Comparison

FlightBag vs E6B Pathfinder

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

Head to head
About

FlightBag

Access essential aviation weather data including METARs, TAFs, and various weather charts. Features include airport information, route planning weather, unit conversion, and a world map with navigation aids. Offline access is available for specific regions and charts.

Highlights
  • METAR, TAF, and airport information
  • Weather charts (Significant Weather, Synoptic)
  • Offline map with navigation aids
  • Unit converter for aviation metrics
  • Sunrise/sunset and time zone data
  • Watch app and widget support
Features
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FlightBag (Pilot Weather & Tools) - METAR, TAF, Runway and Station Information - Significant Weather Charts - Synoptic Surface Pressure Charts - Wind and Temperature Charts - Satellite Images - World Map with all Airports - Waypoints, VOR's and NDB's in Europe - European Region available for offline download - Sunrise Sunset Times (UTC/Local) - Converter for all important aviation units - Live UTC Clock & Local Time for all Airports - Widget, Watch App + Widget Extension Flight Weather Page - Allows for selection of Departure, Destination and Eight Alternate Airports. Each airport shows key information such as: - METAR - TAF - Runway Information - Elevation Enroute Weather Page - Downloads METAR and TAF for all Airports within 100nm of route between Departure and Destination Airports. Runway Length filter can be applied and range extended to 300nm either side of track. Weather Charts - Available for Offline use with one click. Available Charts: - Significant Weather - Synoptic Surface Pressure - Wind and Temperature - Satellite Images Map Page - Contains a World Map with all Airports, European Region contains Waypoints, VOR's and NDB's and can be downloaded in settings for offline use. Converter - Allows Conversion of: - Temperature - Speed/Distance - Airspeed/Mach Number - Mass/Volume/Fuel Subscription Information: We offer Monthly and Yearly Subscriptions, the subscriptions gives you full access to the app and all contents, this includes iPad, iPhone, Watch App, Watch App Extension and Widget. Subscription Payments Subscription payment will be charged to your iTunes Account once your confirm your purchase. Your iTunes account will be charged again when your subscription automatically renews at the end of your current subscription period, unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours prior to end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your auto-renewable subscription in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. Subscriptions are non-refundable and will run until the expiry date once cancelled. Terms of Service: https://aeronotion.net/terms/

About

E6B Pathfinder

This app offers a comprehensive suite of flight computations and calculations for pilots. It includes tools for altitude, airspeed, fuel, navigation, gliding, and miscellaneous flight planning needs, combining the functionality of traditional flight computers with additional features.

Highlights
  • Altitude calculations (Pressure, Density, True)
  • Airspeed computations (TAS, Mach, CAS)
  • Fuel management (Burn, Rate, Endurance)
  • Leg planning (Heading, ETA, Distance)
  • Wind component analysis
  • Gliding and VNAV calculations
  • Unit conversion and stopwatch
Features
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E6B Pathfinder provides essential and useful flight computations and calculations for flight operations, planning and navigation. The functions combine those of a classical E6B/CX-2/CX-3 flight computer and more. The simple material design makes it easy to navigate through the application to find what you need. The application has two sections. The main section functions include: ALTITUDE-> -Pressure Altitude -Density Altitude -True Altitude -Jet Standard Atmosphere - Cloud Base AIRSPEED-> -Plan TAS -Actual TAS -Required CAS -Plan Mach# -Actual Mach# FUEL-> -Fuel Burn -Fuel Rate -Endurance -(PRO) Fuel Converter PLAN LEG-> -Heading & Ground Speed -Heading & TAS -Track & Ground Speed -Compass Heading -Leg Time -ETA -To/From ACTUAL LEG-> -Distance Flown -Ground Speed -Wind Speed & Direction -Headwind & Crosswind Components -(PRO) Point of Equal Time -(PRO) Point of Equal Time (Expanded) -(PRO) Point of No Return -(PRO) Point of No Return (Expanded) -(PRO) Critical Point -(PRO) Critical Point (Expanded) GLIDING & VNAV-> -Glide Distance -Height Loss -Glide Ratio -(PRO) Rate of Climb/Descent -(PRO) Rate of Climb/Descent (using Gradient) -(PRO) Climb Ratio -(PRO) Climb Ratio (using Gradient) -(PRO) Top of Climb -(PRO) Top of Descent MISC.-> -(PRO) Load Factor -(PRO) Rate Turn - Bank Angle -(PRO) Rate of Turn -(PRO) Great Circle/Rhumb Line Distance The Extras section functions include: -(PRO) Calculator -(PRO) Units Converter -Stop Watch -Countdown Timer Other Features: -(PRO) Light & Dark Theme -(PRO) Quick List -Ability to change units -Ability to change calculation accuracy For feedback, additions or error reports, feel free to send them over to the developer using the email given.

Screenshots

FlightBag4 screens
E6B Pathfinder4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FlightBag at 75% against E6B Pathfinder's 0%. FlightBag also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 months). E6B Pathfinder's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, 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. FlightBag sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and E6B Pathfinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FlightBag ships an update every 5 days, E6B Pathfinder every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FlightBag versus E6B Pathfinder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlightBagE6B Pathfinder
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 10 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAero Notion LimitedEvans Mauta

Customer experience

FlightBag

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral16.7%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%

E6B Pathfinder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

FlightBag

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$19.991 Year
3 purchases

E6B Pathfinder

Subscriptions3
  • E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Week$1.297 Days
  • E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Month$2.991 Month
  • E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Year$24.991 Year

Questions

Is FlightBag free?
FlightBag is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is E6B Pathfinder free?
E6B Pathfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FlightBag or E6B Pathfinder have ads?
E6B Pathfinder shows ads; FlightBag does not.
Which is updated more often, FlightBag or E6B Pathfinder?
FlightBag ships an update every 5 days, and E6B Pathfinder every 10 months. Most recently, FlightBag was updated on September 10, 2026 and E6B Pathfinder on June 21, 2026.

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