Comparison

Hobbs Time Extractor vs MachDB

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Auto-parse G1000 NXi CSV logs
  • Multi-file batch import
  • Accurate UTC timestamps
  • Instant Hobbs calculation
  • Privacy-first local processing
Features
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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.

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 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

Screenshots

Hobbs Time Extractor1 screens
MachDB3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hobbs Time Extractor versus MachDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHobbs Time ExtractorMachDB
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan Daniel AndersonMachDB LLC

Customer experience

Hobbs Time Extractor

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

MachDB

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

In-app purchases

None

Hobbs Time Extractor

No in-app purchases

None

MachDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hobbs Time Extractor free?
Hobbs Time Extractor 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, Hobbs Time Extractor or MachDB?
Hobbs Time Extractor and MachDB are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.
Do Hobbs Time Extractor or MachDB have ads?
Neither Hobbs Time Extractor nor MachDB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hobbs Time Extractor or MachDB?
Hobbs Time Extractor ships an update every 12 months, and MachDB every 2 weeks. Most recently, Hobbs Time Extractor was updated on September 22, 2026 and MachDB on October 8, 2026.

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