Comparison

Sparky's E6B Lite vs EF1 E6B Flight Computer

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

Head to head
About

Sparky's E6B Lite

This app simulates a mechanical E6B flight computer, offering tools for calculations, practice, and learning flight computations. It features a slide rule for multiplication, division, and fuel calculations, along with wind vector analysis for flight headings.

Highlights
  • E6B flight computer emulation
  • Multiplication and division calculations
  • Fuel consumption and time/speed/distance calculations
  • Unit conversions (distance, volume, weight)
  • Airspeed, altitude, and Mach number calculations
  • Wind vector computer for headings and correction angles
Features
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Sparky's E6B emulates a mechanical E6B Flight Computer. The app can be used to perform calculations, or to practice and learn how to use a mechanical E6B. The E6B is an analog computer invented in the 1930's by Lt. Philip Dalton, USN for purposes of training and flight calculations. The "slide rule" or "front" side includes a circular log-log scale that can be used for multiplication, division, fuel consumption and time/speed/distance calculations. There are also various conversions available, such as nautical-miles/statute-miles/kilometers, fuel and oil volume and weight. The windows on the front are used for airspeed, various forms of "altitude' and mach number calculations. The "wind" side is a vector computer used to determine flight headings, wind correction angle etc. We have no ads and collect no personal information. We hope you enjoy the Free E6B App, and find it useful and instructive.

About

EF1 E6B Flight Computer

This app provides a comprehensive electronic flight computer for pilots, offering fast, offline calculations for wind, airspeed, fuel, and navigation. It includes multi-leg route planning, printable navigation logs, and weight and balance calculations.

Highlights
  • Wind triangle calculations
  • Time, speed, distance calculations
  • Fuel burn, endurance, and range
  • Multi-leg cross-country planning
  • Printable VFR/IFR navigation logs
  • Weight and balance calculations
  • Fully offline functionality
Features
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EF1 E6B is a complete electronic flight computer built for student pilots, CFIs, and certificated pilots who want a fast, offline, modern E6B without the bloat. EVERYTHING AN E6B DOES - FASTER • Wind triangle (heading, ground speed, wind correction) • True / calibrated / equivalent airspeed • Density and pressure altitude • Time / speed / distance • Fuel burn, endurance, and range • Standard atmosphere + lapse rate • Compass + magnetic heading with deviation and variation • Reciprocal headings, pivotal altitude, standard rate turns • Off-course (1-in-60) corrections • Climb / descent rates and ground distance • Cloud base, glide distance, holding pattern entry • Linear interpolation • Universal converter (length, mass, volume, speed, temp, pressure) CROSS-COUNTRY PLANNING Build a full multi-leg route with up to 20 checkpoints. Set true course, distance, wind, TAS, fuel rate, MSA, and frequencies for each leg. Drag to reorder, duplicate, or reverse the route in one tap. Choose VFR or IFR mode and the app applies the correct FAR fuel rules: • VFR: 30-min day or 45-min night reserve, optional alternate • IFR: 45-min reserve, alternate-required toggle, alternate fuel auto-computed from distance to alternate Trip totals show ETE, ETA, fuel legality (LEGAL or NOT LEGAL with margin), and per-leg fuel remaining. PRINTABLE NAV LOG Generate a clean PDF nav log — VFR or IFR titled — with every checkpoint, fuel breakdown, frequencies card, and a side panel showing usable fuel, taxi, climb, enroute, alternate, and reserve. Email, print, or save it. FLY THE CROSS-COUNTRY Tap START FLIGHT, then mark off each checkpoint as you pass it. The app records actual time enroute, actual ground speed, and ATA, then writes them back into your post-flight log automatically. WEIGHT & BALANCE Build aircraft profiles, enter station moments, and check CG against the envelope. DESIGNED FOR PILOTS • Works fully offline - no signal, no problem • Optimized for iPhone and iPad with dark cockpit theme • Adjustable font scale for kneeboard readability • US or metric units, switch any time • Save unlimited routes • Backup and restore your data SUBSCRIPTION The EF1 E6B unlocks all features with a 7-day free trial, then $3.99/month or $19.99/year. Cancel any time before the trial ends - no charge. Subscription auto-renews for the same period at the same price unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in your iOS Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Privacy: https://www.entireflight.com/policies/privacy-policy. Terms: https://www.entireflight.com/policies/terms-of-service

Screenshots

Sparky's E6B Lite4 screens
EF1 E6B Flight Computer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparky's E6B Lite at none against EF1 E6B Flight Computer's 2. Sparky's E6B Lite also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). EF1 E6B Flight Computer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 10 months) and chart position (#195 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment 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. EF1 E6B Flight Computer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Sparky's E6B Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sparky's E6B Lite ships an update every 10 months, EF1 E6B Flight Computer weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Sparky's E6B Lite versus EF1 E6B Flight Computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparky's E6B LiteEF1 E6B Flight Computer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#195 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntineo LLCEntireFlight LLC

Customer experience

Sparky's E6B Lite

All ratings10 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

EF1 E6B Flight Computer

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Sparky's E6B Lite

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

EF1 E6B Flight Computer

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Sparky's E6B Lite free?
Sparky's E6B Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EF1 E6B Flight Computer free?
EF1 E6B Flight Computer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sparky's E6B Lite or EF1 E6B Flight Computer have ads?
EF1 E6B Flight Computer shows ads; Sparky's E6B Lite does not.
Which is updated more often, Sparky's E6B Lite or EF1 E6B Flight Computer?
Sparky's E6B Lite ships an update every 10 months, and EF1 E6B Flight Computer weekly. Most recently, Sparky's E6B Lite was updated on October 5, 2026 and EF1 E6B Flight Computer on October 2, 2026.

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