Comparison

EMB vs Pilot Flight Computer

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

Head to head
About

EMB

This app offers supplemental study material for Embraer EMB-145 pilots. It provides flashcards, quizzes, and tools for exam preparation, recurrent training, and general knowledge.

Highlights
  • Flashcards for aircraft systems
  • Multiple choice quizzes
  • Memory items study
  • Aircraft limitations study
  • Airport weather and flight planning
  • Custom flashcard maker
  • Aircraft conversion calculator
Features
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The information in this app is supplemental and does not replace the aircraft flight manual. Information may vary depending on your airline or company policies and procedures. WHAT KIND OF AIRCRAFT APPS ARE AVAILABLE? Embraer EMB-145 INTENDED USE OF OUR APPS •Used by pilots to study for written exams, oral exams, check rides, recurrent training and general knowledge. WHO USES AIRCRAFT APPS IN THE AVIATION INDUSTRY? •Private Pilots, Corporate Pilots and Commercial Airline Pilots. CONTENTS OF IN-APP Purchases •Worldwide Weather •Airport to Airport Distance Calculator •Airport METAR & TAF Search •Custom Aircraft Flashcard Maker •Aircraft Conversion Calculator •Continuous Running Zulu Time Clock •Airline Interview Questions •Flashcards •Quizzes •Memory Items •Limitations ~SPECIFIC APP INFORMATION~ FLASHCARDS •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and easily study technical questions about the airplane. •Easy to use Back and Next buttons. •APU •Aircraft General •Check Ride Oral •Electrical •Fire Protection •Flight Controls •Fuel System •Hydraulics •Ice & Rain Protection •Landing Gear & Brakes •Limitations •Pneumatics •Powerplant QUIZZES •Choose any aircraft system from a drop down menu and test your knowledge with a multiple choice quizzes. Take the quizzes with an optional timer and background noise to enhance your learning experience. Once finished with each quiz, screenshot the image and email or text it to your instructor for progress reports. MEMORY ITEMS •Study all aircraft memory items in the easy to use PDF reader that allows you to print, email and customize your learning experience. LIMITATIONS •Study all aircraft limitations in flashcard format and use the quiz at the end to test your knowledge. AIRPORTS WEATHER & FLIGHT PLANNING •Choose any airport in the world and see the most up to date weather and METAR/TAF information. Use the Airport Flight Planning feature to check distance to and from airports in NM. With WIFI or a cellular connection, your aircraft position will display on the map. CUSTOM AIRCRAFT FLASHCARD MAKER •Easily make your own systems flashcards by naming the category and typing in your own question and answer. AIRCRAFT CONVERSION CALCULATOR •Fast and accurate conversions of many commonly used aviation calculations which include: •Foot - Meter •Nautical Mile - Statute Mile •Nautical Mile - Kilometer •Inch - Meter •Pound - Kilogram •Gallon (US) - Liter •Gallon Imp.) - Liter •Fahrenheit - Celsius •Pressure inHG - hPA •Gallons - LBS •Knots - MPH Zulu Time Clock - This clock can be found on th menu screen. It does not need an internet connection to function and will always give the most accurate Zulu time no matter where you are in the world. IN APP PURCHASES TERMS AND CONDITIONS STEP 1: Download ERJ-145 Type Rating Prep from the App Store (FREE Download). STEP 2: After ERJ-145 Type Rating Prep has downloaded to your device, tap the login button. Entering your credentials on the menu screen is optional. The information is not shared or saved. STEP 3: Tap the Buy button under the aircraft you wish to purchase. Your account will be charged a one time price for the material and content. The price is listed on each Aircraft App and the price will be different based on the content in each app. STEP 4: Once purchased, the IN-APP Purchases cannot be canceled. STEP 5: Access to the material and content never expires. STEP 6: Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. FOR A COMPLETE DESCRIPTION OF IN-APP PURCHASE CONTENTS, VISIT WWW.AIRCRAFTAPPS.COM

About

Pilot Flight Computer

Features
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Pilot Flight Computer Mobile App - Fly Smarter - Reduce Cockpit Workload - Make Better Decisions - Save Time in Preflight - Focus on Flying - Stay Ahead of the Aircraft - Be a More Professional Pilot - Sharpen Your Skills - Pass Checks with Confidence Invest in yourself. No excuses. Download Now.

Screenshots

EMB4 screens
Pilot Flight Computer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: EMB at Free against Pilot Flight Computer's $0.99. Pilot Flight Computer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

EMB is free to download; Pilot Flight Computer costs $0.99 up front. EMB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pilot Flight Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
EMB versus Pilot Flight Computer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMBPilot Flight Computer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 16 monthsEvery 16 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAircraft Apps LLCMario Sabogal

In-app purchases

1 purchases

EMB

One-time1
  • ERJ-145 Type Rating Prep$19.99
None

Pilot Flight Computer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMB free?
EMB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pilot Flight Computer free?
Pilot Flight Computer costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMB or Pilot Flight Computer have ads?
Neither EMB nor Pilot Flight Computer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EMB or Pilot Flight Computer?
EMB ships an update every 16 months, and Pilot Flight Computer every 16 months. Most recently, EMB was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pilot Flight Computer on September 24, 2026.

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