# Sporty's E6B Flight Computer vs Theodolite HD

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sporty's E6B Flight Computer at none against Theodolite HD's 8. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.4K vs 136). Theodolite HD's advantage is review sentiment (91% vs 59%) and price ($8.99 vs $9.99). On rating, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99 and Theodolite HD $8.99 up front. Theodolite HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sporty's E6B Flight Computer has 5.4K ratings behind it against 136, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's written reviews are positive against 91% of Theodolite HD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, Theodolite HD every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sporty's E6B Flight Computer | Theodolite HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$8.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (5.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sportys-e6b-flight-computer/id371817955/reviews)** | [4.7 (136 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite-hd/id425456242/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.4K** | 136 |
| Positive reviews | 59.3% of reviews | **91.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#3** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sporty's Pilot Shop](https://appshunter.io/developer/371817958) | [Craig Hunter](https://appshunter.io/developer/286743884) |

## What reviewers say

### Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

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

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Navigation, #58 Top Paid, #115 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


### Theodolite HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/theodolite-hd/id425456242)

This app combines a compass, inclinometer, rangefinder, GPS, and map for augmented reality navigation. It allows users to capture data-overlay photos and videos, view positions on a map with offline options, and share location data with others. It's designed for professional use and outdoor activities.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality viewfinder, Compass and inclinometer, GPS and map with offline options, Data-overlay photo/video camera, Rangefinder and nav calculator, Location sharing and team tracking

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $0.99 | one-time |
| Team Tracking | $1.99 | one-time |
| World Datum Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| US Mountain Summits AR Layer | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $8.99 | one-time |
| 20,000 Outdoors Map Tiles | $17.99 | one-time |
| US State Plane Coordinates | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🔍 Accurate measurements and data
- 📷 Useful photo documentation features
- 🧭 Versatile for various applications
- 🏫 Great for educational and teaching purposes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Occasional compass/sensor accuracy issues
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for maps and features
- 📱 Separate iPhone and iPad versions require double purchase
- 🔄 Lack of screen rotation support on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes, especially on older devices
- Camera orientation issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add option to set elevation angle to 0 degrees horizontal
- Implement cross-device sync and data sharing
- Expand map coverage and reduce in-app purchase costs
- Add support for more camera features like video recording


## Frequently asked questions

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

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

### Is Theodolite HD free?

Theodolite HD costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or Theodolite HD?

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer is rated higher. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 5.4K ratings, while Theodolite HD averages 4.7 from 136 ratings.

### Do Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or Theodolite HD have ads?

Neither Sporty's E6B Flight Computer nor Theodolite HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or Theodolite HD?

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Theodolite HD every 4 months. Most recently, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer was updated on October 27, 2026 and Theodolite HD on October 23, 2026.

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