# SkyDemon vs Holding Pattern Computer

The clearest difference is price: SkyDemon at Free against Holding Pattern Computer's $11.99. SkyDemon also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (546 vs 176). Holding Pattern Computer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SkyDemon is free to download; Holding Pattern Computer costs $11.99 up front. SkyDemon sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Holding Pattern Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SkyDemon against 4.9 for Holding Pattern Computer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 546 and 176 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 92% of SkyDemon's written reviews are positive against 91% of Holding Pattern Computer's.

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, Holding Pattern Computer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkyDemon | Holding Pattern Computer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $11.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (546 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081/reviews) | **[4.9 (176 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holding-pattern-computer/id1093542620/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **546** | 176 |
| Positive reviews | **92.3% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 52 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.2** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Divelements Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/497184084) | [Aviation Mobile Apps, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/286046308) |

## What reviewers say

### SkyDemon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skydemon/id497184081)

Plan and navigate VFR flights across Europe with detailed aeronautical charts, dynamic airspace clipping, and real-time hazard warnings. Features include virtual radar, automated weather briefings, and comprehensive flight logging for pilots.

**Highlights:** Vector aeronautical charts with dynamic airspace clipping, Intuitive route planning and modification, Virtual Radar for hazard and airspace visualization, Automated weather briefings (TAF, METAR, SIGMET), Real-time hazard and airspace warnings, Georeferenced airfield plates and documents, Fuel, weight, and balance calculations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SkyDemon iOS Subscription | $199.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic
- 🚀 Best software ever used
- 🚀 Essential for flying
- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Unbeatable in all respects

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Updates can be slow
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited to 2 devices

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with latest iPad OS
- Crashes when trying to download all charts

**Requested features**

- Print PLOG or route on iPad
- Improved logbook functionality
- Support for official CAA/NATS charts
- Synthetic vision
- IFR flight plan filing to Eurocontrol


### Holding Pattern Computer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holding-pattern-computer/id1093542620)

Master complex flight maneuvers with intuitive, turn-by-turn guidance for various entry types and holds. This app analyzes wind patterns and flight dynamics to provide real-time, adaptive directions, minimizing pilot workload and maximizing path accuracy for safe navigation.

**Highlights:** Turn-by-turn guidance for Direct, Teardrop, and Parallel entries, Real-time wind correction and flight dynamics analysis, High-Precision Entry (HPE) system, Advanced Holding Pattern Solution (HPS), EFC algorithms, Hybrid Parallel/Teardrop entry method

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkyDemon free?

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

### Is Holding Pattern Computer free?

Holding Pattern Computer costs $11.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SkyDemon or Holding Pattern Computer?

Holding Pattern Computer is rated higher. SkyDemon averages 4.8 out of 5 from 546 ratings, while Holding Pattern Computer averages 4.9 from 176 ratings.

### Do SkyDemon or Holding Pattern Computer have ads?

Neither SkyDemon nor Holding Pattern Computer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkyDemon or Holding Pattern Computer?

SkyDemon ships an update monthly, and Holding Pattern Computer every 11 months. Most recently, SkyDemon was updated on September 23, 2026 and Holding Pattern Computer on September 20, 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.*