Comparison

Hangar vs Metar Echo

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

Metar Echo

Features
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real-time aviation weather that doesn't require a PhD in atmospheric science to understand. instant METAR/TAF decoding, hazard detection, and AI-powered analysis—because decoding cryptic weather abbreviations? we're over it. METAR CONFUSION? IT'S A HEADACHE raw METAR and TAF data is literally hieroglyphics. weather briefings take forever. hazards are buried in walls of text and abbreviations that nobody's reading. metar echo instantly decodes aviation weather and highlights what actually matters—turning 5 minutes of squinting at another abbreviation into instant clarity. check it out: METAR DECODING: instant translation of raw METAR into actual human language—wind, visibility, clouds, temp, altimeter. no more googling "what does VCSH mean" for the 47th time (we've all been there). TAF FORECASTS: terminal forecasts that don't look like your keyboard had a stroke. clean formatting, broken down by time. weather that makes sense? revolutionary. HAZARD DETECTION: auto-identifies icing, turbulence, IFR conditions, convection, mountain obscuration—all the stuff that matters, right there. no hunting through paragraphs like it's a scavenger hunt. EXPERT WEATHER ANALYSIS (plus): plain english weather insights from AI that actually gets aviation. not just "it's cloudy"—real context about what conditions mean for your flight. game-changing. NEARBY PIREPs: real pilot reports from actual pilots who just flew through your area. because firsthand intel >>> everything else. DENSITY ALTITUDE (plus): auto-calculated for your performance planning. especially for hot and high-altitude ops. DESIGNED FOR PILOTS (BY PEOPLE WHO GET IT) home screen widgets - weather always visible, no app opening required flight category badges (VFR/MVFR/IFR/LIFR) - color-coded so you know the vibe instantly smart auto-refresh - updates as conditions change, not on some random schedule nearby airports within 50nm (plus) - see what's happening around you unlimited favorites (plus) - track all your airports, not just one temp & pressure units you actually prefer dark mode - because night flying (and aesthetics) zero ads - just weather, that's all upgrade to unlock: unlimited favorite airports nearby airports (within 50nm) weather analysis and briefings ACTUALLY LEGIT DATA weather from NOAA's aviation weather center—the same source pro pilots use. no sketchy third-party data, no weird delays. just official weather, decoded properly. we're not playing around. MADE FOR PILOTS (ALL OF THEM) student pilot grinding through training? private pilot planning weekend flights? CFI checking conditions for lessons? aviation enthusiast who just loves weather? this app is for you. whether you're planning a cross-country or just checking if you can fly today, metar echo gives you the weather intel you need without the headache. real talk: you're PIC. per 14 CFR § 91.3, you're responsible for your aircraft and all decisions. metar echo provides info and analysis—you make the calls. always verify with official sources before flight. we're here to help, not replace your judgment. download metar echo and finally understand aviation weather without needing a decoder ring. it's giving clarity, and we're here for it. privacy: https://www.metarecho.com/privacy-policy terms: https://metarecho.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

Hangar4 screens
Metar Echo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Metar Echo at none against Hangar's shown. Hangar's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Metar Echo sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hangar ships an update every 5 days, Metar Echo every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hangar versus Metar Echo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHangarMetar Echo
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.2K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size142 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFly Hangar, LLCZachary Graves

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

Metar Echo

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
2 purchases

Metar Echo

Subscriptions2
  • Metar Echo Plus$4.991 Month
  • Metar Echo Plus$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Hangar free?
Hangar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Metar Echo free?
Metar Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hangar or Metar Echo have ads?
Hangar shows ads; Metar Echo does not.
Which is updated more often, Hangar or Metar Echo?
Hangar ships an update every 5 days, and Metar Echo every 2 months. Most recently, Hangar was updated on October 24, 2026 and Metar Echo on October 6, 2026.

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