Comparison

Wayback Archive vs Hangar Snap

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

Head to head
About

Wayback Archive

Features
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Wayback Archive helps you explore the Internet Archive Wayback Machine from your iPhone or iPad. Enter any web address to see when it was captured, open historical snapshots, and keep a personal research library on your device. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Look up any URL and browse archived captures on a visual timeline • Open snapshots in a clean in-app viewer or in your browser • Save pages, build collections, and revisit recent lookups • Share a link from Safari or Chrome straight into an archive search • Generate citations in APA, MLA, Chicago, Harvard, or BibTeX • Compare two captures side by side or toggle between versions • Schedule automatic re-archiving of important pages • Watch URLs and get notified when new captures appear • Sync history and saved items when you sign in with Google, Apple, or email FREE PLAN The free plan includes core archive lookup, limited history and saves, collections, and citation tools. Ads may appear for free users. Optional Premium unlocks advanced tools, higher limits, and an ad-free experience. PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION Premium is an optional auto-renewing subscription billed through your Apple ID. Plans may include monthly, annual, and lifetime options depending on availability in your region. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation. Subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions after purchase. ACCOUNT SYNC Signing in is optional for basic lookup but required for server-backed features such as scheduled archives and watchlists. Your email and display name are stored to sync your library across devices. DATA AND PRIVACY We collect account, usage, and diagnostic data as described in our Privacy Policy. On the free plan we may show ads and request App Tracking Transparency permission for personalized advertising where allowed. You can manage ad privacy choices in Settings. INTERNET ARCHIVE Archive content is provided by the Internet Archive Wayback Machine. Availability depends on archive.org and third-party sites. Wayback Archive is not affiliated with the Internet Archive. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://itgreenservices.com/app/privacy

About

Hangar Snap

Access and organize FAA and EASA aviation regulations, including Airworthiness Directives and CFR sections, offline. Features include aircraft-specific AD matching, favorites, notes, and export options. An optional purchase unlocks customization and backup features.

Highlights
  • Offline FAA & EASA regulations
  • Searchable Airworthiness Directives
  • 14 CFR & EASA regulation browsing
  • Type Certificate Data Sheets
  • Aircraft-specific AD matching
  • Favorites, notes, and export
  • Optional premium customization
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Hangar Snap is built for A&P mechanics, IAs, and aircraft owners tired of digging through scattered government websites for a single AD or CFR section. Search, browse, and organize FAA Airworthiness Directives, 14 CFR, Type Certificate Data Sheets, and Advisory Circulars for the US, plus EASA regulations, Certification Specifications, and Part-66 for Europe, all in one clean app, no internet connection required once it's on your device. CHOOSE YOUR AUTHORITY Pick FAA (US) or EASA (EU) on first launch, or switch anytime in Settings. Both datasets are bundled on-device, so switching regions never requires a download. SEARCH THAT WORKS THE WAY YOU DO - 9,400+ Airworthiness Directives, searchable by AD number, Make/Model, ATA chapter, 14 CFR citation, or full text - 1,000+ 14 CFR sections and 507 EASA regulations, fully browsable offline - Type Certificate Data Sheets for both regions; FAA TCDS cross-reference directly to applicable ADs - 770+ FAA Advisory Circulars, plus EASA AMC and GM embedded inline with each regulation BUILT FOR THE WORKFLOW, NOT JUST THE LOOKUP - A folder for each tail number, with applicable ADs auto-matched to your aircraft so you can check off compliance as you go - Favorites and notes that stay with you across every session - PDF or CSV export for any folder or favorites list, ready for the customer file or your shop's records - Bluebook-style legal citation copying for return-to-service logs NO ACCOUNT. NO ADS. NO TRACKING. Hangar Snap works entirely offline once installed. There's no login, no subscription, and no data collection of any kind. Every search, lookup, folder, and export feature is free and unrestricted. An optional one-time purchase unlocks premium themes, app icons, PDF letterhead branding, a Home/Lock Screen widget, and backup & restore. Hangar Snap is an independent, unofficial reference app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) or the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Bundled regulatory text is reproduced under U.S. public-domain status (17 U.S.C. §105) and European Commission Decision 2011/833/EU. Always verify against the official source (drs.faa.gov, easa.europa.eu) before making any compliance decision.

Screenshots

Wayback Archive4 screens
Hangar Snap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hangar Snap at none against Wayback Archive's shown. Wayback Archive's advantage is iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, 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. Wayback Archive sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hangar Snap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wayback Archive ships an update every 2 weeks, Hangar Snap every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Wayback Archive versus Hangar Snap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWayback ArchiveHangar Snap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGREENLOGIC INNOVATIONS LTDDOIE LLC

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Wayback Archive

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Premium$69.99
1 purchases

Hangar Snap

One-time1
  • Hangar Snap Supporter$2.99

Questions

Is Wayback Archive free?
Wayback Archive is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hangar Snap free?
Hangar Snap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wayback Archive or Hangar Snap have ads?
Wayback Archive shows ads; Hangar Snap does not.
Which is updated more often, Wayback Archive or Hangar Snap?
Wayback Archive ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hangar Snap every 10 days. Most recently, Wayback Archive was updated on October 6, 2026 and Hangar Snap on October 16, 2026.

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