Comparison

E6BJA E6B Flight Computer vs IFR Flight Simulator

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

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About

E6BJA E6B Flight Computer

This digital flight computer assists pilots with a wide range of aeronautical calculations, offering a modern, efficient, and less error-prone alternative to traditional whiz-wheels. It features an intuitive interface for speed and accuracy in flight planning and execution.

Highlights
  • Visual wind, GS, TAS calculations
  • Holding pattern computer
  • Wind triangle solver
  • Descent and fuel calculators
  • Weight and balance for multiple aircraft
  • Aviation units converter
  • Atmospheric calculations
Features
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The E6BJA Flight Computer is a powerful software-based digital computer for practising performing aeronautical and flight calculations speedily and easily. Inspired by the Whiz-wheel (e.g. E6B, CR-1, CRP-1, CRP-5 etc), an ingenious and excellent teaching tool, and designed to replace handheld electronic digital flight computers (e.g. CX-3), the E6BJA software app is rich in features, powerful and efficient. It can be installed on a phone or tablet --- for convenience --- and has a number of advantages over the whiz-wheel; calculations are simpler and quicker to perform, with less margin of error, better reproducibility and is less error-prone. It has a clear and intuitive user interface. The E6BJA calculator currently provides the following features: E6BJA Wind, GS,TAS Visualiser and Diversions Star Holding Pattern Visualiser/Computer Wind triangle, True Air Speed, Ground Speed Visualiser Wind Triangle solver Wind Correction Angle Descent Calculator Fuel Calculator Equivalent Time Point (ETP) and Point of No Return (PNR). Weight, Arm and Moment Calculator Pressure Altitude Density Altitude Cloud Base Dew Point and Relative Humidity ISA 1976 Atmosphere Mach Number True Air Speed (TAS) to Indicated Air Speed (IAS) Indicated Air Speed (IAS) from True Air Speed (TAS) Ground Speed (GS) Load Factor from Bank Angle Turns Calculator Aviation Units Converter Weight and Balance Calculators for the following aircraft: Beechcraft V35 Bonanza Beechcraft BE76 Duchess Cessna 150M (1977) Commuter Cessna 152 (1979/1980) Cessna 170B Cessna 172M (1976) Skyhawk Cessna 172S (1998) Skyhawk Cessna 177B Cardinal Cessna 180 Skywagon Cessna 185D Skywagon Cessna 210M Centurion Cessna 421 Golden Eagle Diamond DA-20 Diamond DA-42 Cirrus SR22 Piper PA28-151 Warrior Piper PA28-161 Warrior II (1977/1978) Piper PA28-180 Archer Piper PA28R-180 Cherokee Piper PA32R-301 Saratoga Piper PA-34-200 Seneca Piper PA-44 Seminole Piper PA46-310P Malibu Robin HR100/210 Robin HR200/120 Socata TB9 Tampico Socata TB200 Tobago

About

IFR Flight Simulator

This aviation simulator helps pilots master IFR procedures and prepare for instrument ratings. Practice holdings, intercepts, and approaches with realistic flight simulation and navigation tools on your phone. Ideal for student and experienced pilots seeking convenient, effective training.

