Comparison

Sparkys E6B vs Āina Atlas

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

Head to head
About

Sparkys E6B

This app emulates a mechanical E6B flight computer, offering digital readouts for precise calculations. It combines the speed and intuitiveness of analog input with the accuracy of digital output for various aviation computations.

Highlights
  • Digital readouts for calculations
  • Analog input with cursors and steppers
  • Multiplication and division
  • Rate problems (fuel, time, speed)
  • Wind correction angle calculations
  • Conversions (miles, fuel, weight)
Features
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Sparky's E6B emulates a mechanical E6B Flight Computer, with significant additional capabilities. The app provides digital readouts of values that would otherwise have to be eyeballed in a standard E6B. The use of cursors and steppers enables the precision of a digital computer with the speed and intuitiveness of an analog computer. The E6B is an analog computer invented in the 1930's by Lt. Philip Dalton, USN for purposes of training and flight calculations. The app can be used to perform calculations, or to practice and learn how to use a mechanical E6B. Advantages of analog slide-rule E6Bs include the speed of entering data, and continous operation that can enable a more intuitive feel for how outputs change as inputs are changed. If inputs are changed, it is simply a matter of a swipe or using a stepper to fine tune inputs, and outputs are updated simultaneously. Advantages of digital E6B's includes precision, but as E6Bs are in reality often used to estimate data, this precision often cannot be taken advantage of. Furthermore, entering data is slowed down by soft keypads popping up and down. It may be hard to understand how outputs change in response to inputs if individual numbers need to be entered on a keypad. Sparky's E6B provides the best of both worlds. The speed and intuitive entry of an analog E6B, along with the digital readout of a digital E6B. 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. Digital output is provided for - Multiplication and division - Ascent and descent vertical and horizontal speed and angles - Rate problems such as gallons per hour, time to destination etc. - Density Altitude and True Airspeed calculations. - True Altitude Calculations - Mach speeds vs. temperature - Conversions of Nautical and Statue Miles to and from Kilometers - Volume of oil and fuel vs. weight - Conversion of Pounds to Kilograms - Conversion of Feet to Meters The "wind" side is a vector computer used to determine flight headings, wind correction angle etc. It also provides digital readouts to provide an intuitive feel for wind correction, as well as to let the inputs be fine-tuned or updated as conditions change. We have no ads and collect no personal information. We hope you enjoy Sparky's E6B and find it useful.

About

Āina Atlas

Access comprehensive Hawaii land parcel data, including ownership, zoning, hazard risks, and valuation. Explore traditional land divisions and recent permit activity. Offers a free tier for limited daily views and a subscription for advanced features and unlimited access.

Highlights
  • Parcel ownership and TMK number
  • Zoning regulations and rules
  • FEMA flood and wildfire risk zones
  • ADU eligibility and ocean view potential
  • Traditional land divisions (Ahupuaa)
  • Property tax and valuation estimates
  • Drive times to essential services
Features
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Aina Atlas shows the full picture of any Hawaii parcel. Ownership, zoning, assessed value, flood zone, lava hazard, wildfire risk, ADU eligibility, and more. Tap any parcel on the map to see data from official county and state records. WHAT YOU CAN LOOK UP Owner name and TMK number Zoning with FAR, height, and setback rules FEMA flood zone and base flood elevation Lava hazard zone (1-9 scale) Wildfire risk classification Conservation district status Shoreline setback and Special Management Area flag ADU eligibility by county rules Ocean view potential score Rainfall data (PRISM) Traditional land use: taro fields and fishponds Ahupuaa and moku land divisions Neighborhood valuation heatmap Recent permit activity Automated valuation estimate Soil type and drainage class Property tax estimate Drive times to hospital, school, grocery, and gas FOR PROFESSIONALS The Pro plan adds parcel compare, GPX and KML export, PDF reports, and granular change alerts. SIGN IN ONCE, USE EVERYWHERE Sign in with Apple and your account syncs between the iOS app and the Aina Atlas web map at atlas.ikenagroup.com. BUILT FOR HAWAII Data from Honolulu DPP, Maui County, Hawaii County, Kauai County, FEMA NFHL, USDA NRCS, and the Hawaii State GIS Program. FREE TO START Five parcel views per day with no account. Sign in free to continue. Subscribe for the full picture. Parcel data is from public government records updated periodically. Verify critical information with the relevant county agency before making legal or financial decisions. Terms of Use: https://atlas.ikenagroup.com/terms

Screenshots

Sparkys E6B4 screens
Āina Atlas2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sparkys E6B at none against Āina Atlas's 3. Sparkys E6B also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). Āina Atlas's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Āina Atlas sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Sparkys E6B asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Āina Atlas holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sparkys E6B has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sparkys E6B versus Āina Atlas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSparkys E6BĀina Atlas
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 57 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIntineo LLCJohn Thomas

In-app purchases

None

Sparkys E6B

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Āina Atlas

Subscriptions2
  • Property Brief$4.991 Month
  • Pro$19.991 Month
One-time1
  • Pacrcel Report$6.99

Questions

Is Sparkys E6B free?
Sparkys E6B is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Āina Atlas free?
Āina Atlas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sparkys E6B or Āina Atlas?
Āina Atlas is rated higher. Sparkys E6B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Āina Atlas averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sparkys E6B or Āina Atlas have ads?
Neither Sparkys E6B nor Āina Atlas shows ads.

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