Comparison

Hughes App vs SkyTimer

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

Head to head
About

Hughes App

This aviation app provides USHST members with dynamic moving maps, georeferenced charts, and comprehensive aeronautical data. It offers live weather updates, exclusive content, and robust safety tools for reporting issues and requesting services.

Highlights
  • Dynamic moving maps
  • Georeferenced charts
  • Aeronautical data access
  • Live weather updates
  • Safety reporting tools
  • Exclusive member content
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Unlock the Sky with HUGHES: The Essential EFB for USHST Members Elevate your aviation experience with the HUGHES app, proudly presented by the HUGHES Aerospace Corporation exclusively for US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) members. As a comprehensive electronic flight bag (EFB), this app offers dynamic moving maps and georeferenced charts, ensuring you always have the most accurate flight data at your fingertips. Key Features Include: • Advanced EFB Capabilities: Navigate confidently with dynamic moving maps and georeferenced charts that integrate seamlessly into your flight planning. • Comprehensive Aeronautical Data: Access FAA VFR, IFR, Terminal Procedures, ZK Routes, airport details, and more. • Live Updates: Stay informed with real-time NOTAMS, METARs, TAFs, Weather Radar, and FAA Weather Cameras. • Exclusive Content for HUGHES Customers: Benefit from Special Instrument Procedures (SIAPs) and associated NOTAMS, specifically designed for your navigation requirements. • Robust Safety Tools: Enhance your operational safety with tools for reporting obstacles, navigation data issues, chart changes, and safety or security concerns—either directly or anonymously. • Personalized Services: Request Instrument Approaches, Surveys, Flight Inspections, or Heliport Inspections directly through the app. • Become a Member: You can also become a USHST member for free right within the app, unlocking additional resources and community support. The HUGHES app is your all-in-one resource for navigating the skies safely and efficiently. Download today to take full control of your flight preparation and execution, and join a community dedicated to helicopter safety!

About

SkyTimer

This app automatically logs flights, tracks fuel burn, and manages tank levels in real-time from your wrist, phone, or iPad. It provides detailed flight logs and can export data, acting as a cockpit companion for pilots.

Highlights
  • Automatic flight logging
  • Real-time fuel tracking
  • Multi-tank and engine support
  • Worldwide airport database
  • Smart fuel balancing
  • Detailed flight logs
  • Cross-device sync
Features
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SkyTimer automatically logs your flights and tracks fuel burn and tank changes in real time--from your wrist, phone, or iPad. A cockpit companion built to work alongside your EFB. Start a flight with a single tap. SkyTimer records block and flight times, tracks fuel quantity across up to 7 tanks and 4 engines, and logs your departure, arrival, and intermediate stop airports using a built-in worldwide airport database--no Internet required. *** FUEL MANAGEMENT, SIMPLIFIED *** SkyTimer calculates fuel burn, endurance, and remaining quantity on-the-fly using time-on-tanks and your configured burn rates. Update flow rates mid-flight for accuracy as conditions change. - Smart Balance calculates optimal tank timer durations to keep fuel balanced across tanks. - A robust reminder engine alerts you to configuration changes based on time-on-tank, fuel use, or fuel transferred. - Supports a wide range of fuel selectors and transfer switch types for single and multi-engine aircraft. *** AUTOMATIC FLIGHT TRACKING *** Smart Track uses GPS ground speed and your aircraft's Vso stall speed to automatically detect takeoffs and landings--no manual input needed. SkyTimer logs the times and airports for you. *** WORKS ON iPHONE, iPAD, AND APPLE WATCH *** Run SkyTimer on your iPad alongside your EFB in Split View, Windowed or Slide Over. On iPhone, Dynamic Island keeps your timers and fuel data visible even while you're in ForeFlight or Garmin Pilot--like a HUD for your flight data. SkyTimer for Apple Watch gives you full access to every feature right from your wrist, and works standalone if you leave your phone on the ground. Everything stays in sync across devices with iCloud. *** DETAILED FLIGHT LOGS *** Every trip is saved with flight and block times, airports, out/off/on/in times, fuel details, time-on-tanks, and Hobbs or Tach times. Export to CSV or directly to LogTen. Everything syncs across your devices with iCloud. *** FREE TO TRY, EASY TO UPGRADE *** Download SkyTimer for free and start tracking block and flight times at no charge. Unlock everything with SkyTimer Plus: - Fuel Quantity Tracking - Unlimited Flight Storage - Tank Timer Management - Auto-Track Takeoffs & Landings - Multiple Aircraft Profiles - iCloud Sync & Backup - In-flight Phone/Watch/iPad Sync --------------------- Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. After purchase, you can manage your subscriptions in App Store account settings. --------------------- Privacy Policy: https://skytimer.app/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://skytimer.app/terms/

Screenshots

Hughes App4 screens
SkyTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hughes App at 4.9 against SkyTimer's 4.0. Hughes App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). SkyTimer's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. SkyTimer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Hughes App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hughes App holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 22 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Hughes App versus SkyTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHughes AppSkyTimer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews—53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings822 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size489 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHUGHES AerospaceFramework Learning, LLC

Customer experience

Hughes App

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

SkyTimer

All ratings22 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral15.4%
Negative30.8%

In-app purchases

None

Hughes App

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SkyTimer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plus Subscription$2.491 Month
  • Annual Plus Subscription$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Hughes App free?
Hughes App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SkyTimer free?
SkyTimer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hughes App or SkyTimer?
Hughes App is rated higher. Hughes App averages 4.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while SkyTimer averages 4.0 from 22 ratings.
Do Hughes App or SkyTimer have ads?
Neither Hughes App nor SkyTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hughes App or SkyTimer?
Hughes App ships an update fortnightly, and SkyTimer fortnightly. Most recently, Hughes App was updated on September 8, 2026 and SkyTimer on September 20, 2026.

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