Comparison

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer vs FlightReady Flight Manager

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

Head to head
About

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

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
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Based on Sporty’s popular handheld E6B Electronic Flight Computer, the E6B app has been designed from the ground up to make the most of iOS on the iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, and MacOS on Apple Computers. The software is based on the tried and true formulas and algorithms developed over the years by Sporty’s team of over 50 pilots. Its pilot-friendly design makes quick work of any navigational, conversion or fuel problem and it also performs conventional arithmetic calculations. The advanced timer/clock feature simultaneously tracks Zulu, Local and Home time zones. The timer counts either up or down, and will display an alert when reaching zero. 27 AVIATION FUNCTIONS -Pressure & Density Altitude -Planned True Airspeed -Heading and Groundspeed -Compass Heading -Leg Time -Fuel Required -Crosswind, Headwind and Tailwind -Cloud Base and Freezing Level -Actual True Airspeed -Actual True Altitude -Wind Speed and Direction -Groundspeed -Planned Mach Number -Required True Airspeed -Required Calibrated Airspeed -Distance Flown -Endurance -Fuel per Hour -Actual Mach Number -Percent Mean Aerodynamic Chord (MAC) -Hydroplane Speed -Required Rate of Climb -Specific Range -Pivotal Altitude -Top of Descent -Required Rate of Descent -Glide Distance 22 AVIATION CONVERSIONS -Celsius :: Fahrenheit -Nautical Miles :: Statute Miles -Nautical Miles :: Kilometers -Feet :: Meters -Pounds :: Kilograms -Avgas Gallons :: Pounds -Jet A Gallons :: Pounds -Gallons :: Liters -Hours/Minutes/Seconds :: Hours -Climb FT/NM :: Climb Percent -Climb FT/NM :: Climb Degrees CALCULATOR -Perform basic math without having to exit the application CLOCK/TIMER -Simultaneous tracking of Zulu, Home and Local time zones -Advanced timer counts up or down and operates independently so you can perform other calculations while the timer is running -Upon reaching zero in the countdown mode, a message will display no matter what app is active – a useful feature for missed approaches, switching fuel tanks, etc.

About

FlightReady Flight Manager

This app extends organizational flight operations management to mobile devices. It allows users to manage scheduled flights, access documents, and complete risk assessments. Requires an existing organizational account.

Highlights
  • Manage scheduled flights and assignments
  • Access training materials and documents
  • Complete flight safety risk assessments
  • Perform loading and performance calculations
  • View operational and training data
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Flight Manager is the mobile companion to FlightReady TOM (Training & Operations Manager) for organizations that manage training, flight operations, scheduling, dispatch, and safety with TOM. Users can view and manage scheduled flights and resource assignments, access managed documents and training materials, and complete flight safety risk assessments. Users must have a FlightReady account linked to their organization to use Flight Manager. Key capabilities include: ▸ Complete loading, performance, and risk assessment for scheduled and ad hoc flights ▸ View and manage organization-managed documents and training materials. Flight Manager is not a standalone consumer app. It is purpose-built for organizations using FlightReady TOM, extending training management, dispatch, safety, and compliance workflows to mobile devices while maintaining a single source of truth for operational and training data. If you experience any technical issues using this app, please review the common issues listed below before contacting support. If you need help, tap the Support button on the login view or main menu view. Username or password incorrect The information you entered does not match any account. Accounts are manager by your flight school. If you forgot your login information, please contact your flight school. Login Issues: Forgot Password If you forgot your password, enter your email address, then tap Reset Password. If an account is registered under that email, an email with a password reset link will be sent to that email address. You must enter the correct email address associated with your account, and your account must have been confirmed. If you have never used your account, you must confirm it before attempting to change the password.To confirm a new account, follow the instructions in the welcome email. If you do not have access to that e-mail, please contact your flight school. Login Issues: Forgot My Username The username is the email address associated with your account. To recover your username, please contact your flight school. Login Issues: Did not receive verification email A verification email is sent when you confirm a new account or request to reset your password. The purpose of this email is to ensure that you have access to a valid email account. This email is automatically sent to the same email address associated with your account, and may take a few minutes to arrive. If it does not arrive within a few minutes please check your spam or junk mail filters. Aircraft weight and balance not being accepted If the app does not accept the information you enter, then the information you entered is incorrect. Confirm that you are using the same starting empty weight and balance that is displayed in the app, then check your calculations.

Screenshots

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sporty's E6B Flight Computer at 59% against FlightReady Flight Manager's 0%. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer also leads on chart position (#6 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 1). FlightReady Flight Manager's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On ads and in-app purchases 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

FlightReady Flight Manager is free to download; Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, FlightReady Flight Manager weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer versus FlightReady Flight Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSporty's E6B Flight ComputerFlightReady Flight Manager
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#6 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSporty's Pilot ShopAeroapps Technology

Customer experience

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

All ratings5,299 ratings
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative0.4%
Written reviews135 reviews
Positive59.3%
Neutral17.8%
Negative23.0%

FlightReady Flight Manager

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • 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
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  • Keyboard issues causing number scrambling

Requested features

8 requests
  • 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
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  • Allow inputting required rate of climb
  • Add magnetic variation input field
  • Add more metric unit support

FlightReady Flight Manager

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

No in-app purchases

None

FlightReady Flight Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sporty's E6B Flight Computer free?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightReady Flight Manager free?
FlightReady Flight Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or FlightReady Flight Manager have ads?
Neither Sporty's E6B Flight Computer nor FlightReady Flight Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or FlightReady Flight Manager?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, and FlightReady Flight Manager weekly. Most recently, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer was updated on September 24, 2026 and FlightReady Flight Manager on September 17, 2026.

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