Hot Air
Hot Air generates an estimated $1k–$18k/month in revenue from 300–1k downloads/month on the App Store, according to AppCurrents estimates (updated 2026-08-02).
| Est. revenue / month | $1k–$18k |
|---|---|
| Est. downloads / month | 300–1k |
| Estimate confidence | medium |
| Pricing | Paid $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.86 ★ (577 ratings) |
| Category | Navigation |
| Best chart rank | #71 Navigation Paid |
| Released | 03.02.2010 |
| App last updated | 06.06.2026 |
| Platform | iOS |
Modeled monthly estimate · rating velocity · medium confidence
About
Hot Air is a complete balloon flight companion, built by balloon pilots for balloon pilots. From preflight planning to postflight review, it delivers live tracking, flight recording, waypoint navigation, wind profiling, and more — all designed specifically for the unique needs of hot air ballooning. Whether you’re a student pilot, a commercial operator, or flying for fun, Hot Air helps you stay o…
Trends & analysis
Chart rank trend
US · categoryWhy it's surfacing
Scout 16Ratings & velocity
★ 0 in windowRating distribution
97% positive · 576 ratingsGeographic reach
best rank · 8 storefrontsRevenue & downloads trend
ARPU $7In-app purchases
4 tiersUpdate history
2 updates tracked- v15.111mo ago
NEW: LTAPZMAP overlay (Pro) — FAA obstacles, power lines, protected lands, prison boundaries, and community waypoints live on the real-time map. NEW: Long-press the live map → "Look up parcel" for US parcel owner, address, and acres. NEW: "Navigate" button on airfield info sheets, plus a flat-track KML export tagged with your aircraft ID. Fixes: • Saved waypoints render at every zoom level. • Tapping the head of a Mapbox waypoint pin now registers. • Wind altitude in meters persists typed values exactly instead of rounding through feet. • Clearer prompt when "Always" location permission is required to start tracking.
- v15.102mo ago
• Fixed Map Tab database issue • Flight Details now supports full-screen view • Fixed database conversion issue when updating from the original iOS app to the current version • Added “Navigate To” option when selecting an airport pin • Fixed altitude restriction issue in the Wind tab when reviewing flight details • Added backend crash reporting to help identify and resolve issues faster • General screen updates and performance improvements • Updated the error screen related to the required “Always” Location setting
Hot Air — FAQ
How much money does Hot Air make?
According to AppCurrents estimates, Hot Air generates approximately $1k–$18k per month (medium confidence), modeled from its the App Store chart performance, rating velocity, and monetization signals.
How many downloads does Hot Air get?
Hot Air sees an estimated 300–1k downloads per month on the App Store, per AppCurrents modeling.
Is Hot Air free?
Hot Air is a paid app priced at $9.99 on the App Store.
What is Hot Air's rating?
Hot Air holds a 4.86-star average from 577 ratings on the App Store. It currently ranks #71 on the Navigation paid chart.
When was Hot Air released?
Hot Air launched on the App Store on 03.02.2010. Its latest version shipped 06.06.2026.
