# Pilot Time vs Hangar

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pilot Time at none against Hangar's 12. Pilot Time also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (73% vs 64%). Hangar's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 months) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On price 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. Pilot Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hangar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.1K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Pilot Time's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Pilot Time ships an update every 6 months, Hangar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pilot Time | Hangar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-time/id360138989/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 63.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [WillowRoot Apps, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/996072337) | [Fly Hangar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710080060) |

## What reviewers say

### Pilot Time

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-time/id360138989)

Instantly view local, military, and UTC time with a tap. Developed by pilots, this app eliminates mental time conversions by displaying current and past/future times across various time zones. Easily select continents and cities for quick comparisons.

**Highlights:** View local, military, and UTC time, Compare current location time to UTC, Display frequently used time zones, Convert past, current, and future times, Easy continent and city time zone selection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🎯 Accurate time zone conversions
- 💰 Free application with no cost
- ⚡ Quick and easy access to Zulu time
- 📱 iOS widget functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes on app launch
- 📺 Intrusive advertisement pop-ups
- 🔧 Widget loading failures
- 📋 Limited city/location database
- 🎯 Defaults to Los Angeles time zone

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes upon opening after updates
- Widget displays 'UNABLE TO LOAD' error
- App crashes when changing time zones
- Incorrect time zone offsets for some locations (e.g., Sydney)
- Time doesn't update when app is reopened

**Requested features**

- Favorites or saved locations tab
- Flight time and air time calculator
- Julian date display for each time zone
- GPS location detection for automatic time zone
- Multiple simultaneous time zone display (3-4 zones)


### 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 Pilot Time free?

Pilot Time 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, Pilot Time or Hangar?

Hangar is rated higher. Pilot Time averages 4.5 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Hangar averages 4.9 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Pilot Time or Hangar have ads?

Hangar shows ads; Pilot Time does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pilot Time or Hangar?

Pilot Time ships an update every 6 months, and Hangar every 5 days. Most recently, Pilot Time was updated on October 4, 2026 and Hangar on October 19, 2026.

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