PC vs HICO XBrowser MP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PC
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The PC-24 Technical Data Analyzer Application is a Pilatus PC-24 maintenance support tool for retrieving and analyzing Aircraft Condition Monitoring (ACM) files via the Aspen Gateway. It allows visualization of recorded data in case of an event or an aircraft exceedance, in order to support troubleshooting and reduce costs and aircraft downtime.
HICO XBrowser MP
Access and view publication packages from the HICO DeMoS system. Features include structural viewing, full-text search, barcode scanning, task lists, shopping carts, and data visualizations. It also sends metadata of installed publications back to the DeMoS system.
- Download publication packages
- Structural viewing of publications
- Full-text search
- Barcode scanner
- Task list (to-do list)
- Shopping cart functionality
- Data visualizations
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HICO XBrowser MP is your gateway to intelligent technical publishing. Connect to your HICO DeMoS server and download S1000D operation, maintenance, and service manuals - all viewable in a powerful, structured interface designed for technicians in the field. Key features: • Tasksets - Build custom sequences of tasks for recurring, complex jobs. Keep your workflow organized and auditable. • 2D & 3D Visualizations - Interactive animated visualizations make complex assemblies and procedures instantly clear. Rotate, zoom, and playback animations to understand every component and motion. • Parts Ordering - Order replacement parts directly from XBrowser without switching systems. • Barcode Scanner - Scan vehicle part codes to instantly open the corresponding data module. Point, scan, done. • Smart Navigation - Thumb index, bookmarks, and full-text search let you locate any information in seconds. • Structured Viewing - Three resizable panels in landscape mode give you the perfect workspace for documentation, visualization, and tasks side by side. Designed for HICO DeMoS customers XBrowser is an IETP reader built specifically for organizations using the HICO DeMoS distribution system. After connecting to your DeMoS server, you control which publication packages are available online or offline - perfect for hangars, workshops, or mobile maintenance teams. Perfect for: Maintenance technicians, field engineers, fleet operators, and training departments in aerospace, rail, defense, and heavy equipment industries. Requirements: Connection to a HICO DeMoS server to download publications
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: HICO XBrowser MP at every 3 months against PC's every 7 months. PC's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PC ships an update every 7 months, HICO XBrowser MP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PC | HICO XBrowser MP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 1.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 156 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pilatus Aircraft Ltd. | HiCo-ICS GmbH |
In-app purchases
PC
No in-app purchases
HICO XBrowser MP
No in-app purchases
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