Comparison

HOTs 2026 vs OpenPacketLoss

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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: β€’ Dual Functionality: Calculate HOTs using user-input weather/fluid data or browse official HOT PDFs directly in-app. β€’ HOT Clock: Tracks time since fluid application with a visual timer and alerts at lower (optional) and upper HOT limits. β€’ DSHOTs: Includes degree-specific HOTs for Snow, Snow + Ice Crystals, and Snow + Freezing Fog for Type II, III, and IV fluids. β€’ Real-Time Weather: Automatically integrates METAR weather data into the HOT calculator. β€’ Custom Settings: Set authority, HOT table type (standard/adjusted), alerts, time zone, DSHOTs, METAR integration, and light/dark mode. β€’ 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

OpenPacketLoss

Features
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OpenPacketLoss-Server is a lightweight utility that transforms your computer into a dedicated network testing endpoint. By hosting the server on your own hardware, you can measure the precise quality of the connection between two points on your network, eliminating the unpredictable variables of the public internet. How to Use It Run the Server: Launch the app on a stable PC or laptopβ€”this becomes your "target" device. Connect the Client: Use any OpenPacketLoss client on a different device (such as a phone, tablet, or another PC). Troubleshoot: Start the test to view real-time packet loss, jitter, and latency. Why Run Your Own Server? Testing against a server you control allows you to isolate your hardware. You can instantly determine if connection drops are caused by faulty cables, weak Wi-Fi, or router congestion, or if the issue is actually with your Internet Service Provider (ISP).

Screenshots

HOTs 20264 screens
OpenPacketLoss3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OpenPacketLoss at Free against HOTs 2026's $29.99. OpenPacketLoss also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). HOTs 2026's advantage is chart position (#156 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

OpenPacketLoss is free to download; HOTs 2026 costs $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HOTs 2026 ships an update every 2 weeks, OpenPacketLoss fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 4 level
HOTs 2026 versus OpenPacketLoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHOTs 2026OpenPacketLoss
Price$29.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Best chart rank#156 β€” betterβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS17.014.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size181 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAPS Aviation Inc.Vishnu Nampoothiri UK

In-app purchases

None

HOTs 2026

No in-app purchases

None

OpenPacketLoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HOTs 2026 free?
HOTs 2026 costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OpenPacketLoss free?
OpenPacketLoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HOTs 2026 or OpenPacketLoss have ads?
Neither HOTs 2026 nor OpenPacketLoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HOTs 2026 or OpenPacketLoss?
HOTs 2026 ships an update every 2 weeks, and OpenPacketLoss fortnightly. Most recently, HOTs 2026 was updated on October 24, 2026 and OpenPacketLoss on October 18, 2026.

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