# Hangar vs Pilot Wingman

Hangar and Pilot Wingman both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Pilot Wingman's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's. Pilot Wingman also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.2). Hangar's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 7). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Pilot Wingman sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Hangar against 5.0 for Pilot Wingman. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.2K ratings behind it against 7, 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 Pilot Wingman's.

Hangar ships an update every 5 days, Pilot Wingman every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hangar | Pilot Wingman |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-wingman/id6749007912/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 63.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 142 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fly Hangar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710080060) | [David Welsh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1828439661) |

## 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


### Pilot Wingman

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pilot-wingman/id6749007912)

This app serves as a comprehensive digital logbook and utility tool for professional pilots. It automates currency tracking, allows flight history import and export, and includes essential flight tools and calculators. Pilots can also manage expenses and access aviation-related resources.

**Highlights:** Automated pilot currency tracking, Flight history import and export, Professional pilot expense tracking, Weather radar and airport information, Built-in flight tools and calculators, Crew duty/rest/flight legality calculator

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wingman Basic Membership | $12.99 | per month |
| Wingman Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Wingman Basic Membership | $129.99 | per year |
| Wingman Annual | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hangar free?

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

### Is Pilot Wingman free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hangar or Pilot Wingman?

Pilot Wingman is rated higher. Hangar averages 4.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Pilot Wingman averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Hangar or Pilot Wingman have ads?

Hangar shows ads; Pilot Wingman does not.

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

Hangar ships an update every 5 days, and Pilot Wingman every 10 days. Most recently, Hangar was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pilot Wingman on October 24, 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.*