Comparison

Density Altitude + vs FlightReady E6B

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

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About

Density Altitude +

This app calculates density altitude and other atmospheric data using location, GPS, and onboard sensors. It's accurate even without a cellular connection and useful for pilots, racers, and sports enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Density Altitude calculation
  • Relative Air Density (RAD)
  • Altimeter setting
  • Humidity calculations
  • GPS and barometer integration
  • Location search
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Instant and location accurate Density Altitude calculator/instrument app for iPhone and iPad that also finds relative air density (RAD), altimeter setting, relative humidity, specific humidity (grains/lb) and more. Super useful for pilots, especially in the backcountry. Many other uses for engine tuning, racing, sports, etc. * Seamlessly integrates weather data, GPS and your phone's onboard barometer to quickly and accurately calculate your density altitude, altimeter setting, relative air density, and more. * Takes humidity into account in all calculations, making it more accurate than the typical dry bulb approximation formula used by AWOS/ASOS, etc. * Works anywhere. Great without cellular connection as well, which makes it all the more useful in the backcountry and far away from ASOS/AWOS stations. * Location Search: Find atmospheric data (Density Altitude, etc.) at any point on Earth, from anywhere! Data Sensed and Calculated (all calculated with humidity): * Density Altitude * GPS Altitude * Temperature * Altimeter Setting * Absolute Pressure * Dew Point * Relative Humidity * Specific Humidity (grains/pound) * Air Density * Relative Air Density (RAD) * Dyno Correction The quickest way to get your Density Altitude! On the iPhone 6/6+ and newer iPads, it will use the built-in barometer and GPS. If you're in cell range, you don't need to supply any data. If you're out of cell range, all you need to supply is the outside air temperature. Designed not to need an internet connection, so it will work anytime and anywhere you need it. Great tool for pilots, drag racers, engine tuners, golfers, or anyone who needs to conveniently find their Density Altitude, Altimeter Setting, Relative Aid Density (RAD), Specific Humidity or Absolute Pressure. No ads or in-app purchases. We love feedback! Email us at densityaltitude@rateofclimb.com Disclaimer: Density Altitude+ uses available third party weather and elevation data to calculate atmospheric measurements, but Rate Of Climb does not guarantee that the original sources (including the National Weather Service, FAA and others) have provided data that is accurate, complete, timely, or properly formatted. Users should always contact official sources for the most accurate and timely updates. The service is not intended for use in situations in which the failure of the service could lead to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. Your use of this application is at your sole risk.

