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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FlightReady E6B is a modern flight computer with the most complete set of aviation functions, conversions, and utilities for planning and flying. WHY PILOTS USE FLIGHTREADY E6B • Accurate. Conversions use exact defined factors, and airspeed and altitude calculations use the full U.S. Standard Atmosphere, maintaining accurate calculations above 36,000 feet. • Explained. Every function and conversion has built-in help that describes what it calculates, how to use it, and the formulas and conventions behind it. • Fast. Star the functions you use most to keep them at the top of the main menu, and your favorites sync to your other devices through iCloud. Open functions from Search, Shortcuts, Control Center, the Lock Screen, or the Action button. • Easy to use. Change a field's unit from the menu beside it, and every related field on the screen follows. Results automatically carry over to related functions, reducing repeated data entry. • Night-flight friendly. Dark mode uses a red-shifted amber color scheme designed for use in a dark cockpit. PLAN LEG ▸ Heading & Groundspeed: true heading, groundspeed, and magnetic and compass heading ▸ Time & Distance: leg time, distance, or groundspeed ▸ Required True Airspeed: the true airspeed and heading needed to make a planned groundspeed ▸ Fuel Consumption: fuel required, fuel flow, or endurance ▸ Point of No Return and Equal Time Point, with ETAs AIRSPEED, ALTITUDE, AND WEATHER ▸ Airspeed: actual TAS and Mach, plan Mach, plan TAS, and total air temperature ▸ Altitude: pressure, density, and true altitude ▸ Cloud Base: cloud base AGL and MSL, and relative humidity, from temperature and dew point WIND ▸ Wind Component: headwind and crosswind ▸ Unknown Wind ▸ Wind Correction Angle CLIMB & DESCENT ▸ Climb/Descent Rate: required gradient in ft/nm, percent, and degrees, and rate in ft/min ▸ Top of Descent: determine when to begin descent ▸ Gradient Conversion: percent, degrees, and ft/nm PERFORMANCE ▸ Rate of Turn and Turn Radius for any bank angle and airspeed ▸ Standard Rate Bank Angle and Standard Rate Turn Radius ▸ Hydroplane Speed for rotating and non-rotating tires ▸ Load Factor in Level Turn ▸ Pivotal Altitude, AGL and MSL NAVIGATION ▸ DME Arc Distance ▸ Lead Turn Distance: how far before a fix to start the turn ▸ Thunderstorm Cell Height from radar tilt and distance ▸ Time/Distance to Station from a VOR or NDB bearing change ▸ Holding Pattern: determine entry type and visualize the holding pattern AERODYNAMICS ▸ Lift ▸ Power & Torque WEIGHT & BALANCE ▸ C.G. & Moment: enter any two of weight, CG, and moment to get the third ▸ C.G. Shift: enter any three values to get the fourth, such as how much weight to move ▸ CG % of MAC CONVERSIONS ▸ Temperature: °C, °F, K, and °R ▸ Distance: nautical miles, statute miles, kilometers, feet, and more ▸ Speed: knots, mph, km/h, ft/min, m/s, and Mach ▸ Pressure: inHg, mbar/hPa, kPa, psi, mmHg, and more ▸ Fuel @ 15°C: gallons, liters, pounds, and kilograms of 100LL, Jet-A, Jet-B, JP-8, and water ▸ Weight & Mass, Area, Liquid Volume (US and imperial), Volume, Density, Power, and Torque TIME UTILITIES ▸ Time Calculator: add, subtract, multiply, and divide times, in decimal or formatted time, including h:m ▸ Flight Log Calculator: block and flight times from your out, off, on, and in times ▸ Standard Calculator ▸ IFR Timer: a countdown that keeps running when you lock your phone, with a notification when time is up SETTINGS ▸ Results to as many as four decimal places ▸ Day, Night, and Auto appearance

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 $9.99. Density Altitude + also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.1). 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 $9.99 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 83% of FlightReady E6B's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 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$9.99
Rating4.8 (1K ratings) — better4.7 (1.1K ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better83.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1K1.1K — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#28 — better#46
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB5 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 ratings1,068 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.0%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

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 $9.99, 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 4 months. Most recently, Density Altitude + was updated on October 16, 2026 and FlightReady E6B on October 15, 2026.
Which is more popular, Density Altitude + or FlightReady E6B?
Density Altitude + currently peaks at #28 in the App Store charts, and FlightReady E6B at #46. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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