# HOTs. vs Flight

The clearest difference is review sentiment: HOTs. at 100% against Flight's 0%. HOTs. also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HOTs. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Flight sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HOTs. ships an update every 4 days, Flight every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 4, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOTs. | Flight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 104 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lagary Systems, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705480493) | [Pedro Jose Villarroel Cuevas](https://appshunter.io/developer/558476272) |

## What reviewers say

### HOTs.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hots/id6477919986)

This aviation tool provides pilots with critical operational data and real-time hazard monitoring. Visualize global weather and turbulence reports on an interactive 3D globe for enhanced situational awareness.

**Highlights:** Real-time hazard monitoring, Interactive 3D globe visualization, SIGMETs, PIREPs, AIREPs, Turbulence reports, High-level hazard overlays, Pilot-focused interface

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HOTs Full Access | $9.99 | per year |


### Flight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flight-time-ii/id6751549518)

This app helps flight crews accurately calculate flight time, duty time, and rest periods. It offers advanced features for long-haul operations and ensures compliance with aviation regulations. Designed for professional pilots, it provides a flexible and user-friendly solution for time-based calculations.

**Highlights:** Calculate flight time, Calculate duty time, Calculate rest periods, Configurable rest segments, Exclude time for accurate planning, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Auto Renewable Subscription | $1.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOTs. free?

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

### Is Flight free?

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

### Do HOTs. or Flight have ads?

Neither HOTs. nor Flight shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HOTs. or Flight?

HOTs. ships an update every 4 days, and Flight every 3 months. Most recently, HOTs. was updated on June 4, 2026 and Flight on June 5, 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.*
