary digital record keeping suite targeted at de-icing providers operating at smaller aerodromes. Bent on replacing pen and paper as a primary method of record keeping, Iceman is designed to integrate into existing record keeping systems. Providing an intuitive user interface with familiar terminology in our mobile application and web-based administration panel, Iceman keeps employee re-training costs low.

About

HOTs 2026

Features
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This app contains the 2026-27 aircraft ground de/anti-icing fluid holdover times (HOTs) and related guidance as published by Transport Canada (TC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Key Features: • Dual Functionality: Calculate HOTs using user-input weather/fluid data or browse official HOT PDFs directly in-app. • HOT Clock: Tracks time since fluid application with a visual timer and alerts at lower (optional) and upper HOT limits. • DSHOTs: Includes degree-specific HOTs for Snow, Snow + Ice Crystals, and Snow + Freezing Fog for Type II, III, and IV fluids. • Real-Time Weather: Automatically integrates METAR weather data into the HOT calculator. • Custom Settings: Set authority, HOT table type (standard/adjusted), alerts, time zone, DSHOTs, METAR integration, and light/dark mode. • Event Log: Logs each HOT Clock event with full details. Export or delete logs from the More tab; all data is stored locally. Developed by APS Aviation Inc., the company responsible for developing and managing the holdover time table data on behalf of TC and the FAA for the last two decades. Privacy Policy: https://rheacanada.ca/aps-holdover-times-app-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://rheacanada.ca/aps-holdover-times-app-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Iceman De4 screens
HOTs 20264 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Iceman De at Free against HOTs 2026's $29.99. HOTs 2026's advantage is chart position (#149 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Iceman De is free to download; HOTs 2026 costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 5 level
Iceman De versus HOTs 2026: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIceman DeHOTs 2026
PriceFree — better$29.99
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank—#149 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB181 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperCedric McDonaldAPS Aviation Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Iceman De

No in-app purchases

None

HOTs 2026

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Iceman De free?
Iceman De is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOTs 2026 free?
HOTs 2026 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Iceman De or HOTs 2026 have ads?
Neither Iceman De nor HOTs 2026 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Iceman De or HOTs 2026?
Iceman De ships an update every 2 weeks, and HOTs 2026 every 2 weeks. Most recently, Iceman De was updated on October 12, 2026 and HOTs 2026 on October 31, 2026.

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