Comparison

Hughes LEO vs PTCloud

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

Head to head
About

Hughes LEO

This app assists in the setup and management of a satellite terminal. It guides users through site surveys, obstruction analysis, and the commissioning process, providing real-time status and troubleshooting capabilities.

Highlights
  • Location Site Survey
  • Obstruction Analysis
  • Quick Start Guide
  • Terminal Wi-Fi Connection
  • Commissioning Workflow
  • Intuitive Dashboard
  • Troubleshooting Tools
Features
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Hughes, an industry leading satellite technology partner, manufactures a high-performing, flat-panel Electronically Steerable Antenna (ESA) for use on the Eutelsat-OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite services. The Hughes LEO Terminal is configured and activated using the LEO mobile app. The Hughes LEO mobile app enables technicians and end-users to: • Conduct Location Site Survey The Hughes LEO mobile app enables technicians and end-users to conduct location site surveys and commissioning of the Hughes LEO satellite terminal through the terminal Wi-Fi connection. • Obstruction Analysis of the Install Site The obstruction analysis of the install site provides visual feedback to the installer about any hinderances that might reduce the antenna throughput. • Quick Start Guide Quick Install guide to setup the terminal and view the physical installation steps • Connect to the Satellite Terminal through the Terminal Wi-Fi Connection Intuitively connect to the terminal Wi-Fi to install and manage the terminal • Commissioning of the Hughes LEO Satellite Terminal The app guides the installer through a self-explanatory workflow to commission the terminal and enable satellite connectivity • Intuitive Dashboard The app has an intuitive dashboard for the satellite connectivity and to view related parameters • View the Antenna and Modem status Leverage the dashboard to view the antenna status, the access point network parameters and modem status. • Perform Troubleshooting Conduct connectivity troubleshooting through this highly intuitive app available on your mobile device. • Detailed User Manual Access detailed product manuals at your fingertips for step by step instructions for physical installation. • Contact Support for Troubleshooting

About

PTCloud

Features
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Bring time and attendance into the future with PlanetTime Cloud. PlanetTime Cloud is the natural evolution of PlanetTime Enterprise, the time and attendance system chosen by hundreds of companies for its reliability and comprehensive features. We took the power of our Enterprise engine and made it accessible everywhere, turning your smartphone into a powerful, secure, and always-connected data collection terminal. Forget paper timecards, emails to request time off, and the rigidity of old systems. PlanetTime Cloud is the app designed for the modern, hybrid, and dynamic company that needs to manage a mobile workforce and real-time approval workflows. WHY CHOOSE PLANETTIME CLOUD? The app allows employees to clock in and out directly from their mobile device, in full compliance with privacy and current regulations, while allowing managers to have total control of the workforce, wherever they are. KEY FEATURES: Your Timesheet always in your pocket: Every employee can check their clock-in history, hours balance, remaining leave, and time bank at any time. Smart and Geolocated Clocking: Turns your phone into a virtual badge. Geofencing: Define secure areas within which clocking in is allowed. Beacon (BLE) Clocking: Automatic or assisted clocking when the employee enters the range of a company sensor. NFC Clocking: Simply tap the smartphone on a tag or an existing terminal to record attendance. Leave and Time-Off Workflows: No more lost paper forms or endless email chains. Integrated Document Management: Payslips, corporate communications, and contracts are always at hand. The company can upload documents that the employee can view and download for acknowledgment directly from the app. SECURITY AND PRIVACY We know how important corporate data is. PlanetTime Cloud uses advanced encryption protocols and secure servers to ensure every piece of information is protected. Geolocation management is developed in strict compliance with GDPR regulations, ensuring worker privacy (location data is used only at the moment of clocking in/out and never for continuous tracking). DOWNLOAD NOW Improve your company's efficiency. Simplify your employees' lives. Choose PlanetTime Cloud. Note: To use the application, your company must have an active PlanetTime Cloud account.

Screenshots

Hughes LEO4 screens
PTCloud4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PTCloud at monthly against Hughes LEO's every 2 months. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hughes LEO ships an update every 2 months, PTCloud monthly. The most recent releases landed on July 17, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Hughes LEO versus PTCloud: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHughes LEOPTCloud
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size81 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHughes Network Systems, LLCProietti Tech S.r.l.

In-app purchases

None

Hughes LEO

No in-app purchases

None

PTCloud

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hughes LEO free?
Hughes LEO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PTCloud free?
PTCloud is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hughes LEO or PTCloud have ads?
Neither Hughes LEO nor PTCloud shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hughes LEO or PTCloud?
Hughes LEO ships an update every 2 months, and PTCloud monthly. Most recently, Hughes LEO was updated on July 17, 2026 and PTCloud on July 4, 2026.

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