Comparison

HOTs 2026 vs Pilot Wingman

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HOTs 2026

Features
Currently charting
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This app contains the 2026-27 aircraft ground de/anti-icing fluid holdover times (HOTs) and related guidance as published by Transport Canada (TC) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Key Features: • Dual Functionality: Calculate HOTs using user-input weather/fluid data or browse official HOT PDFs directly in-app. • HOT Clock: Tracks time since fluid application with a visual timer and alerts at lower (optional) and upper HOT limits. • DSHOTs: Includes degree-specific HOTs for Snow, Snow + Ice Crystals, and Snow + Freezing Fog for Type II, III, and IV fluids. • Real-Time Weather: Automatically integrates METAR weather data into the HOT calculator. • Custom Settings: Set authority, HOT table type (standard/adjusted), alerts, time zone, DSHOTs, METAR integration, and light/dark mode. • Event Log: Logs each HOT Clock event with full details. Export or delete logs from the More tab; all data is stored locally. Developed by APS Aviation Inc., the company responsible for developing and managing the holdover time table data on behalf of TC and the FAA for the last two decades. Privacy Policy: https://rheacanada.ca/aps-holdover-times-app-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://rheacanada.ca/aps-holdover-times-app-terms-of-use/

About

Pilot Wingman

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
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Pilot Wingman - The only logbook + utility app that is built by professional pilots, for professional pilots. Wingman isn't just a digital logbook, it's so much more: > Fully automated pilot currency tracking across multiple aircraft, all you need to do is log your flights. Your pilot currency status is conveniently displayed right on the home screen. You never need to guess if you're landing current on any of the aircraft you fly, Wingman tracks every type for you and automatically checks regulatory compliance. It's that simple. > Import your previous logbook(s) or we can do it for you*. View your total flight hours easily, including breakdown by aircraft type, PIC/SIC, Turbine etc. > Fully exportable, customizable professional logbook (note: export features require paid subscription). Even a logbook cover that is automatically generated. Cloud secure and backed up every day. > Professional pilot expense tracking. Track your operational expenses or your personally incurred expenses. Export them and build your invoice (export feature requires subscription). > Access weather radar, TFR map, grab the current METAR/TAF or lookup airport info (USA only) to view current fuel prices, FBO's, runways and more. > Includes a host of built-in proprietary flight tools and calculators. Wind components, fuel/speed/temperature conversion calculators, climb/descent plus crossing restriction calculators and more. > Built-in proprietary Crew duty/rest/flight calculator. Check your legality quickly (Part 91/135/121). > Full control of the data you use in the app. Manage your logbook, cover page, stored aircraft types, callsigns and expenses. > Resources at your fingertips: hotels, rental cars, airline booking and even flight training. No other pilot app offers what Wingman does. We built the professional tool that we needed, because we're professional pilots who live the life. Download and start flying with Wingman for FREE today!** Terms, conditions and privacy policy: Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Pilot Wingman App Basic Subscription Terms: https://dwelsh29.github.io/Terms/ Pilot Wingman App Privacy Policy: https://dwelsh29.github.io/Privacy/ * Wingman offers a concierge service (outside of the app) that makes switching your logbook to Wingman easy and stress free. Details are inside the app, just click "Concierge" from the account management screen. ** Wingman is free to download and free to use indefinitely. Free use includes up to 15 logged flights and 5 currency events. After that, a subscription is required to continue logging flights and tracking pilot currency. Certain features, such as exportable content, requires a paid subscription. All other app features are free and do not require a paid subscription.

Screenshots

HOTs 20264 screens
Pilot Wingman4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pilot Wingman at Free against HOTs 2026's $29.99. Pilot Wingman also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). HOTs 2026's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#110 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads 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

Pilot Wingman is free to download; HOTs 2026 costs $29.99 up front. Pilot Wingman sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. HOTs 2026 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOTs 2026 ships an update every 2 weeks, Pilot Wingman every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HOTs 2026 versus Pilot Wingman: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOTs 2026Pilot Wingman
Price$29.99Free — better
Rating—5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
Best chart rank#110 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB42 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAPS Aviation Inc.David Welsh

In-app purchases

None

HOTs 2026

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Pilot Wingman

Subscriptions4
  • Wingman Basic Membership$12.991 Month
  • Wingman Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Wingman Basic Membership$129.991 Year
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  • Wingman Annual$129.991 Year

Questions

Is HOTs 2026 free?
HOTs 2026 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pilot Wingman free?
Pilot Wingman is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HOTs 2026 or Pilot Wingman have ads?
Neither HOTs 2026 nor Pilot Wingman shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOTs 2026 or Pilot Wingman?
HOTs 2026 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pilot Wingman every 10 days. Most recently, HOTs 2026 was updated on October 31, 2026 and Pilot Wingman on October 24, 2026.

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