Comparison

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer vs Navigraph Charts

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

Navigraph Charts

This app provides comprehensive aviation charts and navigation data for flight simulation. It offers worldwide IFR and VFR chart coverage, updated regularly, and integrates seamlessly with popular flight simulators. Features include moving maps, weather overlays, and annotation tools to enhance the simulated flight experience.

Highlights
  • Jeppesen charts and navigation data
  • Worldwide IFR and VFR chart coverage
  • Regular 28-day AIRAC updates
  • Moving Maps
  • Weather overlays (radar, winds)
  • 3D Globe Projection
  • Annotation tools
Features
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Looking for the most comprehensive software solution for flight simulation? Navigraph Charts is your co-pilot. Navigraph Charts 8 has been developed with emphasis on delivering a seamless and intuitive experience, reducing the pilot workload in all phases of the simulated flight. Why you'll always want Navigraph Charts with you in the cockpit: - Only provider of Jeppesen charts and navigation data for flight simulation. - Access to IFR chart coverage at over 7,000 airports worldwide. - Charts and data sourced from Jeppesen and updated every 28 days according to the AIRAC calendar. - Largest dataset of its kind in the world. - Most up-to-date and modern navigation software for flight simulation. - Simulator sceneries, flight plans, charts, navigation systems, and addon software are all in sync with data from the same source. - Great support. New features in Navigraph Charts 8: - Worldwide VFR Charts powered by Jeppesen VFR data - Seamless Zoom - 3D Globe Projection - Autopinning of Procedure Charts - Runway Crosswind and Airport Weather Information - Vector Charts - Weather overlays including radar and winds - ATIS - NOTAM - Annotate and draw on charts and SimBrief operational flight plan - VATSIM and IVAO traffic and ATC sector display Navigraph Unlimited features: - Moving Maps - Zoom all the way down to gate level. - 3D globe projection helps visualize Great Circle distances and polar routes. - Saves time and effort by automatically organizing relevant airport charts to pinboard. - Weather information including runway crosswinds updated in real-time. - No commitment - cancel any time you like. Moving Maps compatible with Microsoft Flight Simulator, X-Plane and Prepar3d.

Screenshots

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer4 screens
Navigraph Charts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Navigraph Charts at Free against Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's $9.99. Navigraph Charts also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 59%). Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's advantage is chart position (#5 vs unranked) and device support (5 vs 3). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and 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

Navigraph Charts 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Sporty's E6B Flight Computer against 4.9 for Navigraph Charts. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.3K and 2.7K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Sporty's E6B Flight Computer's written reviews are positive against 68% of Navigraph Charts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, Navigraph Charts monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer versus Navigraph Charts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSporty's E6B Flight ComputerNavigraph Charts
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (5.3K ratings)4.9 (2.7K ratings)
Positive reviews59.3% of reviews68.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5.3K — better2.7K
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#5 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSporty's Pilot ShopNavigraph

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%

Navigraph Charts

All ratings2,725 ratings
Positive98.5%
Neutral0.4%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews110 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative28.2%

User reviews

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Navigraph Charts

From 2.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent navigation and flight planning features
  • 🔒 Seamless integration with flight simulators
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Comprehensive database of charts and airport information
  • 👍 Helpful for both VFR and IFR flying

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes after recent updates
  • 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
  • 🔒 Requires a paid subscription to access full functionality
  • 🐛 Occasional issues with weather data and chart rendering
  • 🔒 Lack of offline mode for charts and data

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

Navigraph Charts

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sim link not working consistently on some platforms
  • Waypoint recognition issues when entering SIDs/STARs
  • Occasional blank or missing chart displays
  • Login problems after recent iOS updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to draw and annotate on charts
  • Improve integration with other flight planning tools like PFPX
  • Implement live traffic overlay on charts
  • Introduce VFR chart options
  • Add more customization options for chart views

In-app purchases

None

Sporty's E6B Flight Computer

No in-app purchases

None

Navigraph Charts

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 Navigraph Charts free?
Navigraph Charts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or Navigraph Charts?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer and Navigraph Charts are both rated 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5.3K and 2.7K ratings respectively.
Do Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or Navigraph Charts have ads?
Neither Sporty's E6B Flight Computer nor Navigraph Charts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer or Navigraph Charts?
Sporty's E6B Flight Computer ships an update every 4 weeks, and Navigraph Charts monthly. Most recently, Sporty's E6B Flight Computer was updated on September 24, 2026 and Navigraph Charts on September 24, 2026.

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