Comparison

SD Cabin vs INDS Data Manager (IDM)

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

Head to head
About

SD Cabin

This app streamlines in-flight connectivity by providing access to essential functions like trip information, network management, and troubleshooting tools. It dynamically detects activated services on equipped aircraft to offer tailored functionality. Users can also easily connect with support teams.

Highlights
  • Seamless in-flight connectivity
  • Access to multiple key functions
  • Dynamic service detection
  • Trip information display
  • Device and network management
  • Troubleshooting tools
  • Support team access
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The SD Cabin app simplifies the in flight connectivity experience through seamless access to multiple key functions from a single application while on board an aircraft equipped with SD Hardware. SD Cabin dynamically detects the services activated on your aircraft and enables access to functions based on these services. SD Cabin provides trip information, device and network connectivity management, basic and advanced troubleshooting tools, plus valuable access to our award winning Satcom Direct Support team.

About

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

This app allows pilots to wirelessly upload flight-critical databases to their aircraft's avionics using an iPad. It streamlines the data update process, saving time and reducing costs for operators.

Highlights
  • Wireless database upload to avionics
  • Direct database download to iPad
  • Filter services by update phase
  • Filter services by aircraft tail and service type
  • Streamlined data update process
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INDS Data Manager (IDM) by Jeppesen and Honeywell provides pilots and operators, who subscribe to INDS services, the ability to seamlessly upload their flight-critical databases directly to the Honeywell avionics, through a wireless connection, to the aircraft using an iPad and a supported wireless gateway. This iPad application is a first for the aviation industry. With the proper aircraft equipment and configuration, it greatly improves efficiencies in the data update process. By combining the data distribution and data loader process into one simple tool, it saves pilots and operators time and cost uploading the aircraft with flight-critical information each cycle. AIRCRAFT HARDWARE CONFIGURATIONS: • Aspen Avionics CG200P + Honeywell Primus Apex Integrated Flight Deck • Aspen Avionics CG100P + Honeywell Primus Apex Integrated Flight Deck .Honeywell DLMU-W Phase 1 + Honeywell Primus Epic Integrated Avionics You get the following with INDS Data Manager: • Ability to download databases directly to the iPad • Ability to upload databases direct to the avionics • Filter services by the phase of update (download to iPad, upload to avionics) • Filter services by aircraft tail and service type

Screenshots

SD Cabin4 screens
INDS Data Manager (IDM)1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SD Cabin at 50% against INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s 0%. SD Cabin also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SD Cabin holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of SD Cabin's written reviews are positive against 0% of INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SD Cabin ships an update every 3 months, INDS Data Manager (IDM) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SD Cabin versus INDS Data Manager (IDM): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSD CabinINDS Data Manager (IDM)
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (13 ratings) — better1.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings13 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatcom DirectHoneywell International, Inc.

Customer experience

SD Cabin

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

SD Cabin

No in-app purchases

None

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SD Cabin free?
SD Cabin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is INDS Data Manager (IDM) free?
INDS Data Manager (IDM) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SD Cabin or INDS Data Manager (IDM)?
SD Cabin is rated higher. SD Cabin averages 4.4 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while INDS Data Manager (IDM) averages 1.0 from 11 ratings.
Do SD Cabin or INDS Data Manager (IDM) have ads?
Neither SD Cabin nor INDS Data Manager (IDM) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SD Cabin or INDS Data Manager (IDM)?
SD Cabin ships an update every 3 months, and INDS Data Manager (IDM) every 4 months. Most recently, SD Cabin was updated on September 8, 2026 and INDS Data Manager (IDM) on September 10, 2026.

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