# Aircraft Heading vs Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

The clearest difference is rating: Sporty's E6B Flight Computer at 4.9 against Aircraft Heading's 2.3. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer also leads on ratings volume (5.4K vs 12) and chart position (#4 vs #176). Aircraft Heading's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Aircraft Heading costs $0.99 and Sporty's E6B Flight Computer $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporty's E6B Flight Computer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Aircraft Heading's written reviews are positive against 59% of Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's.

Aircraft Heading ships an update every 2 months, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aircraft Heading | Sporty's E6B Flight Computer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [2.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-heading/id300884541/reviews) | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportys-e6b-flight-computer/id371817955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **5.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 48.0% of reviews | **59.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #176 | **#4** |
| Size | 34 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [iAware](https://appshunter.io/developer/300399959) | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) |

## What reviewers say

### Aircraft Heading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aircraft-heading/id300884541)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app provides a realistic aircraft heading indicator, mimicking analog aviation instruments. It features both analog and digital readouts, with a simulation mode for indoor use. Requires a device with a compass or GPS and a clear sky view.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic heading indicator, Analog and digital readouts, Smooth, realistic meter movement, Simulation mode for indoor use, Rotation lock, Improved graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportys-e6b-flight-computer/id371817955)

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Navigation, #99 Top Paid, #165 Top Grossing · Navigation (US App Store)

This aviation calculator app offers 27 functions for navigation, fuel calculations, and conversions. It includes a versatile timer for tracking multiple time zones and performing countdowns with alerts. Designed for pilots, it simplifies complex flight planning and in-flight computations.

**Highlights:** 27 Aviation Functions, 22 Aviation Conversions, Navigational Calculations, Fuel Calculations, Advanced Timer/Clock, Zulu, Local, and Home Time Tracking, Basic Arithmetic Calculator

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Calculates everything so much faster
- 👍 Easy and user-friendly interface
- 🚀 Provides all the tools needed
- 👍 Organized and easy to use
- 👍 Useful for aviation and non-aviation calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Keyboard issues on iPad and iOS
- 🐛 Bugs and inaccurate calculations
- 💡 Lacks weight and balance feature
- 💡 Missing conversion factors and formulas
- 💡 Needs more flexibility with formulas

**Reported bugs**

- Keyboard not working on iPad and iOS 26
- Pressure altitude tool not accepting certain numbers
- Weight and balance not accepting decimal points
- Heading and groundspeed calculations not working
- Density altitude calculation issues

**Requested features**

- Add weight and balance feature
- Improve Apple Watch support
- Add cold temperature correction for DA and MDA
- Add glide path calculation to TOD
- Add time calculation like on electronic E6B


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aircraft Heading free?

Aircraft Heading costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Sporty's E6B Flight Computer free?

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Aircraft Heading or Sporty's E6B Flight Computer?

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer is rated higher. Aircraft Heading averages 2.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Sporty's E6B Flight Computer averages 4.9 from 5.4K ratings.

### Do Aircraft Heading or Sporty's E6B Flight Computer have ads?

Neither Aircraft Heading nor Sporty's E6B Flight Computer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Aircraft Heading or Sporty's E6B Flight Computer?

Aircraft Heading ships an update every 2 months, and Sporty's E6B Flight Computer every 4 weeks. Most recently, Aircraft Heading was updated on October 27, 2026 and Sporty's E6B Flight Computer on October 27, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Aircraft Heading or Sporty's E6B Flight Computer?

Aircraft Heading currently peaks at #176 in the App Store charts, and Sporty's E6B Flight Computer at #4. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*