Comparison

Skypointer vs E

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

Head to head
About

Skypointer

Features
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How to keep your airplane in control under all conditions: Learn Upset Prevention & Recovery Training (UPRT) academics. Developed specifically for airlines to teach pilots and instructors current industry knowledge and best practices, including: - Contributing factors of Loss of Control in Flight - Flight fundamentals, including aerodynamics, stall prevention, high-altitude operations - Airmanship - Example training programs and exercises - How to properly use simulators to conduct UPRT Includes several short videos and high-quality graphics to support concise text. Quizzes per chapter and final exam. For more information on UPRT and training programs we offer, please visit us at uprt.aero

About

E

This professional training application simulates a commercial aircraft's Flight Management System (FMS) for pilots and training organizations. It offers realistic functions, guided tours, error analysis, and failure simulations to enhance FMS skills.

Highlights
  • Realistic FMS simulation
  • Free Play Mode with worldwide navigation
  • Guided tour and tutorial function
  • Static analyzer with feedback
  • Error control and explanation
  • Failure case simulation
  • Integrated CPDLC functions
Features
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This app is for COMMERICAL CUSTOMERS ONLY! Private users may purchase the “E-JET Load 25 FMS Trainer” app. The PRO version is designed for professional training organizations and airlines and requires an activation key, which you can get at www.heading365.com. The “E-JET Load 25 FMS Trainer PRO” offers a highly realistic simulation of a real E-JET Honeywell FMS Load 25.8 FMS, enabling students and pilots to enhance their FMS skills effectively in a very short time. To access the app, your operator or training organization will provide you with an activation key. Choose out of a variety of functions of our market leading application: • Free Play Mode Explore all FMS functions on your own and fly to any airport in the world! Offering a realistic FMS simulation including all functions, the app is equipped with a realistic NAV display and a worldwide navigation database. • Guided Tour You rather want to be guided instead of exploring the FMS by yourself? No problem! Our app offers a tutorial function leading to a whole FMS setup, which can be even customized by your operator’s individual operational flight plans. • Static Analyzer By choosing a mission according to the syllabus, the analyzer function will give you detailed feedback on your inputs. • Error Control Done any mistake during FMS setup? The error control function will show you what went wrong and give an explanation about the mistake. • Failure Cases Even in real life FMS malfunctions might happen. To be prepared for that, our app has even the ability to simulate a variety of FMS related failures. • CPDLC To be even more realistic, we have fully integrated the CPDLC functions as well. The standard Apple EULA applies: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: E at every 2 months against Skypointer's every 3 months. E also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.6). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Skypointer ships an update every 3 months, E every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Skypointer versus E: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSkypointerE
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS17.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB449 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInternational Development of Technology B.V.Heading 365

In-app purchases

None

Skypointer

No in-app purchases

None

E

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Skypointer free?
Skypointer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is E free?
E is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Skypointer or E have ads?
Neither Skypointer nor E shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Skypointer or E?
Skypointer ships an update every 3 months, and E every 2 months. Most recently, Skypointer was updated on October 24, 2026 and E on October 7, 2026.

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