# BurbleMe vs Hangar

The clearest difference is rating: Hangar at 4.9 against BurbleMe's 3.0. Hangar also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 25%) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 17). BurbleMe's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hangar sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. BurbleMe asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hangar holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hangar has 1.2K ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BurbleMe's written reviews are positive against 64% of Hangar's.

BurbleMe ships an update every 3 weeks, Hangar every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BurbleMe | Hangar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burbleme/id835467501/reviews) | **[4.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 24.6% of reviews | **63.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 49 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 18.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Burble Software Company, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/835467504) | [Fly Hangar, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1710080060) |

## What reviewers say

### BurbleMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/burbleme/id835467501)

This app allows sport skydivers to self-manifest for jumps, manage load organizing, and track their jump history electronically. It also facilitates payments and provides a location notifier for landed skydivers.

**Highlights:** Self-manifesting for jumps, Load organizing tools, Electronic logbook, Transaction history, Location notifier, Ratings integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good for manifesting
- 👍 Logbook functionality
- 👍 Easy to check account balance
- 👍 Useful for tracking jumps
- 👍 Can add oneself to a load

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashing
- 🐛 Unintuitive UI
- 🐛 Awful user interface
- 🐛 Outdated design
- 🐛 Frequent login issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately on launch
- App crashes when trying to add a group
- Cannot open 'join the load' screen
- Account resets
- Merit connection doesn't add licenses

**Requested features**

- Add logbook function
- Wing load calculator
- Reserve service date reminder
- Connect to PayPal for account top-ups
- Download jump data in .xlsx format


### Hangar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hangar-social-flight-tracker/id6468550769)

This app is a flight tracking and social platform for pilots. It automatically logs flights, allows sharing of journeys, and helps discover new airports with detailed information. Relive flights with 3D replays and manage your pilot profile.

**Highlights:** Automatic flight logging, Manual flight logging with ADS-B data, Flight sharing and 3D replays, Airport discovery with amenities, Pilot profile management, Real-time flight notifications, Export to LogTen Pro

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hangar Pro Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $5.99 | per month |
| Hangar Plus Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Hangar Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Hangar Family Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Hangar Pro Annual | $69.99 | per year |
| Hangar Plus Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| Hangar Family Annual | $139.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to set up and use
- 🚀 Intuitive and responsive
- 💡 Unique way to connect with aviation community
- 🤝 Great for networking and sharing experiences
- 🛩️ Helpful for pilots at any stage

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy
- 💰 Subscription model not clearly communicated
- 🤖 Pushy monetization tactics
- 🤔 Lacking in key features and functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Login/registration issues
- Profile picture uploads not working
- Notification taps not taking users to relevant content
- Following feed not updating properly

**Requested features**

- Add more aircraft types and smaller airfields
- Improve notification system and in-app navigation
- Implement a 'help' section for feedback and feature ideas
- Allow users to add custom locations and aircraft


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BurbleMe free?

BurbleMe is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Hangar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BurbleMe or Hangar?

Hangar is rated higher. BurbleMe averages 3.0 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Hangar averages 4.9 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do BurbleMe or Hangar have ads?

Hangar shows ads; BurbleMe does not.

### Which is updated more often, BurbleMe or Hangar?

BurbleMe ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hangar every 5 days. Most recently, BurbleMe was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hangar on October 30, 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.*