Comparison

E6b Pilot vs SEAiq USA

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

SEAiq USA

Navigate US waterways with detailed NOAA and US Army Corps of Engineers charts. Features include waypoints, routes, tracks, weather overlays, and an anchor alarm. Offers a 7-day evaluation period before an in-app upgrade is required for full functionality.

Highlights
  • NOAA and US Army Corps of Engineers charts
  • Waypoints, routes, and tracks
  • Night color modes
  • Anchor alarm
  • Automatic weather download
  • Chart measuring tools
  • NMEA and AIS support
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SEAiq USA is a full-featured marine navigation app for the United States. It automatically downloads and displays charts from NOAA and the US Army Corps of Engineers for the regions you select. Features include: * Waypoints * Routes * Tracks * Night color modes * Anchor alarm * Automatic download and display of weather (wind & isobar) * Chart measuring tools (EBL/VRM) * Wi-Fi-based NMEA and AIS * Vector charts No purchase is required to view charts. Premium navigation features are enabled during a 7-day evaluation period. After that, an annual subscription is required. Existing one-time purchases retain the features they unlocked. Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

E6b Pilot4 screens
SEAiq USA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SEAiq USA at Free against E6b Pilot's $3.99. SEAiq USA also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (501 vs 1). E6b Pilot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On 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

SEAiq USA is free to download; E6b Pilot costs $3.99 up front. SEAiq USA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per year. 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 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SEAiq USA has 501 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, SEAiq USA every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
E6b Pilot versus SEAiq USA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterE6b PilotSEAiq USA
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.7 (501 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1501 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#98 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNavtech SoftwareSakhalin

Customer experience

E6b Pilot

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

SEAiq USA

All ratings501 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive75.5%
Neutral4.1%
Negative20.4%

Bugs and requests

E6b Pilot

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

SEAiq USA

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Chart download failures with error messages
  • App incompatibility with iOS 8 updates causing loss of purchase
  • Performance degradation on iPad 3 and older devices
  • Slow zoom and pan responsiveness
  • Active Captain integration not fully functional in free version
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  • Deceptive Active Captain marker display without content access

Requested features

7 requests
  • Delete and rename imported tracks functionality
  • Track export as CSV spreadsheet with date, time, course, speed, location
  • International chart support in free version
  • Precipitation weather integration
  • More prominent waypoint highlighting when route not selected
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  • Enhanced navigation marker visibility
  • Improved iPad-to-iPhone GPS sharing

In-app purchases

None

E6b Pilot

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SEAiq USA

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Annual$10.001 Year
One-time1
  • Upgrade for Premium Features$24.99

Questions

Is E6b Pilot free?
E6b Pilot costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SEAiq USA free?
SEAiq USA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, E6b Pilot or SEAiq USA?
E6b Pilot is rated higher. E6b Pilot averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SEAiq USA averages 4.7 from 501 ratings.
Do E6b Pilot or SEAiq USA have ads?
Neither E6b Pilot nor SEAiq USA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, E6b Pilot or SEAiq USA?
E6b Pilot ships an update every 12 months, and SEAiq USA every 3 weeks. Most recently, E6b Pilot was updated on October 12, 2026 and SEAiq USA on October 19, 2026.

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