# Holding Pattern Trainer vs FlightReady E6B

The clearest difference is rating: FlightReady E6B at 4.7 against Holding Pattern Trainer's 4.1. FlightReady E6B also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 114) and review sentiment (85% vs 77%). Holding Pattern Trainer's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Holding Pattern Trainer costs $4.99 and FlightReady E6B $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FlightReady E6B holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightReady E6B has 1.1K ratings behind it against 114, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Holding Pattern Trainer's written reviews are positive against 85% of FlightReady E6B's.

Holding Pattern Trainer ships an update every 5 months, FlightReady E6B every 3 months. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Holding Pattern Trainer | FlightReady E6B |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $7.99 |
| Rating | [4.1 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holding-pattern-trainer/id456327713/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-e6b/id999497481/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | 76.9% of reviews | **85.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#15** | #40 |
| Size | 10 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [FLEMINGER MEDIA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/427480054) | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) |

## What reviewers say

### Holding Pattern Trainer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holding-pattern-trainer/id456327713)

**Currently charting:** #15 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

Master IFR holding pattern entries on your mobile device to save time and money on instrument flight training. Practice at your convenience to make choosing the correct entry a breeze.

**Highlights:** Entry Trainer for holding pattern drills, Holding calculator for scenario visualization, Holding tutorial for quick learning, Practice at your own pace, Save on flight and ground lessons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for practicing holds
- 💡 Excellent visualization tool
- 🚀 Helps learn fast
- ✅ Accurate for many users
- 🧠 Reinforces knowledge

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Incorrect entries/drawings
- ⚠️ Wrong answers/info
- 😞 Wastes valuable time
- 💸 Overpriced for some
- 🤔 Confusing for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Entries are wrong for turns
- Plan view is incorrect
- App drawing entries in wrong directions
- Slicing the fix completely wrong
- Bearing questions are wrong

**Requested features**

- Include more methods in tutorial
- Add teardrop heading to fly
- Allow practice with bearings on/off
- Show outbound teardrop/inbound parallel correction headings
- Work in portrait mode


### FlightReady E6B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-e6b/id999497481)

**Currently charting:** #40 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This aviation utility provides over 100 functions, conversions, and utilities for pilots. It offers accurate calculations for flight planning, performance, navigation, and aerodynamics, surpassing other E6B apps with its comprehensive and precise scientific formulas.

**Highlights:** Over 100 aviation functions, Accurate scientific formulas, Flight planning calculations, Performance metrics, Navigation tools, Extensive unit conversions, Weight & Balance calculations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient calculations
- 💡 Useful features for pilots
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Saves time during flight planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pressure conversion issues
- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Calculation problems
- 🐛 Lack of seconds in time measurements

**Reported bugs**

- Fuel computation functions crashing
- New extra functions not working

**Requested features**

- Add wind correction angle calculation
- Include seconds in time measurements
- Provide user manual or instructions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Holding Pattern Trainer free?

Holding Pattern Trainer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FlightReady E6B free?

FlightReady E6B costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Holding Pattern Trainer or FlightReady E6B?

FlightReady E6B is rated higher. Holding Pattern Trainer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while FlightReady E6B averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Holding Pattern Trainer or FlightReady E6B have ads?

Neither Holding Pattern Trainer nor FlightReady E6B shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Holding Pattern Trainer or FlightReady E6B?

Holding Pattern Trainer ships an update every 5 months, and FlightReady E6B every 3 months. Most recently, Holding Pattern Trainer was updated on September 22, 2026 and FlightReady E6B on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Holding Pattern Trainer or FlightReady E6B?

Holding Pattern Trainer currently peaks at #15 in the App Store charts, and FlightReady E6B at #40. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*