# FlightBag vs E6B Pathfinder

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightBag | E6B Pathfinder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightbag/id1509733849/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12** | — |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 10 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 93 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aero Notion Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509733848) | [Evans Mauta](https://appshunter.io/developer/1498111447) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightBag

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightbag/id1509733849)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


### E6B Pathfinder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e6b-pathfinder/id1513449885)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Week | $1.29 | per 7 days |
| E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Month | $2.99 | per month |
| E6B Pathfinder Pro - 1 Year | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*