# Hangar vs QuickColdAlt

Hangar and QuickColdAlt both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of QuickColdAlt's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's. QuickColdAlt also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Hangar's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 11 days). On price, rating 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. QuickColdAlt asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hangar against 5.0 for QuickColdAlt. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of QuickColdAlt's.

Hangar ships an update every 5 days, QuickColdAlt every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hangar | QuickColdAlt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickcoldalt/id6739363484/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 142 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fly Hangar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710080060) | [SEUNGSOO YOU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1785034668) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### QuickColdAlt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quickcoldalt/id6739363484)

This utility calculates temperature and altitude corrections for flight operations. It offers a user-friendly interface for quick and reliable results, with a dark mode ideal for night flying. The app is completely free and ad-free.

**Highlights:** Temperature and altitude correction calculation, User-friendly interface, Fast results (under 10 seconds), Clear and reliable display, Dark mode for night flights, Completely free and ad-free

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hangar free?

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

### Is QuickColdAlt free?

QuickColdAlt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Hangar or QuickColdAlt?

QuickColdAlt is rated higher. Hangar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while QuickColdAlt averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Hangar or QuickColdAlt have ads?

Hangar shows ads; QuickColdAlt does not.

### Which is updated more often, Hangar or QuickColdAlt?

Hangar ships an update every 5 days, and QuickColdAlt every 11 days. Most recently, Hangar was updated on October 16, 2026 and QuickColdAlt on October 9, 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.*