# Sim Flights Tracker vs Hangar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sim Flights Tracker at none against Hangar's 12. Sim Flights Tracker also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). Hangar's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Sim Flights Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Sim Flights Tracker against 4.9 for Hangar. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Sim Flights Tracker ships an update every 2 months, Hangar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sim Flights Tracker | Hangar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-flights-tracker/id1594401428/reviews)** | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Donald Sepeng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1594401430) | [Fly Hangar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710080060) |

## What reviewers say

### Sim Flights Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sim-flights-tracker/id1594401428)

Track live aircraft on the Vatsim and Ivao networks. View detailed flight information, network statistics, and an interactive map showing aircraft positions in real-time.

**Highlights:** Live aircraft tracking, Vatsim and Ivao network data, Flight information display, Network flight statistics, Custom interactive map

**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 Sim Flights Tracker free?

Sim Flights Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hangar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sim Flights Tracker or Hangar?

Sim Flights Tracker is rated higher. Sim Flights Tracker averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hangar averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Sim Flights Tracker or Hangar have ads?

Both Sim Flights Tracker and Hangar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sim Flights Tracker or Hangar?

Sim Flights Tracker ships an update every 2 months, and Hangar every 5 days. Most recently, Sim Flights Tracker was updated on June 5, 2026 and Hangar on September 24, 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.*