Comparison

iFly EFB vs Quick E6B

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iFly EFB

This app provides pilots with essential flight information in an easy-to-use format for both VFR and IFR flying. It offers advanced navigation features, real-time weather, and safety alerts to enhance situational awareness and simplify flight planning.

Highlights
  • Geo-Reference Approach Plates & Airport Diagrams
  • 3D Synthetic Vision / EFIS Mode
  • Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic, Airspace Alerts
  • ADS-B Support
  • AutoTaxi+ for Safe Taxing
  • RealView Airport Imagery
  • Complete VFR & IFR Databases and Charts
Features
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iFly EFB delivers the perfect combination of affordability, capability, and usability for both VFR and IFR Pilots. Safely and quickly get the information you need so you can focus on flying! Key reasons to try iFly EFB: 1) Ease of use in the cockpit: Our intuitive and simple interface, easy to hit buttons, simple map gestures, large fonts, and more make this the best EFB for in-flight use 2) Pilot focused company: We have staff (pilots) on the ground at our office in Texas waiting to answer your questions. Call 214-585-0444 or email support@adventurepilot.com, we're here to help 3) Price: We are one of the most competitively priced EFBs on the market 4) Capabilities: We are one of the most capable EFBs on the market! Need proof? Visit www.iFlyEFB.com/Compare Following are some of our features and benefits: •Geo-Reference Approach Plates and Airport Diagrams •3D Synthetic Vision / EFIS Mode •Terrain, Obstructions, Traffic, and Airspaces Alerts •Complete ADSB support •AutoTaxi+ for safe taxing at any airport •RealView airport imagery •RealPlan automatic VFR Planner •Auto-load approach into plan •Complete VFR and IFR databases and charts (FAA) •Sectionals •Customizable Instruments •Public & Private Airports •Winds aloft including forecasts for 36 hours •Hi/Lo-Enroute Charts •Terminal Area Charts(TAC) •World Aeronautical Charts(WAC) •Vector Mode •Weather (Pre-Flight or ADS-B Live) •Hi-res Winds Aloft Optimizing •Rapid Flight planning •Plates & Diagrams (Approach, Departure Plates, Stars, SIDs Airport Diagrams) •Instruments Panel •Day/Night Mode •Online Flight Plan Filing •Custom Instrument Layouts (24 Instruments, e.g. HSI, Vertical Profile, and AHRS) •Vertical Terrain planning and Airspace preview •Find Nearest •History •North Up / Track Up •Pinch Zooming w/ One Touch Feature •Dynamic Distance Ring •Hybrid Compass Rose w/ Nav Function •Extended Course Line •Flight Trails •Past Flights •Rubber Band route modification •Custom Aircraft icons •AutoTaxi+ •Alerts & Warnings •Button Fading (maximizes screen space) •Custom User Waypoints •Customizable Instruments •Simulator Mode

About

Quick E6B

This aviation app provides essential flight calculations including wind triangles, Mach number, and weight and balance. It also offers weather data, IFR timers, and takeoff performance calculations for pilots.

Highlights
  • Wind triangle calculations
  • Mach number and temperature rise
  • Weight and balance calculations
  • IFR timer
  • Weather data (METARs, TAFs)
  • Takeoff performance page
Features
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This is a great E6B program with all the standard features along with a host of extra features. Runs on an iPhone, iPad or iPod. - Standard Features: Wind triangle calculations(GS, TC, TH, TAS and Density Altitude) - Extra features: Ability to calculate Mach number, temp rise, calculate TAS, WIND SPEED and DIRECTION from 3 Ground Speeds. (This feature is great for home builders or anyone wishing to calibrate their airspeed indicators.) - Also included: Weight and Balance, (you can now store 3 aircraft) Climb Gradient, IFR Timer, Calculator/ Conversion page, Weather (METARs and TAFs), Surface Prog Charts(in motion) and Winds Aloft. Just added a Take Off Performance page. * If you have any suggestions for new features use the contact button on our website.

Screenshots

iFly EFB4 screens
Quick E6B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iFly EFB at 90% against Quick E6B's 0%. iFly EFB also leads on price (Free vs $1.99) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). Quick E6B's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

iFly EFB is free to download; Quick E6B costs $1.99 up front. iFly EFB sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Quick E6B asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, Quick E6B every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iFly EFB versus Quick E6B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFly EFBQuick E6B
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (353 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews89.9% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings353 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size107 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdventure Pilot, LLCPaul LeBlanc

Customer experience

iFly EFB

All ratings353 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral2.3%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive89.9%
Neutral1.0%
Negative9.1%

Quick E6B

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

iFly EFB

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • App freezes when navigating between menus
  • Settings not saved after app lock
  • GPS weak signal and satellite lock issues on iOS 18+
  • Terrain loading delays during scrolling
  • Compatibility issues with some external GPS devices (Dual 150)
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  • Crashes during early versions (now resolved)
  • iPhone X screen resolution not fully optimized
  • Glitchy behavior with some ADS-B connections

Requested features

15 requests
  • Logbook functionality
  • Sunset/sunrise times display
  • One-button night mode
  • Annotation tools for approach plates
  • Scratch pad for ATC notes
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  • Pilot-entered fuel stop updates (like Waze model)
  • Mo-gas location database
  • Global map coverage beyond USA and Bahamas
  • Seamless chart display
  • Landscape mode support
  • Apple Watch companion app
  • Ability to submit e-APIS details from app
  • 10-year subscription option at discounted rate
  • Better sketching tools
  • Improved FBO information database

Quick E6B

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iFly EFB

One-time8
  • iPad Add-On Subscription (1 Year)$24.99
  • IFR iPad Subscription Upgrade (1 Year)$49.99
  • VFR iPad Subscription (1 Year)$79.99
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  • Base VFR Subscription$94.99
  • VFR/MP Subscription$124.99
  • VFR+IFR iPad Subscription (1 Year)$129.99
  • VFR/IFR Subscription$149.99
  • VFR/IFR/MP Subscription$179.99
None

Quick E6B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iFly EFB free?
iFly EFB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Quick E6B free?
Quick E6B costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do iFly EFB or Quick E6B have ads?
Neither iFly EFB nor Quick E6B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iFly EFB or Quick E6B?
iFly EFB ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quick E6B every 9 months. Most recently, iFly EFB was updated on September 25, 2026 and Quick E6B on September 15, 2026.

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