Hobbs Time Extractor vs MachDB
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.
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.
- 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 Garmin avionics database updates to an SD card in seconds using your iPhone or iPad for fast updates in the field. All you need is your iPhone or iPad and a standard USB-C SD card reader. No proprietary hardware required! Download fast over Wi-Fi or Cellular connections. MachDB is compatible with all modern Garmin avionics that use SD cards or USB keys for database updates, using your existing Jeppesen or Garmin database account. Supported avionics include: -Garmin G1000, G1000 Nxi, Perspective and Perspective + -Garmin G3000 and Perspective Touch -Garmin GTN 600 and 700 Xi -Garmin G500, G600 and G700 -Garmin G3X and G2000 -Garmin GI 275 Supported Database Providers: -Jeppesen -Garmin
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MachDB at every 2 weeks against Hobbs Time Extractor's every 12 months. MachDB also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Hobbs Time Extractor against 5.0 for MachDB. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.
Hobbs Time Extractor ships an update every 12 months, MachDB every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hobbs Time Extractor | MachDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 176 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jonathan Daniel Anderson | MachDB LLC |
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In-app purchases
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No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









