Comparison

TBM Report vs MachDB

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

Head to head
About

TBM Report

Pilots can upload Garmin avionics data files to generate detailed TBM Reports with approach analysis. The app automatically selects recent flights for upload, with options to choose specific flight periods or all flights. Log files can be shared as CSV or ZIP.

Highlights
  • Upload Garmin avionics data
  • Generate TBM Reports
  • Detailed approach analysis
  • Automatic recent flight selection
  • Customizable flight upload periods
  • Share log files as CSV or ZIP
Features
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This application can be used by pilots of Daher TBM models to upload their Garmin avionics data files to generate TBM Reports with detailed approach analysis. After choosing the location of your Garmin SD Card, the log files will be displayed and the recent flights (since previous upload) will be automatically selected and ready for upload. The user can optionally choose the last flight, flights from the previous day, week, month, or year, or all flights to upload. Log files can also be easily shared as CSV or a ZIP file.

About

MachDB

Easily download and transfer Garmin avionics database updates to an SD card using your iPhone or iPad. This app supports a wide range of Garmin avionics and requires only a standard USB-C SD card reader. Updates are fast and convenient for field use.

Highlights
  • Download Garmin database updates
  • Transfer updates to SD card
  • iPhone and iPad compatible
  • Supports various Garmin avionics
  • Uses standard USB-C SD card reader
  • Fast Wi-Fi/Cellular downloads
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MachDB allows you to download and transfer aviation database updates to an SD card or USB key in seconds using your iPhone or iPad for fast updates in the field. Supports Garmin, Avidyne, and Pro Line avionics. All you need is your iPhone or iPad and a standard USB-C SD card reader (for SD updates) or USB-A to C cable (for USB updates). No proprietary hardware required! Download updates fast over Wi-Fi or Cellular connections. MachDB is compatible with all modern Garmin, Avidyne, and Pro Line avionics, using your existing Jeppesen or Garmin database account. No additional subscription or cost required. Supported avionics include: -Garmin G1000, G1000 Nxi, Perspective and Perspective + -Garmin G2000, G3000, G3X and Perspective Touch -Garmin Axis, G500, G600, G700, GTN 600 and 700 Xi -All other Garmin avionics using SD card or USB key for updates -Avidyne IFD, Vantage, and Entegra -Collins Pro Line 21 and Pro Line Fusion Supported Database Providers: -Jeppesen -Garmin

Screenshots

TBM Report3 screens
MachDB3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TBM Report at 5.0 against MachDB's 4.3. TBM Report also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TBM Report holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of TBM Report's written reviews are positive against 67% of MachDB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TBM Report ships an update every 3 weeks, MachDB fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
TBM Report versus MachDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTBM ReportMachDB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.3 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BenediktssonMachDB LLC

Customer experience

TBM Report

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MachDB

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

TBM Report

No in-app purchases

None

MachDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TBM Report free?
TBM Report is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MachDB free?
MachDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TBM Report or MachDB?
TBM Report is rated higher. TBM Report averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MachDB averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do TBM Report or MachDB have ads?
Neither TBM Report nor MachDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TBM Report or MachDB?
TBM Report ships an update every 3 weeks, and MachDB fortnightly. Most recently, TBM Report was updated on October 5, 2026 and MachDB on October 25, 2026.

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