Comparison

FlyQ+ EFB vs PFMA E6B LITE

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

Head to head
About

FlyQ+ EFB

This aviation app simplifies flying with integrated features like a glide ring, graphical weather, and a detailed global map. It offers advanced weather analysis, augmented reality situational awareness, and wireless data transfer to certified avionics. Track flights, analyze performance, and receive GPS anomaly detection for enhanced safety.

Highlights
  • Global Digital Map with adjustable detail
  • 4D Predictive Weather analysis
  • Augmented Reality (AR) situational awareness
  • Wireless data transfer to certified avionics
  • Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback
  • NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection
Features
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FlyQ+ EFB is a top-rated aviation app because it makes your flying easier and safer by thoughtfully integrating powerful features in a way that minimizes the number of screen taps and uses larger fonts to increase readability. New features such as a glide ring, graphical weather briefing, ability to download two data cycles, and a navlog that expands/collapses airways/SIDs/STARs make flying safer and easier than ever before! The Global Digital Map shows airports, airways, airspace, navaids, and waypoints from all around the world. Text rotates so it's always right-side up and the level of detail adapts to the zoom level. Our exceptional "4D Predictive Weather" system uses a Timeline and Altitude Slider to help you analyze weather at different times - both past and future - and at different altitudes. 17 weather layers from both the Internet and ADS-B (e.g. Radar, Icing, Turbulence, PIREPs, Winds Aloft, Surface Winds, Surface Analysis, Satellite, and more), many tied to the Timeline and Altitude Slider, give you unprecedented pre-flight and in-flight safety. Supports more than 20 ADS-B and in-panel devices: Stratus 3, Avidyne, Dynon, Stratux, and more. The exclusive Augmented Reality (AR) feature provides situational awareness you'd previously only seen in sci-fi movies.  The Slingshot wireless system means FlyQ+ supplies maps, plates, and apt diagrams wirelessly to certified systems from BendixKing. The Visual Logbook and Post Flight Playback / Analysis Graphs add a whole new dimension to your flying. Optionally connect with your friends to "see" and even replay their flights. CFI's can track student progress and remotely send endorsements. Other key features include split screen, 3D synthetic vision, plates on the map, more than 4,600 airport diagrams, rich Documents support, extended runways, distance measurement, fuel prices, NOTAMS, wind-optimized flight planning, and plates for Mexico and Central America. NEW! NaviGuard GPS anomaly detection guards against GPS spoofing and jamming > Maps Your Way + Digital, 2D maps, 3D Syn Vis, Augmented Reality + Sectionals and IFR charts + TACs + Photo, road, terrain maps + 17 Weather Layers + Flight Track + Fuel Prices + TFRs + Obstacle and Terrain Avoidance + ADS-B Traffic and Weather + Extended runways with right-pattern indicators + Procedures on map + Rings / Extended Course Line + CAP grid + Heli and Gulf of Mexico charts + VFR Flyways + Syn Vis includes HITS boxes, EFIS display, TAWS, Obstacles, and AHRS support. Night Mode preserves your night vision. Split screen (iPad only) and single screen. > Procedures NEW! FlyQ+ includes the same FAA DO-200B certified Seattle Avionics geo-referenced approach plates and apt diagrams that we supply to certified avionics from Honeywell and Aspen.  Split screen can show a map and a procedure simultaneously. > Flight Planning that Saves Time and Money 1. Automatically uses recently cleared ATC routes 2. Automatically plans fuel stops based on lowest cost  3. Uses expected winds to plot the fastest course 4. CAP/SAR patterns 5. Exchange flight plans with Dynon SkyView, Avidyne, and Aspen 6. Practice with X-Plane or MS Flight Sim / Prepar3D > Weather Amazing "4D Predictive Weather" uses a Timeline and Altitude slider to make detailed pre-flight and in-flight analysis easy. The Graphical Wind Optimizer uses red and green bars to show the headwind or tailwind at different altitudes. Also includes an extensive gallery of weather images. > Airport Information The Airport screen concisely shows key operational info, sat images, and rwy diagrams on a single screen. Weather, approach procedures, A/FD, and FBO info are just a tap away. Includes more than 4,600 SA Airport Diagrams. > Data Manager FlyQ+ makes it painless to download new data every month: spin and zoom a 3D globe to visually select the states you need. > Try it before you buy it Experience everything FlyQ+ EFB offers with a free 30-day subscription.

About

PFMA E6B LITE

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
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Pocket Flight Management Assistant (PFMA) is a flight computer designed for the professional pilot, with a familiar look resembling the computers onboard most modern automated cockpits. The E6B Edition emulates the functions present on the traditional "Wizz Wheel" providing the pilot with a complete and powerful solution for flight planning and inflight aviation calculations. Features: - Real life avionics look & feel - Customizable quick access buttons - Configurable units - Comfortable keypad for inflight use - Basic math calculator functionality - Selectable themes Formulas included: - Airspeed and altitude - Wind triangle - Runway crosswind - Fuel usage - Unit conversions This is a limited version. The full version includes: - Great circle navigation (point to point) - Vertical profile (descent/climb) - Block and airtime chronographs - Holding Patterns - Sunrise-Sunset - Rate of turn

Screenshots

FlyQ+ EFB4 screens
PFMA E6B LITE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PFMA E6B LITE at none against FlyQ+ EFB's 15. PFMA E6B LITE also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). FlyQ+ EFB's advantage is ratings volume (892 vs 4) and rating (4.1 vs 3.8). On price, 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

Both are free to download. FlyQ+ EFB sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. PFMA E6B LITE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FlyQ+ EFB holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlyQ+ EFB has 892 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 72% of FlyQ+ EFB'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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
FlyQ+ EFB versus PFMA E6B LITE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFlyQ+ EFBPFMA E6B LITE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (892 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews71.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings892 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#191 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size494 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSeattle Avionics, Inc.Gonzalo Esteban Astica Capra

Customer experience

FlyQ+ EFB

All ratings892 ratings
Positive78.0%
Neutral2.2%
Negative19.7%
Written reviews231 reviews
Positive71.9%
Neutral2.2%
Negative26.0%

PFMA E6B LITE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

15 purchases

FlyQ+ EFB

One-time15
  • US IFR 1 month upgrade$8.99
  • US IFR 2 month upgrade$17.99
  • US IFR 3 month upgrade$24.99
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  • US IFR 4 month upgrade$34.99
  • US IFR 5 month upgrade$44.99
  • US IFR 6 month upgrade$49.99
  • US IFR 7 month upgrade$59.99
  • US IFR 8 month upgrade$69.99
  • US IFR 9 month upgrade$79.99
  • US IFR 10 month upgrade$89.99
  • US IFR 11 month upgrade$99.99
  • US VFR 12 month subscription$99.99
  • US IFR 12 month upgrade$109.99
  • US IFR 13 month upgrade$109.99
  • US VFR and IFR 12 month subscription$199.99
None

PFMA E6B LITE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FlyQ+ EFB free?
FlyQ+ EFB 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, FlyQ+ EFB or PFMA E6B LITE?
FlyQ+ EFB is rated higher. FlyQ+ EFB averages 4.1 out of 5 from 892 ratings, while PFMA E6B LITE averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do FlyQ+ EFB or PFMA E6B LITE have ads?
Neither FlyQ+ EFB nor PFMA E6B LITE shows ads.

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