Comparison

Crewchief GA vs Hobbs Meter

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

Head to head
About

Crewchief GA

This app provides aircraft owners and pilots with real-time tracking of aircraft safety, maintenance, and compliance. It helps manage airworthiness directives, service bulletins, and key maintenance intervals, promoting enhanced safety and regulatory compliance.

Highlights
  • Track FAA airworthiness directives
  • Monitor manufacturer service bulletins
  • Capture and share aircraft squawks
  • Log key maintenance intervals
  • Track IFR equipment status
  • Maintain VOR check and navigation data logs
  • Upload flight data
Features
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Crewchief Systems provides aircraft asset intelligence for aircraft owners, pilots, mechanics, maintenance facilities, and fleet managers. The Crewchief Systems platform unites these stakeholders and promotes enhanced safety and regulatory compliance through active management of customer aircraft data. Our services correlate real-time aircraft operations with aircraft maintenance records, manufacturer requirements & recommendations, and regulatory compliance directives. Crewchief GA allows customers of Crewchief Systems affiliated maintenance facilities and pilots who own their own airplane to track the safety, maintenance, and compliance status of aircraft managed on the Crewchief Systems platform. Note: You must be a current registered customer of a Crewchief Systems affiliated maintenance facility or of Crewchief Systems, your aircraft must be under active management, and you must have an existing Crewchief Systems account to use this software. New customers can sign up for our management service using the "Sign Up" feature in the app. With Crewchief GA, you can: * View the status, due dates, and due times of FAA airworthiness directives that apply to your aircraft * View the status, due dates, and times of manufacturer service bulletins that apply to your aircraft * Capture squawks to share with your mechanic * Track key maintenance intervals for your aircraft * Track IFR equipment status * Maintain VOR check logs and navigation data update logs * Upload flight data directly into the Crewchief Systems platform Our terms of Use can be found here: https://www.crewchiefsystems.com/terms-of-use Our Privacy Policy can be found here: https://www.crewchiefsystems.com/privacy-policy We LOVE feedback! Please send thoughts, ideas, or other comments to: support@crewchiefsystems.com

About

Hobbs Meter

This application helps pilots manage their aircraft by tracking engine data, logging flight details, and scheduling maintenance. It offers multi-aircraft management, customizable profiles, and an intuitive interface for pilots of all levels.

Highlights
  • Multi-aircraft management
  • Customizable aircraft profiles
  • Hobbs & Tach time tracking
  • Flight log management
  • Maintenance event tracking
  • Customizable dashboard
Features
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Welcome aboard Hobbs Meter, the ultimate companion app designed exclusively for Pilots. Whether you own, operate, or fly a variety of aircraft, Hobbs Meter is your go-to tool for simplifying aircraft management and enhancing your flying experience. From tracking engine data to logging flight details and managing maintenance events, Hobbs Meter is the perfect co-pilot for every journey. Key Features: Multi-Aircraft Management: Seamlessly manage multiple aircraft from a single, intuitive interface. Hobbs Meter allows you to track vital information for each aircraft in your fleet, including engine data, flight logs, maintenance schedules, and more, ensuring comprehensive oversight of your entire fleet. Customizable Aircraft Profiles: Create customized profiles for each aircraft in your fleet, tailored to its specific manufacturer, model, and configuration. Store essential details such as registration numbers, serial numbers, and maintenance staff, histories for easy reference and organization. Hobbs & Tach time Tracking: Keep precise tabs on your aircraft's engine performance with Hobbs Meter's advanced tracking technology. Effortlessly monitor engine hours and revolutions, ensuring accurate maintenance scheduling and regulatory compliance. Flight Log Management: Bid farewell to cumbersome logbooks and paperwork. With Hobbs Meter app, logging flight details is a breeze. Capture essential information such as aircraft registration number, manufaturer, model, date, time, routes, Hobbs/Tach times, Pilot and crew details with ease. Generate comprehensive flight logs effortlessly, keeping your records organized and accessible at all times. Maintenance Event Tracking: Stay ahead of maintenance schedules and regulatory requirements with Hobbs Meter's intuitive maintenance event tracking. Keep an eye on routine inspections, servicing, and component replacements. Receive timely notifications to ensure your aircraft is always in top-notch condition and ready for takeoff. Customizable Dashboard: Never miss an important deadline or maintenance task again. Hobbs Meter allows you to view a dashboard that shows important aircraft information and maintenance events. Stay informed about upcoming maintenance events and compliance deadlines, empowering you to stay proactive in managing your aircraft. Intuitive Interface: Hobbs meter's user-friendly interface is designed with pilots in mind. Navigate effortlessly through the app's features and functionalities, making aircraft management a seamless and hassle-free experience for pilots of all levels. Why Hobbs Meter? Hobbs Meter isn't just another flight tracking app – it's your trusted co-pilot in the cockpit. With advanced tracking capabilities, comprehensive flight logging, and intuitive maintenance management tools, Hobbs Meter empowers pilots to focus on what they do best: flying. Take control of your aircraft like never before with Hobbs meter by your side. Download Hobbs Meter today and embark on your next flight with confidence!

Screenshots

Crewchief GA4 screens
Hobbs Meter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crewchief GA at 67% against Hobbs Meter's 0%. Crewchief GA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (16 vs 1). Hobbs Meter's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads 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. Crewchief GA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. Hobbs Meter asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crewchief GA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crewchief GA has 16 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Crewchief GA's written reviews are positive against 0% of Hobbs Meter's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Crewchief GA versus Hobbs Meter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrewchief GAHobbs Meter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCrewchief SystemsPatrick Bishop

Customer experience

Crewchief GA

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Hobbs Meter

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Crewchief GA

Subscriptions1
  • Single Aircraft Monthly$49.991 Month
One-time1
  • Intake Processing Fee$299.99
None

Hobbs Meter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crewchief GA free?
Crewchief GA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hobbs Meter free?
Hobbs Meter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crewchief GA or Hobbs Meter?
Crewchief GA is rated higher. Crewchief GA averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Hobbs Meter averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crewchief GA or Hobbs Meter have ads?
Neither Crewchief GA nor Hobbs Meter shows ads.

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