Comparison

Hangar vs ACE

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

Head to head
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

About

ACE

This application allows users to create and manage checklists for Garmin avionics. It specifically supports the ACE checklist file format, making it ideal for pilots using systems like the G3X Touch.

Highlights
  • Checklist editor
  • ACE checklist file format support
  • Garmin avionics integration
  • G3X Touch compatibility
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A checklist editor for Garmin avionics that support the ACE checklist file format (such as the G3X Touch).

Screenshots

Hangar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ACE at none against Hangar's 12. ACE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (80% vs 64%). Hangar's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 5). On price, rating, device support and iOS requirement 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. Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. ACE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hangar against 5.0 for ACE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of Hangar's written reviews are positive against 80% of ACE's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Hangar versus ACE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangarACE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPad, Mac
Requires iOS18.217.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFly Hangar, LLCPost River Software

Customer experience

Hangar

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

ACE

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and 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

ACE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
None

ACE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hangar free?
Hangar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ACE free?
ACE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hangar or ACE?
ACE is rated higher. Hangar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while ACE averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Hangar or ACE have ads?
Hangar shows ads; ACE does not.

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