Highlights
  • Realistic aviation training
  • Worldwide flight navigation database
  • Comprehensive training modes
  • Real-time flight simulator
  • Integrated autopilot
  • Optimal holding entry path overlay
Features
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Practice holdings, radial intercepts, and DME arcs on your phone before your next simulator session. Calculate the procedure, fly it with live instruments, and review your track in the debrief. IFR Flight Simulator combines focused IFR procedure training with real-time flight simulation, worldwide navigation data, and a choice of glass cockpit or classic gauges. What you can practice: • Holding Trainer: Randomized holding situations. Determine the entry, calculate the wind correction angles, then fly the pattern. • Intercept Trainer: Inbound and outbound radial intercepts as well as QDM/QDR intercepts. • DME Arc Trainer: Fly DME arcs and calculate the angle of lead to turn onto the inbound course at the right moment. • Approaches: Set up a final intercept, a position in the pattern (downwind, base, or final), or a full approach at any airport, including ILS. • IFR mental math: Practice entries, wind correction angles, and lead points until the calculations become automatic. Worldwide navigation database: • Navigation data from a recent AIRAC cycle, with worldwide coverage: 13,000+ airports and 10,000+ VORs, NDBs, and other navaids. • Train with real airports and navaids instead of generic exercise locations. Real-time flight simulator: • Modern glass cockpit (PFD and ND) or classic gauges. • Autopilot with rotary controls for heading, altitude, and speed, or fly manually by tilting your device. • Fast-forward mode to repeat procedures efficiently. • Live Map: your position and flight path in real time. • Live Needle Overlay: watch where the HSI and CDI needles actually point as they move with the aircraft symbol across the map. • Optimal Holding Entry Path Overlay: compare your flown track with the wind-corrected entry and holding pattern. • Flight Log with Debrief: every flight is recorded. Replay the track and the needle movement, or resume the flight later. Built for instrument rating training, proficiency practice, and simulator assessments. "I am currently training for my Instrument Rating, and my FI recommended this app to me. I didn't think such a high quality, useful training tool was possible as an app. Incredible for VOR bearings, practicing holds and command headings." App Store review by Sa4mmy Questions or feedback? Reach us at support@ifrsimulator.com. Disclaimer: This application is for training and educational purposes only. It must not be used for real-world flight planning or in-flight decision-making. While the developer strives to provide information and calculations that are as accurate and up-to-date as reasonably possible, they may still be incomplete or inaccurate, and other accepted methods exist for deriving procedures and correction angles. Always verify data against official aeronautical publications and follow the guidance of a certified flight instructor. The developer accepts no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or outcomes arising from use of this software. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

E6BJA E6B Flight Computer4 screens
IFR Flight Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: IFR Flight Simulator at Free against E6BJA E6B Flight Computer's $9.99. IFR Flight Simulator also leads on ratings volume (103 vs 6). E6BJA E6B Flight Computer's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 64%). On update cadence, ads 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

IFR Flight Simulator is free to download; E6BJA E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99 up front. IFR Flight Simulator sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. E6BJA E6B Flight Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E6BJA E6B Flight Computer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IFR Flight Simulator has 103 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of E6BJA E6B Flight Computer's written reviews are positive against 64% of IFR Flight Simulator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
E6BJA E6B Flight Computer versus IFR Flight Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE6BJA E6B Flight ComputerIFR Flight Simulator
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better4.3 (103 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better63.6% of reviews
Number of ratings6103 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDr. Jamie Alnasir, Ph.DTobias Maihoff

Customer experience

E6BJA E6B Flight Computer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

IFR Flight Simulator

All ratings103 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral4.9%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral18.2%
Negative18.2%

In-app purchases

None

E6BJA E6B Flight Computer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

IFR Flight Simulator

Subscriptions4
  • Full Access2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Full Access7 Days trial$19.993 Months
  • Full Access$19.993 Months
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  • Full Access7 Days trial2 variants$59.991 Year
One-time3
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$49.99
  • SALE % Pro | One-Time Purchase$84.99
  • Pro Access | One-Time Purchase$169.99

Questions

Is E6BJA E6B Flight Computer free?
E6BJA E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is IFR Flight Simulator free?
IFR Flight Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, E6BJA E6B Flight Computer or IFR Flight Simulator?
E6BJA E6B Flight Computer is rated higher. E6BJA E6B Flight Computer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while IFR Flight Simulator averages 4.3 from 103 ratings.
Do E6BJA E6B Flight Computer or IFR Flight Simulator have ads?
Neither E6BJA E6B Flight Computer nor IFR Flight Simulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E6BJA E6B Flight Computer or IFR Flight Simulator?
E6BJA E6B Flight Computer ships an update weekly, and IFR Flight Simulator weekly. Most recently, E6BJA E6B Flight Computer was updated on September 14, 2026 and IFR Flight Simulator on September 26, 2026.

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