Comparison

AeroV vs HOTs.

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

Head to head
About

AeroV

This service turns your smartphone into an extension of an aircraft's phone system, enabling voice calls and text messages over the aircraft's broadband internet. It integrates with various satellite networks and offers advanced call management features.

Highlights
  • VoIP calling over aircraft broadband
  • Direct dialing from contacts
  • Call waiting, hold, and 3-way conferencing
  • Multiple call management
  • Global One Number integration
  • Satellite network compatibility
Features
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AeroV® is a VoIP service that enables any smartphone to be an extension of the aircraft phone system. Satcom Direct's AeroV® service was the first Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) solution designed and built specifically for aviation. AeroV enables full featured voice calling using the aircraft broadband internet connection and your personal smartphone – no computer needed. Your phone becomes an extension of the aircraft phone system, allowing you to be reached directly through the Global One Number® (GON) and the extension you configure. Simply connect to the Wi-Fi on the aircraft to make calls from your phone’s contact list. Standard Features: * Direct dialing voice calls and text messages using your contacts * Features call waiting, call hold, and 3-way conference calling * Provides intuitive interface for multiple call management that gives you the ability to utilize phone contacts, swap, merge, split and transfer calls * Integrated with Global One Number® service for extension assignment * Integrated with SDR Gateway and Simphone * Works with Yonder®, Iridium, and Inmarsat satellite networks * Used on Yonder (SIP) & SBB streaming channels (IAX and AMBE2) * VPN Support * G.729 codec included in app * Support for DTMF: ability to enter numbers and use an auto attendant via RFC 2833, SIP INFO and Inband Supported Manufacturers: · AeroV® Gateway - Satcom Direct's exclusive VoIP service · Aircell GAC®- Aircell Axxess Transceiver Configuration for Gulfstream Aircraft · Aircell Axxess®- Aircell Axxess Transceiver · Aspire CSU-100 · EMS CCU - eNfusion® CCU-200 · EMS CNX - EMS CNX200-20 · Honeywell CG-710 - Honeywell's Communication Gateway Unit · Cobham · IridiumGo · SDR - Satcom Direct Router · SDR Gateway · SDR Gateway Legacy S/W · Simphonē product line Supported Operating System: · iOS 13 and above

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

AeroV4 screens
HOTs.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AeroV at none against HOTs.'s 1. AeroV also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). HOTs.'s advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 8 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HOTs. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. AeroV asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AeroV ships an update every 8 months, HOTs. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AeroV versus HOTs.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAeroVHOTs.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatcom DirectLagary Systems, Inc

Customer experience

AeroV

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HOTs.

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AeroV

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

HOTs.

Subscriptions1
  • HOTs Full Access3 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is AeroV free?
AeroV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HOTs. free?
HOTs. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AeroV or HOTs. have ads?
Neither AeroV nor HOTs. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AeroV or HOTs.?
AeroV ships an update every 8 months, and HOTs. every 5 days. Most recently, AeroV was updated on October 14, 2026 and HOTs. on September 30, 2026.

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