# FlightReady E6B vs Visual Holding Pattern

The clearest difference is rating: FlightReady E6B at 4.7 against Visual Holding Pattern's 3.9. FlightReady E6B also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 12) and review sentiment (85% vs 63%). Visual Holding Pattern's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

FlightReady E6B costs $7.99 and Visual Holding Pattern $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

FlightReady E6B holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FlightReady E6B has 1.1K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of FlightReady E6B's written reviews are positive against 63% of Visual Holding Pattern's.

FlightReady E6B ships an update every 3 months, Visual Holding Pattern every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlightReady E6B | Visual Holding Pattern |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-e6b/id999497481/reviews)** | [3.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-holding-pattern/id1003087844/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **85.3% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#103** | #130 |
| Size | 9 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aeroapps Technology](https://appshunter.io/developer/923860276) | [Arthur Varrassi](https://appshunter.io/developer/673243828) |

## What reviewers say

### FlightReady E6B

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flightready-e6b/id999497481)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Fuel computation functions crashing
- New extra functions not working

**Requested features**

- Add wind correction angle calculation
- Include seconds in time measurements
- Provide user manual or instructions


### Visual Holding Pattern

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/visual-holding-pattern/id1003087844)

**Currently charting:** #130 Top Paid · Navigation (US App Store)

This app offers a visual guide for pilots to determine correct holding pattern entry techniques. It allows for easy rotation of the holding pattern and aircraft heading to visualize the approach, with manual or automatic heading input.

**Highlights:** Visual holding pattern reference, Determine entry techniques, Rotate holding pattern, Match aircraft heading, Manual heading input, Automatic heading input

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlightReady E6B free?

FlightReady E6B costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Visual Holding Pattern free?

Visual Holding Pattern costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FlightReady E6B or Visual Holding Pattern?

FlightReady E6B is rated higher. FlightReady E6B averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Visual Holding Pattern averages 3.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do FlightReady E6B or Visual Holding Pattern have ads?

Neither FlightReady E6B nor Visual Holding Pattern shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FlightReady E6B or Visual Holding Pattern?

FlightReady E6B ships an update every 3 months, and Visual Holding Pattern every 9 months. Most recently, FlightReady E6B was updated on September 22, 2026 and Visual Holding Pattern on September 19, 2026.

### Which is more popular, FlightReady E6B or Visual Holding Pattern?

FlightReady E6B currently peaks at #103 in the App Store charts, and Visual Holding Pattern at #130. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*