Astra ITS vs HOTs.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Astra ITS
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BASED AT THE TOLUCA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IN MEXICO, ASTRA AVIATION IS YOUR DOOR TO A NEW EXPERIENCE IN AIR SERVICE. PRIORITIZING SAFETY, EFFICIENCY AND OUR COMMITMENT TO THE HIGHEST QUALITY STANDARDS, WE HAVE CREATED A BAST PORTFOLIO OF SERVICES DEDICATED TO AVIATION WITH FAIR AND EXCELLENT PRICES FOR OUR CLIENTS.
HOTs.
This aviation tool provides pilots with critical operational data and real-time hazard monitoring. Visualize global weather and turbulence reports on an interactive 3D globe for enhanced situational awareness.
- Real-time hazard monitoring
- Interactive 3D globe visualization
- SIGMETs, PIREPs, AIREPs
- Turbulence reports
- High-level hazard overlays
- Pilot-focused interface
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HOTs is an operational flight intelligence platform built for professional pilots. Originally designed as a winter operations holdover calculator, HOTs has evolved into a comprehensive aviation hazard and situational awareness tool — delivering critical operational data in a clean, pilot-focused interface. Monitor aviation hazards worldwide through an interactive 3D globe: • SIGMETs • PIREPs • AIREPs • Turbulence reports • High-level hazard overlays See threats at cruise levels, oceanic routes, and continental airspace in real time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lagary.com/one/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Astra ITS at none against HOTs.'s 1. Astra ITS also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). HOTs.'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. HOTs. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Astra ITS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Astra ITS ships an update every 6 months, HOTs. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Astra ITS | HOTs. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 74 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julio Torres Rodriguez | Lagary Systems, Inc |
In-app purchases
Astra ITS
No in-app purchases
HOTs.
- HOTs Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year
