Hobbs Time Extractor vs FlightTimer26
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hobbs Time Extractor
This app automatically parses G1000 NXi CSV logs to extract flight times. It handles multiple files efficiently, converts timestamps to UTC, and calculates total flight time instantly. Your data remains private as all processing occurs locally.
- Auto-parse G1000 NXi CSV logs
- Multi-file batch import
- Accurate UTC timestamps
- Instant Hobbs calculation
- Privacy-first local processing
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Hobbs Time Extractor lets you: • Auto‑parse G1000 NXi CSV logs Skip metadata lines, read only the date, local time, and UTC offset columns, and ignore boot‑up noise. • Multi‑file batch import Select one or a hundred log files at once; the app will process them all in sequence without eating up your RAM. • Accurate UTC timestamps Converts every entry into seconds‑since‑epoch, then displays clean UTC start and end times. • Instant Hobbs calculation See your total flight time in hours (formatted to two decimal places) alongside each file. • “N/A” fallbacks Unparsable or inaccessible files simply show “N/A” so you can spot issues at a glance. • Privacy‑first design All parsing happens locally—your flight data never leaves your device. Whether you’re a professional pilot tracking duty hours or an owner‑operator logging Hobbs, Hobbs Time Extractor saves you countless manual entries and spreadsheet headaches.
FlightTimer26
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FlightTimer26 - Your Digital Kneeboard Replacement Replace paper notes and manual calculations with a precise digital flight timer designed for pilots. FlightTimer26 eliminates reading errors and calculation mistakes that can occur when writing on paper during flight. KEY FEATURES: • Real-time block time tracking (block start/end) • Engine hours monitoring with dual format support (decimal hours or hh:mm) • Automatic flight time calculations • Clean, distraction-free interface optimized for cockpit use • Support for both decimal and hours:minutes engine time formats • UTC time option for international operations • Previous flights history for quick reference • iCloud sync across all devices (iPad, iPhone, Mac) PERFECT FOR: • Private pilots tracking flight time and engine hours • Flight schools monitoring student progress • Aircraft owners maintaining accurate maintenance records • Anyone who wants to eliminate paper-based flight tracking • Pilots using iPad in cockpit and iPhone for logbook entries WHY FLIGHTTIMER26: Unlike traditional logbooks, FlightTimer26 focuses on real-time flight data capture. It replaces the paper notes you'd typically write on your kneeboard during flight, ensuring accurate time tracking and eliminating manual calculation errors. The app prevents common mistakes like: • Misreading engine hour counters • Calculation errors in flight time • Lost or damaged paper notes • Inconsistent time format recording Designed with pilots in mind, the interface is clean and distraction-free, allowing you to focus on flying while accurately recording essential flight data. WORKFLOW OPTIMIZATION: Use your iPad in the cockpit for real-time data entry, then access all flight data on your iPhone or Mac for logbook entries. iCloud sync ensures your data is always available across all devices. Note: This app is designed as a digital replacement for paper flight notes and kneeboard entries, not as a replacement for official aircraft logbooks or maintenance records. Available in English, German, Italian, Spanish, and French. WHAT'S NEW (für Updates): Version 1.0: • Initial release • Digital kneeboard replacement for flight timing • Engine hours tracking with dual format support • Block time and flight time calculations • Multi-language support (EN, DE, IT, ES, FR) • Clean, cockpit-optimized interface
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: FlightTimer26 at every 5 weeks against Hobbs Time Extractor's every 12 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Hobbs Time Extractor ships an update every 12 months, FlightTimer26 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hobbs Time Extractor | FlightTimer26 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Daniel Anderson | Christian Heim |
In-app purchases
Hobbs Time Extractor
No in-app purchases
FlightTimer26
No in-app purchases
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