# Xavion vs PFMA E6B LITE

The clearest difference is rating: Xavion at 4.3 against PFMA E6B LITE's 3.8. Xavion also leads on ratings volume (100 vs 4). PFMA E6B LITE's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xavion sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PFMA E6B LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

Xavion holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xavion has 100 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of Xavion's written reviews are positive against 100% of PFMA E6B LITE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xavion | PFMA E6B LITE |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xavion/id574203838/reviews)** | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pfma-e6b-lite/id1273398236/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **100** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 69.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 3.5 GB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [X-Avionics, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/574203841) | [Gonzalo Esteban Astica Capra](https://appshunter.io/developer/323662978) |

## What reviewers say

### Xavion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xavion/id574203838)

This app provides critical in-flight guidance for engine failures, calculating safe glide routes to airports. It also offers 3D instrument approaches, tracks aircraft and their wake turbulence, and displays real-time weather data. Additionally, it assists with pre-flight planning, weight and balance calculations, and takeoff performance analysis.

**Highlights:** Engine-out glide path calculation, 3D instrument approaches, ADS-B aircraft and wake turbulence tracking, Real-time ADS-B weather display, Weight and balance calculations, Takeoff distance estimation, Enroute time and fuel burn estimation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airport, Chart, and Plate Data | $9.99 | per month |
| Airport, Chart, and Plate Data | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Revolutionary emergency glide guidance to nearest airport
- 🛡️ Life-saving safety feature for engine-out scenarios
- 📊 Accurate synthetic vision and attitude indicator
- 🎯 Excellent integration with X-Plane simulator
- ⚖️ Comprehensive weight and balance calculations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model after initial purchase
- 🌍 Limited to USA only (no EU/UK/Australia support)
- 📱 Not compatible with newer iPhones (notch/no home button)
- 📦 Extremely large app size (3.6GB+ updates)
- 🧩 Complex and confusing user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when adding new airports
- Flight recording stops during touch-and-go landings
- Runway guidance sometimes hidden by terrain or trees
- Approach procedure turn opposite of plate indication
- App freezes entire iPad when trial period expires

**Requested features**

- Support for EU, UK, and international regions
- Canadian VFR charts and airport data
- iPhone X and newer device compatibility
- Custom waypoint addition for VFR flight plans
- Multiple flight plan legs support


### PFMA E6B LITE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pfma-e6b-lite/id1273398236)

This flight management assistant emulates traditional "Wizz Wheel" functions for aviation calculations. It offers a familiar cockpit interface with customizable units and a comfortable keypad for inflight use. This limited version includes essential formulas for airspeed, wind, fuel, and unit conversions.

**Highlights:** Emulates traditional E6B "Wizz Wheel" functions, Real-life avionics look and feel, Customizable quick access buttons, Configurable units, Comfortable keypad for inflight use, Basic math calculator, Selectable themes

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xavion free?

Xavion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PFMA E6B LITE free?

PFMA E6B LITE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Xavion or PFMA E6B LITE?

Xavion is rated higher. Xavion averages 4.3 out of 5 from 100 ratings, while PFMA E6B LITE averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do Xavion or PFMA E6B LITE have ads?

Neither Xavion nor PFMA E6B LITE shows ads.

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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.*