Comparison

E6B Pathfinder vs Pilot Logbook

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

Head to head
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.

About

Pilot Logbook

Features
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Pilot Logbook is a smart, modern logbook designed for both professional and private pilots. Logging flights is fast, intuitive, and hassle-free, so you can spend less time entering data and more time flying. Easily track your totals, monitor limits, and stay fully in control of your logbook data. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Fully customisable to suit your licence, aircraft, and flying role β€’ Automatic time calculations, including night time, with minimal manual input β€’ Airline CSV import - instantly import flight data from your airline’s roster or flight records β€’ Extensive built-in databases with over 6,000 airports and 800 aircraft types - add your own or customise existing entries β€’ Secure iCloud sync, keeping your logbook backed up and seamlessly available across all your devices β€’ Advanced filtering and sorting by date, aircraft, pilots, and more β€’ Interactive charts and analytics to visualise flight hours, aircraft usage, and trends over time β€’ Professional PDF logbook exports with electronic signature β€’ Previous flying experience - add historic flight time so your full career hours are accurately reflected β€’ Easy CSV export for effortless data migration and backups SUBSCRIPTION: Pilot Logbook is free to use with full functionality for your first 50 flights. After that, a monthly or annual subscription unlocks unlimited flight logging and unlimited logbook exports. Built for pilots who value accuracy, simplicity, and complete control of their flying records.

Screenshots

E6B Pathfinder4 screens
Pilot Logbook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pilot Logbook at none against E6B Pathfinder's shown. Pilot Logbook also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 10 months). E6B Pathfinder's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. E6B Pathfinder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.29 per 7 days and Pilot Logbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E6B Pathfinder ships an update every 10 months, Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 21, 2026 and August 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
E6B Pathfinder versus Pilot Logbook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE6B PathfinderPilot Logbook
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEvans MautaJAMES PEACEFULL WAKELEY

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

Pilot Logbook

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Unlimited Annual$19.991 Year

Questions

Is E6B Pathfinder free?
E6B Pathfinder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Logbook free?
Pilot Logbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do E6B Pathfinder or Pilot Logbook have ads?
E6B Pathfinder shows ads; Pilot Logbook does not.
Which is updated more often, E6B Pathfinder or Pilot Logbook?
E6B Pathfinder ships an update every 10 months, and Pilot Logbook every 2 weeks. Most recently, E6B Pathfinder was updated on June 21, 2026 and Pilot Logbook on August 25, 2026.

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