TLAR vs Hold Entry Calculator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TLAR
This app calculates aircraft performance for general aviation pilots, including takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing. It offers basic calculations for pre-loaded aircraft in the free version, with advanced real-time, dynamic performance metrics and emergency glide functionality in its subscription tiers.
- Aircraft performance calculations
- Real-time dynamic recalculations
- Emergency glide functionality
- Heads-up display mode
- Global airfield database
- Customizable safety margins
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The TLAR ("That Looks About Right!") app is designed to improve general aviation pilot situational awareness of aircraft performance. TLAR computes takeoff, climb, cruise, and landing performance of the following single-engine aircraft types (Expert version allows you to build your own plane type, below are pre-loaded): • Aero L39C (L39) • American Champion Super Decathlon (8KCAB) • Bonanza A36 (A36) • Cessna 150M (C150M) • Cessna 152 (C152) • Cessna 170B (C170B) • Cessna 172M (C172M) • Cessna 172N (C172N) • Cessna 172S (C172S) • Cessna 180K (C180K) • Cessna 182P (C182P) • Cessna T-240 (C240T) • Cessna A185F (CA185F) • Cirrus SR20 (SR20) • Cirrus SR22 (SR22) • Cirrus SR22T (SR22T) • Cub Crafters FX-2 (FX2) • Cub Crafters FX-3 (FX3) • Diamond DA40 (DA40) • Glasair Sportsman (GLSP) • Glasair Glastar (GLST) • Harmon Rocket II (HROC2) • Kitfox 7 Series SS (K7SS) • Kitfox 7 Series STI (K7STI) • Mooney M20F (M20F) • North American Aviation T-6G (T6G) • Piper J3 (J3) • Piper PA18 (PA18) • Piper PA22 (PA22) • Piper PA24-250 (PA24250) • Piper PA24-260 (PA24260) • Piper PA28-140 (PA28140) • Piper PA28-181 (PA28181) • Vans RV-4 (RV4) • Vans RV-6 (RV6) • Vans RV-7 (RV7) • Vans RV-8 (RV8) • Vans RV-10 (RV10) • Vans RV-12iS (RV12iS) • Vans RV-14A (RV14A) The basic version of the app is free. It predicts aircraft performance using user-entered weather and elevation information in a static fashion like a calculator. The pro version requires a subscription, but offers significantly more features and capabilities. It dynamically recalculates performance in real time responding to the aircraft's 3D position and automatically updated weather conditions. With the addition of airfield information from either the included 73,000 airfield global database or user-defined airstrips, TLAR computes additional performance metrics such as predicted height by end of the runway on takeoff, bearing, distance, glide path, and descent rate required to the airfield, predicted stopping point on the runway during landing, approach stability on short-final, displaying that status visually, and audibly in your headset (for aircraft with communication panels that can connect via bluetooth or cable to your phone). The pro version allows the pilot to set tailorable safety margins and warns the pilot if predicted performance will violate any of the set safety criteria. The expert version adds patent-pending emergency glide functionality, telemetry recording, and automatic landing zone loading. It will tell you where and how high you will be when your aircraft will be capable of conducting an engine windmilling turnback to the runway on takeoff or in cruise. During takeoff and climb it will show you your current wind-corrected glide footprint and announce on headset your latest abort point, when a turnback is possible and show you the route of flight back to the runway along with your predicted altitude when reaching the runway. The expert version also has a heads-up display, NEXRAD radar, custom plane types, and store telemetry. We continue to add features to this version. Supported iPhone models: : X and up Operating system: iOS 17 or better for new interface (14.3 thru 16 will download the legacy TLAR version which has nearly the same functions, but a different interface). Supported iPad models: cellular models required (GPS) with minimum A12 chip performance or greater For more information or to download the TLAR Pilot Manual see www.TLARPILOT.com. You can find the End User License Agreement at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ And you can read the Owyhee Aviation, LLC privacy policy here: https://www.tlarpilot.com/privacy-policy.html
Hold Entry Calculator
This tool assists pilots in quickly determining the correct entry type for instrument flight rules (IFR) holding patterns. It simplifies the process by allowing users to set headings and holding radials, with the entry type displayed prominently. Designed for both student and experienced pilots, it aims to eliminate confusion during flight.
- Calculate hold entries in seconds
- Set heading to fix
- Set holding radial
- Switch between left and right turns
- View entry type at a glance
- Access detailed instructions
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Hold Entry Calculator helps pilots calculate hold entries in seconds! Features (Built for WatchOS): -Set heading to the fix by tapping the heading button and turning the knob -Set holding radial (outbound) by tapping the radial button and turning the knob -Tap the buttons to change between left and right turns -Look at the top to see your entry type Press the "I" button for detailed instructions in the app! This tool is for instrument students and experienced pilots alike. Never be confused about an IFR holding pattern entry again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TLAR at Free against Hold Entry Calculator's $1.99. TLAR also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). Hold Entry Calculator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On rating, 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
TLAR is free to download; Hold Entry Calculator costs $1.99 up front. TLAR sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Hold Entry Calculator asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for TLAR against 5.0 for Hold Entry Calculator. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TLAR has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of TLAR's written reviews are positive against 100% of Hold Entry Calculator's.
TLAR ships an update every 3 weeks, Hold Entry Calculator weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TLAR | Hold Entry Calculator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Owyhee Aviation, LLC | Alexander Wanagel |
Customer experience
TLAR
Hold Entry Calculator
In-app purchases
TLAR
- pro$1.991 Month
- expert$3.991 Month
Hold Entry Calculator
No in-app purchases
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