Comparison

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer vs E6B Flight Computer Pro

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

E6B Flight Computer Pro

Features
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Turn your iPhone or iPad into an interactive E6-B flight computer. Use the front side for time, speed and distance; fuel consumption; true and calibrated airspeed; density altitude; and common aviation conversions. Flip to the wind side to work out wind correction, true heading and groundspeed. Built for focused study and practical preflight calculations: • Detailed circular scales with touch controls • Front and wind sides in one app • Guided tutorials for key workflows • Practice questions to reinforce your skills • Layouts optimized for iPhone and iPad Subscription Eligible new subscribers can start with a 3-day free trial. If the trial is not canceled at least 24 hours before it ends, it automatically converts to the monthly subscription at the price shown by the App Store and renews each month until canceled. Users who are not eligible for the introductory offer can subscribe at the displayed monthly price. You can manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. E6B Flight Computer Pro is an educational and planning aid. Always verify results against approved flight manuals, current operational data and your own calculations before flight. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer4 screens
E6B Flight Computer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: E6B Flight Computer Pro at Free against Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's $9.99. E6B Flight Computer Pro also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#5 vs unranked). On ads and iOS requirement 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

E6B Flight Computer Pro is free to download; Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99 up front. E6B Flight Computer Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Sporty's E6B Flight Computer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, E6B Flight Computer Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer versus E6B Flight Computer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSporty's E6B Flight ComputerE6B Flight Computer Pro
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSporty's Pilot ShopYigit Can Akinci

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

E6B Flight Computer Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

E6B Flight Computer Pro

Subscriptions1
  • E6B Flight Computer Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Sporty's E6B Flight Computer free?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is E6B Flight Computer Pro free?
E6B Flight Computer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or E6B Flight Computer Pro have ads?
Neither Sporty's E6B Flight Computer nor E6B Flight Computer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or E6B Flight Computer Pro?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, and E6B Flight Computer Pro weekly. Most recently, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer was updated on November 1, 2026 and E6B Flight Computer Pro on October 31, 2026.

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