Comparison

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer vs AeroADSB

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

AeroADSB

Visualize real-time aircraft traffic on a map using data from ADS-B receivers. It also provides an attitude and heading reference system, displaying airspeed, altitude, and heading. Weather data (METAR/TAF) is available with an unlock.

Highlights
  • Real-time aircraft traffic display
  • Map-based visualization
  • Attitude and Heading Reference System (AHRS)
  • Airspeed, altitude, and heading display
  • METAR/TAF weather data
  • Offline operation with receiver
Features
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Receives and displays aircraft traffic data on map from ADS-B receivers (e.g., Stratux, ADSBee, SkyEcho) which support GDL 90 protocol. It also includes an attitude and heading reference system (AHRS; if device provides data) including airspeed, altitude, and heading as well as display of METAR/TAF (one-time unlock necessary).   Please check your region for weather data reception availability first before purchasing unlock data feature. Requires GDL 90 data to be sent to (default) port 4000 via UDP (can be changed in settings). Works entirely independent from internet connection and with ADS-B receiver only.

Screenshots

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer4 screens
AeroADSB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Sporty's E6B Flight Computer at 59% against AeroADSB's 3%. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). AeroADSB's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99). 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

AeroADSB is free to download; Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99 up front. AeroADSB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporty's E6B Flight Computer has 5.3K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's written reviews are positive against 3% of AeroADSB's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, AeroADSB every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer versus AeroADSB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSporty's E6B Flight ComputerAeroADSB
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.3K ratings) — better1.7 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews — better3.4% of reviews
Number of ratings5.3K — better28
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSporty's Pilot ShopLakehorn AG

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%

AeroADSB

All ratings28 ratings
Positive17.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative82.1%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive3.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative96.6%

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

AeroADSB

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AeroADSB

One-time1
  • Data Unlock$4.49

Questions

Is Sporty's E6B Flight Computer free?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AeroADSB free?
AeroADSB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or AeroADSB?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer is rated higher. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while AeroADSB averages 1.7 from 28 ratings.
Do Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or AeroADSB have ads?
Neither Sporty's E6B Flight Computer nor AeroADSB shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or AeroADSB?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, and AeroADSB every 2 months. Most recently, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer was updated on September 24, 2026 and AeroADSB on September 22, 2026.

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