Comparison

MasterPilot vs Hangar

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

Head to head
About

MasterPilot

This AI-powered flight training app helps aspiring pilots master maneuvers faster and more affordably. It offers automatic maneuver detection, 3D flight visualization, and personalized feedback to enhance learning and reduce training time. Share progress with instructors and achieve your pilot's license goals.

Highlights
  • AI-powered flight instruction
  • Automatic maneuver detection and scoring
  • 3D flight visualization
  • Personalized feedback
  • Progress sharing with instructors
  • Reduced training time and costs
Features
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Are you frustrated with the slow progress and high costs of flight training? Imagine mastering complex maneuvers faster, with pinpoint accuracy, and at a fraction of the cost. Now you can, with MasterPilot – your AI-powered flight instructor in your pocket. MasterPilot isn't just another flight training app. It's a game-changing tool that transforms your learning experience: - Significantly reduce your training time and costs - Gain confidence with automatic maneuver detection and scoring - Visualize your flights in stunning 3D for deeper insights - Receive personalized feedback as if a seasoned instructor was always by your side - Share your progress effortlessly with your real-life instructors Pilots who use MasterPilot report passing their check rides with fewer hours and higher scores. Whether you're a student pilot dreaming of your first solo or a seasoned flyer aiming for that commercial license, MasterPilot adapts to your skill level. Don't let another flight go by without maximizing your learning. Start your free trial today and experience the future of flight training. With MasterPilot, your pilot's license is closer than you think – and your wallet will thank you. Download now and elevate your skills to new heights! MasterPilot Term Of Use: https://masterpilot.aero/terms-of-service/

About

Hangar

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
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Hangar – Social Flight Tracker Hangar is the ultimate flight companion built by pilots, for pilots. Trusted by over 15,000 GA pilots worldwide, Hangar helps you automatically track your flights, share your journeys, and discover new airports—all from your phone. Whether you're logging hours, planning your next $100 burger hop, or just watching your friends fly, Hangar brings the entire aviation lifestyle into one seamless experience. Automatic & Manual Flight Logging Never forget a flight again. Hangar uses smart flight detection and ADS-B-powered tracking to automatically log and organize your trips—even multi-leg flights. Missed a flight? No problem—manually log past flights using data from ADS-B sources like FlightRadar24 and FlightAware to complete your flight history. When you’re ready, export directly into LogTen, LogTen Pro, or LogTen Pilot Logbook with one tap—perfect for keeping your logbook current. Flight Sharing Share your favorite flights with friends or the whole Hangar community. Your flights are mapped, documented, and replayable in 3D—perfect for storytelling or reviewing key moments. Already plan routes elsewhere? Import KML and GPX files from ForeFlight, ForeFlight Mobile EFB, and Garmin Pilot to instantly sync into Hangar. 3D Replays Watch your altitude and route unfold with immersive 3D flight views—perfect for reliving unforgettable flights. Bring in tracks created in ForeFlight Mobile EFB or Garmin Pilot, then export results straight into LogTen Pro to keep your training record organized. Pilot Profiles Show off your ratings, favorite airplanes, home airport, and every trip you’ve logged in one clean, personalized profile. Export your entire history into LogTen, LogTen Pro, or LogTen Pilot Logbook to ensure your pilot profile stays up to date across platforms. Discover Airports Like Never Before Explore over 70,000 airports worldwide. Filter by amenities like camping, food, golf, and museums. View live webcams, flights, and more. Found a field you love? Tap to open it directly in ForeFlight, ForeFlight Mobile EFB, Garmin Pilot, Apple Maps, or Google Maps. From research to route planning—it’s instant. Real-Time Notifications Get texts when your friends take off or land, track their progress, and be ready with a camera at touchdown. Leaderboards & Flight Stats See where you rank by total time, distance, and more. Compete with friends or just celebrate your milestones. Get Hangar Pro – More Tools, More Flying Fun! Upgrade to Hangar Pro and unlock: Text notifications & web tracking for your loved ones Share, replay, and view your flights in 3D Watch and get notified on other live flights Unlock your own personal flying map on your profile Whether you need to import KML/GPX routes from ForeFlight Mobile EFB, sync trip plans from Garmin Pilot, or export flights to LogTen, LogTen Pro, and LogTen Pilot Logbook, Hangar connects it all into one seamless aviation hub. Terms & Conditions: https://hangar.fyi/terms

Screenshots

MasterPilot4 screens
Hangar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hangar at 4.9 against MasterPilot's 2.3. Hangar also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 3) and review sentiment (64% vs 50%). MasterPilot's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MasterPilot sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $259.99 per year and Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hangar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of MasterPilot's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MasterPilot ships an update weekly, Hangar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 28, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MasterPilot versus Hangar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMasterPilotHangar
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (3 ratings)4.9 (1.1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews63.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31.1K — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size753 MB142 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSOFLOWORKS INCFly Hangar, LLC

Customer experience

MasterPilot

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Hangar

All ratings1,119 ratings
Positive96.6%
Neutral1.3%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive63.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative24.6%

Bugs and requests

MasterPilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hangar

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MasterPilot

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Annual1 Month trial$259.991 Year
12 purchases

Hangar

Subscriptions12
  • Hangar Pro Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly1 Month trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Month
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  • Hangar Plus Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Hangar Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Hangar Family Monthly7 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Annual1 Month trial$69.991 Year
  • Hangar Pro Annual7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Hangar Plus Annual7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Hangar Family Annual7 Days trial$139.991 Year

Questions

Is MasterPilot free?
MasterPilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hangar free?
Hangar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MasterPilot or Hangar?
Hangar is rated higher. MasterPilot averages 2.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Hangar averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.
Do MasterPilot or Hangar have ads?
Hangar shows ads; MasterPilot does not.
Which is updated more often, MasterPilot or Hangar?
MasterPilot ships an update weekly, and Hangar every 5 days. Most recently, MasterPilot was updated on July 28, 2026 and Hangar on September 24, 2026.

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