Comparison

E6b Pilot vs Hooked

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

Head to head
About

E6b Pilot

This aviation app provides essential flight planning tools for pilots, including an E6B calculator with numerous utilities. It offers features like course and distance calculation, fuel planning, weight and balance, and live weather information.

Highlights
  • E6b calculator with 5 primary functions
  • 24 supporting flight planning utilities
  • Live weather information (TAF/METAR)
  • Worldwide airport database
  • Single leg flight plan construction
  • Timer with alarms
Features
Currently charting
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E6b Pilot puts a complete electronic flight computer in your pocket. Inspired by the classic E6B whiz-wheel and designed to replace bulky handheld units, it brings every calculation a private or professional pilot needs into one fast, clear, modern app. No fiddly buttons, no clutter. Results appear the instant you have entered enough information — just type, and the answer updates live. A dark, glare-friendly "glass cockpit" interface keeps readouts sharp on the ground or in the air, and graphical wind triangles and runway diagrams show you what the numbers mean at a glance. WHAT YOU CAN DO Flight planning, all in one place Build a complete single-leg flight plan on the home screen — track and distance, heading and ground speed, fuel and time, weight and balance, and optional trip costing. Change one value and dependent results flag themselves for review, so your plan always stays consistent. Wind, made visual Solve the wind triangle for heading and ground speed, track and ground speed, or unknown wind. Crosswind and headwind components are shown on a runway diagram, and a compass-rose visualiser plots your track, heading and wind together. Altitude and airspeed Pressure and density altitude, true altitude, and full TAS–RAS–Mach conversion with local speed of sound — plus the ISA 1976 standard atmosphere at any level. Vertical navigation Rate of climb and descent, top of climb and top of descent. Performance and safety Turns and load factor (g, stall-speed rise, rate and radius of turn), Defined Minimum Manoeuvring Speed, carburettor icing risk from temperature and dew point, estimated cloud base, and VHF line-of-sight range. Conversions Volume, weight, distance, temperature, pressure and airspeed — plus a specific-gravity-aware volume-to-weight converter for accurate fuel figures. Utilities Holding pattern computer, critical point, point of no return, sunrise and sunset, live weather (METAR and TAF for any ICAO airfield), a stopwatch, and a time calculator. DESIGNED FOR REAL COCKPITS Live calculation — no Calculate button to press Dark, high-contrast display that's easy on the eyes Large, tappable fields with clear units and negative-value entry "Show workings" on newer tools, so the app doubles as a learning aid Built for iPhone and iPad Whether you're a student pilot learning the theory, a PPL holder planning a weekend trip, or a professional cross-checking figures, E6b Pilot is the flight computer that keeps up with you. Fly safe. Note: E6b Pilot is a flight-planning and training aid. Always cross-check critical calculations and comply with your aircraft's approved documentation and applicable regulations. Weather data requires an internet connection.

About

Hooked

This app acts as a digital anchor watch, monitoring your boat's position and alerting you if it drifts. It offers real-time tracking, remote control, and customization options for peace of mind while boating.

Highlights
  • Real-time boat tracking
  • Remote anchor session control
  • Past anchor session history
  • Customizable settings
  • Share boat location
  • Connect to chart plotter
  • Energy efficient design
  • Smart GPS filtering
Features
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Let's Hook Your Boat Down! Hooked is your trusty digital anchor watch. It keeps a sharp eye on your boat's position, sounding the alarm if it drifts beyond your comfort zone. Enjoy the same peace of mind whether you're on deck or ashore, without draining your device's battery. Key Features: * Real-time Tracking: Watch your boat's movements like a hawk. Colorful trails make it easy to see where you've been. * Remote Command Center: Control your anchor session from anywhere with an internet connection. Pause, adjust, or relocate your session with ease – it's all up to you. * History Buff: Review past anchor sessions to analyze your boating patterns. * Customization Galore: Tailor Hooked to your preferences. Adjust units, track appearance, and even the alarm volume. * Share the Love: Let friends and family keep an eye on your boat too. * Smart Connectivity: Hooked plays nice with other devices. Connect to your chart plotter for more accurate GPS data and to view depth and wind speed. * Energy Efficient: Hooked is designed to be gentle on your device's battery, ensuring it lasts as long as you need it. * GPS Savvy: Hooked intelligently filters out unreliable GPS signals, preventing false alarms. * Low Battery Alert: Never be caught off guard. Hooked warns you when your device is running low. Note: Remote monitoring requires two Hooked-equipped devices with internet access and a Hooked Premium subscription for the boat-based device. For a cheaper option you can also subscribe to Hooked Essential which enables remote notifications (comparable to Anchor Pro’s “Anchor Premium”). Ready to drop anchor with confidence? Hooked is your go-to companion for worry-free boating. Privacy Policy: https://hookedanchor.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://hookedanchor.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

E6b Pilot4 screens
Hooked4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hooked at Free against E6b Pilot's $3.99. Hooked also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (67 vs 1). E6b Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On ads 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

Hooked is free to download; E6b Pilot costs $3.99 up front. Hooked sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. E6b Pilot asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

E6b Pilot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hooked has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

E6b Pilot ships an update every 12 months, Hooked every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
E6b Pilot versus Hooked: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE6b PilotHooked
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.8 (67 ratings)
Positive reviews—90.4% of reviews
Number of ratings167 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#183 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavtech SoftwareKylee Davis

Customer experience

E6b Pilot

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Hooked

All ratings67 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews83 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral7.2%
Negative2.4%

Bugs and requests

E6b Pilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hooked

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Occasionally struggles with losing GPS lock
  • iPad built-in GPS sometimes doesn't update
  • Some interruptions of connection
  • Bug causing incorrect longitude value and app crash
  • Seems to only paint the swing on the map sometimes
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  • Difficulty finding the drop anchor button

Requested features

11 requests
  • Compatibility with Android
  • Apple Watch app
  • Ability to share remote monitoring with other Apple IDs
  • Ability to form non-circular swing areas (e.g., pie slice, freeform)
  • NMEA live wind data integration
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  • Support for Garmin GPSMAP plotters
  • Graphics based on GPS when no internet
  • Cached graphics when offline
  • Apple Watch support to set, pause, stop
  • Alarm if GPS fails to update
  • Support for NMEA connection to Vesper Cortex

In-app purchases

None

E6b Pilot

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Hooked

Subscriptions3
  • Hooked Premium (Monthly)1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Hooked Essential (Yearly)$4.991 Year
  • Hooked Premium (Yearly)1 Month trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is E6b Pilot free?
E6b Pilot costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hooked free?
Hooked is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, E6b Pilot or Hooked?
E6b Pilot is rated higher. E6b Pilot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Hooked averages 4.8 from 67 ratings.
Do E6b Pilot or Hooked have ads?
Neither E6b Pilot nor Hooked shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E6b Pilot or Hooked?
E6b Pilot ships an update every 12 months, and Hooked every 3 weeks. Most recently, E6b Pilot was updated on October 23, 2026 and Hooked on October 27, 2026.

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