# Air Navigation vs E6B

The clearest difference is rating: E6B at 5.0 against Air Navigation's 4.4. E6B also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Air Navigation's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Air Navigation sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and E6B sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

E6B holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 7 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Air Navigation | E6B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-vfr-and-ifr/id1542595548/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e6b-flight-computer/id6759972536/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 98.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Flygo-Aviation Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/550770776) | [Mikhail Nikitin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826368571) |

## What reviewers say

### Air Navigation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/air-navigation-vfr-and-ifr/id1542595548)

This app provides pilots with comprehensive flight planning and navigation tools. It offers worldwide charts, real-time weather, terrain awareness, and airport information for both VFR and IFR flights. Features include route planning, offline map access, and digital navigation instruments.

**Highlights:** VFR/IFR route planning, Worldwide charts and GPS navigation, Real-time weather (METAR/TAF), Offline map and chart downloads, Terrain awareness system, Digital EHSI/RMI instruments, Airport information and NOTAMs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Air Navigation Basic 1 Month | $3.99 | per month |
| Air Navigation Pro 1 Month | $6.99 | per month |
| Air Navigation Basic 6 Months | $17.99 | per 6 months |
| Air Navigation Pro 6 Months | $29.99 | per 6 months |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and efficient route planning
- 🗺️ Real-time terrain and airspace alerts
- 📱 Works seamlessly across multiple devices
- 💾 Offline maps and charts functionality
- 🎯 Comprehensive airport information database

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes and unresponsive buttons
- ⏱️ 30-second lag when buttons do respond
- 🗺️ Maps sometimes fail to populate
- 📞 Poor customer support response
- 📚 Lacking documentation for new users

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes with unresponsive controls
- 30-second lag on button responses
- Maps fail to populate in some instances
- No customer support response to reported issues

**Requested features**

- Comprehensive video tutorials for beginners
- Detailed how-to manual for all features
- Ability to move/reposition maps and charts on screen
- Improved onboarding for new and returning pilots


### E6B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/e6b-flight-computer/id6759972536)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of aviation calculations for pilots, including weather, preflight planning, in-flight adjustments, and weight and balance computations. It also offers a wide range of unit conversions for aviation-related metrics.

**Highlights:** Weather calculations (pressure/density altitude, crosswind), Preflight planning (airspeed, heading, fuel), In-flight calculations (true airspeed, altitude, groundspeed), Weight and balance with custom aircraft profiles, Extensive unit conversions, Time math (add/subtract times)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| premium | $4.99 | per month |
| premium | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Air Navigation free?

Air Navigation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is E6B free?

E6B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Air Navigation or E6B?

E6B is rated higher. Air Navigation averages 4.4 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while E6B averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Air Navigation or E6B have ads?

Neither Air Navigation nor E6B shows ads.

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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.*