About

FlightReady E6B

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
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Over 100 aviation functions, conversions, and utilities, including functions that you won't find in any other E6B. Each function uses the correct scientific formula to ensure accuracy. Other E6B apps rely on rules of thumb that can be up to 10% off. The most comprehensive, accurate, and easiest to use E6B on the App Store. E6B Functions > Plan Leg ▸ Groundspeed ▸ True Heading ▸ Compass Heading ▸ Leg Time ▸ Distance ▸ Fuel Required ▸ Fuel Flow ▸ Endurance E6B Functions > Airspeed ▸ Actual TAS ▸ Actual Mach ▸ Plan Mach ▸ Plan TAS ▸ Total Air Temperature E6B Functions > Wind ▸ Wind Component ▸ Unknown Wind ▸ Wind Correction Angle E6B Functions > Altitude ▸ Pressure Altitude ▸ Density Altitude ▸ True Altitude E6B Functions > Climb & Descent ▸ Required descent gradient (percent, degress, ft/nm) ▸ Required descent rate (ft/min) ▸ Top of Descent ▸ Convert between percent, degrees, and ft/nm Extra Functions > Performance ▸ Rate of turn for angle of bank and airspeed ▸ Turn Radius for angle of bank and airspeed ▸ Required bank angle for standard rate turn ▸ Turn radius for standard rate turn ▸ Hydroplane speed ▸ Load factor in level turn ▸ Pivotal altitude Extra Functions > Navigation ▸ DME arc - distance along arc ▸ Thunderstorm cell height (from radar tilt and echo distance) Extra Functions > Aerodynamics ▸ Lift ▸ Power & Torque Conversions > Temperature ▸ Celsius ▸ Fahrenheit ▸ Kelvin ▸ Rankine Conversions > Distance ▸ Statute Miles ▸ Nautical Miles ▸ Kilometers ▸ Meters ▸ Feet Conversions > Speed ▸ Knots ▸ Miles Per Hour ▸ Kilometers Per Hour ▸ Feet Per Minute ▸ Meters Per Second ▸ Mach @ ISA Conversions > Pressure ▸ Inches of Mercury ▸ Millibar ▸ Kilopascal ▸ Pascal ▸ Standard Atmosphere ▸ Pounds per Square Inch Conversions > Fuel ▸ Convert between mass (pounds and kilograms) and volume (gallons and liters) for 100LL, Jet A, Jet B, and Water Conversions > Weight & Mass ▸ Pounds ▸ Kilograms ▸ Ounces Conversions > Area ▸ Square Miles ▸ Square Nautical Miles ▸ Square Kilometers ▸ Square Meters ▸ Square Feet Conversions > Liquid Volume ▸ Gallon ▸ Liter ▸ Ounce ▸ Quart ▸ Pint ▸ Cup Conversions > Dry Volume ▸ Cubic Feet ▸ Cubic Inches ▸ Cubic Meters ▸ Liters Conversions > Density ▸ Pounds per Cubic Foot ▸ Pounds per Cubic Inch ▸ Kilograms per Cubic Meter ▸ Slugs per Cubic Foot Conversions > Power ▸ Horsepower ▸ Kilowatts ▸ Watts Conversions > Torque ▸ Pounds-foot ▸ Pounds-inch ▸ Newton-meter ▸ Kilogram-meter Weight & Balance > CG & Moment ▸ Weight ▸ Moment ▸ C.G. Weight & Balance > C.G. Shift ▸ Amount of weight that must be shifted ▸ Distance the weight is or must be shifted ▸ Distance CG is or must be shifted Weight & Balance > C.G. % MAC ▸ CG location aft of leading edge of MAC ▸ CG location as a percent of MAC Time Utilities > Time Calculator ▸ Standard mathematical operations ▸ Convert time Time Utilities > Flight Log Calculator ▸ Calculate block and flight times in decimal and formatted time ▸ Set standard taxi times in Settings Time Utilities > Standard Calculator ▸ Standard mathematical operations Time Utilities > IFR Timer ▸ Countdown timer with audio, visual, and vibrating alerts Settings ▸ Change precision of conversions between zero, one, two, or three decimal places - default is two decimals places ▸ Day/Night modes What is an E6B? An E6B flight computer is traditionally an analog device resembling a combination slide rule and slide wheel that performs calculations specific to aviation. For example, an E6B can be used to calculate heading and groundspeed after taking into account forecast winds. An E6B is also used to calculate data used for performance planning such as density altitude. Our version goes beyond the analog E6B and even beyond all other E6B apps by including functionality to calculate time, rate and radius of turns, pivotal altitude (great for flight training use), and more.

Screenshots

Density Altitude +4 screens
FlightReady E6B4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Density Altitude + at $3.99 against FlightReady E6B's $7.99. Density Altitude + also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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

Density Altitude + costs $3.99 and FlightReady E6B $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Density Altitude + against 4.7 for FlightReady E6B. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of Density Altitude +'s written reviews are positive against 85% of FlightReady E6B's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, FlightReady E6B every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Density Altitude + versus FlightReady E6B: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDensity Altitude +FlightReady E6B
Price$3.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better85.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1K1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#72 — better#111
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRate Of Climb IndustriesAeroapps Technology

Customer experience

Density Altitude +

All ratings1,028 ratings
Positive97.3%
Neutral1.6%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral4.2%
Negative8.3%

FlightReady E6B

All ratings1,056 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive85.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative8.8%

User reviews

Density Altitude +

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great app for simplicity and ease of use
  • 🔒 No data collected from the app
  • 👍 Accurate and consistent
  • 👍 Excellent for car racing
  • 👍 Provides increased satellite accuracy

Room to improve

  • 🐛 GPS elevation doesn't always update reliably
  • 🔧 Can't manually change location

FlightReady E6B

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Bugs and requests

Density Altitude +

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • GPS elevation doesn't always update reliably
  • No way to set altitude

Requested features

4 requests
  • Apple Watch Widget
  • Barometric pressure
  • Relative humidity for current location
  • Ability to manually enter values

FlightReady E6B

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Fuel computation functions crashing
  • New extra functions not working

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add wind correction angle calculation
  • Include seconds in time measurements
  • Provide user manual or instructions

In-app purchases

None

Density Altitude +

No in-app purchases

None

FlightReady E6B

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Density Altitude + free?
Density Altitude + costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is FlightReady E6B free?
FlightReady E6B costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Density Altitude + or FlightReady E6B?
Density Altitude + is rated higher. Density Altitude + averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while FlightReady E6B averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.
Do Density Altitude + or FlightReady E6B have ads?
Neither Density Altitude + nor FlightReady E6B shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Density Altitude + or FlightReady E6B?
Density Altitude + ships an update every 4 months, and FlightReady E6B every 3 months. Most recently, Density Altitude + was updated on September 24, 2026 and FlightReady E6B on September 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, Density Altitude + or FlightReady E6B?
Density Altitude + currently peaks at #72 in the App Store charts, and FlightReady E6B at #111. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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