Flight night time vs HoldingPatternPro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Flight night time
This offline app helps pilots calculate their night flight time by inputting departure and arrival details. It uses complex algorithms for distance and sunrise/sunset calculations, with customizable night definitions. An integrated database can be expanded with user-added airports.
- Offline night flight time calculation
- Departure and arrival time input
- Orthogonal distance algorithm
- Sunrise/sunset calculation
- Customizable night definition
- Airport database with user expansion
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This offline application enables pilots to determine their night flight time. All you need to do is just to set the place and time of departure and arrival. The app uses algorithm to determine orthogonal distance and algorithm to determine sunrise or sunset. The definition of night can be modified in Settings according to user's national regulations. The Vincenty formula is used for calculation of distance. To calculate sunrise/sunset the Sunrise equation is used. The app contains the default database. The source of data for it is openflights.org database. If the airport you need is missing you can create it in user's database.
HoldingPatternPro
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Master the complexities of IFR holding patterns with this Holding Pattern Calculator, the essential flight computer for student pilots, flight instructors, and seasoned aviators alike. Stop sketching on paper and get instant, accurate results. Simply input your current heading, hold details, and wind conditions to see a complete flight path visualization. Our dynamic compass display rotates with your heading, giving you an intuitive, real-time understanding of your position relative to the hold. Key Features: • Instant Entry Calculation: Automatically determines the correct entry procedure (Direct, Parallel, or Offset/teardrop). • Advanced Wind Correction: Calculates precise wind correction angles (WCA) and corrected headings for both inbound and outbound legs. • Interactive Visualisation: A clear, interactive diagram shows the holding pattern, entry sectors, and your aircraft's path. • Step-by-Step Instructions: Get simple, clear text instructions for flying the entry and the hold. • For All Pilots: A vital tool for anyone practising for an instrument rating or needing a quick and reliable calculation in the cockpit. Whether you're briefing an approach or practising procedures, the Holding Pattern Calculator is the ultimate copilot for nailing every hold, every time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HoldingPatternPro at every 2 weeks against Flight night time's every 3 months. HoldingPatternPro also leads on price ($1.99 vs $2.99). Flight night time's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 17.6). On ads, 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
Flight night time costs $2.99 and HoldingPatternPro $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Flight night time ships an update every 3 months, HoldingPatternPro every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Flight night time | HoldingPatternPro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 2.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrej Hyll | ERLEND JOHNSRUD VAAGE |
In-app purchases
Flight night time
No in-app purchases
HoldingPatternPro
No in-app purchases





