Pilot Calcs vs eFlightBook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pilot Calcs
This app provides over 130 aviation-specific calculations and unit conversions for pilots. It aids in trip planning, in-flight adjustments, and maintenance with detailed descriptions, equations, and graphics. Users can save calculations, add favorites, and share results via email.
- Over 130 aviation calculations
- Unit conversions
- Trip planning tools
- In-flight calculations
- Maintenance references
- Save and favorite calculations
- Email calculation results
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With over 130 calculations and unit conversions, Pilot Calcs gives you access to quickly and easily solve a variety of calculations from your iPhone or iPad. If you are a pilot you’ll want Pilot Calcs for trip planning, in flight calculations, and maintenance. Most E6B apps include 25 to 50 calculators and conversions. Pilot Calcs includes over 100 calculators and conversions plus include descriptions, equations and graphics. Not just calculators but the ability save and open saved calculations and add calculators to a favorites list. You can also email calculator inputs and results so you can easily share your calculations. Search functionality enables you to quickly find the calculator you want. Current Calculators include: Conversions * Airflow * Angle * Area * Air Pressure Conversion * Density * Electrical Current * Electrical Power * Electrical Voltage * Energy * Flow Rate * Fluid * Fuel Mileage * Length * Mechanical Power * Money * Speed * Temperature * Torque * Volume * Weight * Weight of Liquids Fuel * Aviation Fuel Density and Weight * Fuel Consumption * Fuel Economy * Fuel Required * Fuel Weight * Maximum Fuel Load * Maximum Flight Time * Tank Fill Time Miscellaneous * Amps from Volts and Watts * Chart Distance * Distance to Horizon * Obstacle Height * Volts from Amps and Watts * Watts from Volts and Amps Money * Future Value Lump Sum * Loan Payments * Operating Costs * Operating Costs - Direct Costs * Operating Costs - Engine Reserve * Operating Costs - Prop Reserve * Private Pilot License Cost Performance * Climb - Best Rate vs. Best Angle * Climb Gradient * Descent Distance * Distance from Speed and Time * Glide Distance * Hydroplaning * Pivotal Altitude * Propeller Tip Speed * Rate of Climb from Climb Gradient * Rate of Climb to Clear Obstacle * Speed from Time and Distance * Time from Distance and Speed * True Airspeed * True Airspeed Via GPS * Turn - Bank Angle * Turn - Rate of Turn * Turn - Turn Radius * Turn - Performance Trip Planning * Time Zone Converter - 12Hr Time * Time Zone Converter - 24 Hr Time * Trip Estimator * Trip Estimator - Fuel * Trip Estimator - Costs Weather * Cloud Base & Temperature * Freezing Level * Density Altitude from Air Pressure * Density Altitude from Pressure Alt * Dew Point * Frost Point * Heat Index * Lightning Distance * Mach One * Pressure Altitude * Relative Humidity * Standard Atmosphere * Wind Chill Weight & Balance * Adverse CG Check - Forward * Adverse CG Check - Aft * Arm * CG Alteration - Weight, Arm * CG Alteration - Weight, Moment * CG Change - Shifting Weights * CG Change - Distance to Shift * CG Change - Weight to Shift * CG Change - Total Weight from Shift * Finding CG - Scales & Moments * Finding CG - Nose Wheel - Forward * Finding CG - Nose Wheel - Aft * Finding CG - Tail Wheel - Forward * Finding CG - Tail Wheel - Aft * Finding CG - As % of MAC * Finding CG - From % of MAC * Moment * Permanent Ballast * Temporary Ballast * Weight & Balance - Arms/Moments * Weight & Balance - Loading Graph Wind & Ground Speed * Course, Ground Speed, and WCA * Heading, Ground Speed, and WCA * Runway Wind Components * Wind Speed & Direction More calculators coming soon in free updates! If there's a calculator you'd like to see added, visit our website and send us an email.
eFlightBook
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Attention all aviators, from seasoned professionals to enthusiasts taking flight for the first time – have you ever dreamed of simplifying your flight management experience? Look no further than eFlightBook, your all-in-one solution to mastering the skies with ease. Designed with pilots in mind, eFlightBook is your cockpit companion, offering seamless management of flight and duty times in the most intuitive way imaginable. Say goodbye to cumbersome paper logbooks and hello to a digital world of efficiency and precision. With eFlightBook, you can sync all your crucial data effortlessly with your corporate headquarters, ensuring seamless communication and coordination. But that's just the beginning. Our app boasts a plethora of features to elevate your flying experience. From managing aircraft and airports to tracking licenses, ratings, copilots, and clients, eFlightBook puts the power of comprehensive flight management right at your fingertips. And with access to an extensive international airport database, you'll never be lost in the clouds again. Worried about data security? Don't be. eFlightBook offers robust export options, allowing you to backup your data in CSV, Excel, and PDF formats for peace of mind. Plus, with availability on iOS and the web, you can manage your flights anytime, anywhere. But what sets eFlightBook apart isn't just its features – it's the seamless user experience that makes navigating the skies a breeze. With intuitive interfaces and automatic fill-in functions, logging your flights has never been easier. And for airlines, real-time access to pilot data means faster insights and smarter decisions. Join the growing community of pilots who have made the switch to eFlightBook and experience the future of flight management today. Whether you're a private pilot charting your own course or a commercial airline managing a fleet, eFlightBook has a subscription plan tailored to your needs. Ready to take your flying experience to new heights? Download eFlightBook now and soar with confidence. Your cockpit awaits.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: eFlightBook at Free against Pilot Calcs's $2.99. eFlightBook also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). Pilot Calcs's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.2). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
eFlightBook is free to download; Pilot Calcs costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pilot Calcs ships an update every 7 months, eFlightBook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pilot Calcs | eFlightBook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (12 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 14.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 101 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Calculated Industries | PH-Informatik |
In-app purchases
Pilot Calcs
No in-app purchases
eFlightBook
No in-app purchases
Questions
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