Comparison

AvID vs AirplanesDB

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

Head to head
About

AvID

Explore details of over a million U.S. and Canadian aircraft, including military and civilian models. Search by tail number, add photos, and find nearby airshows. An in-app purchase unlocks full access to the latest listings.

Highlights
  • Search U.S. and Canadian aircraft by tail number
  • Access detailed aircraft information
  • Save favorite aircraft and add photos/comments
  • Find and save airshow events
  • Offline database access
Features
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The perfect companion for all aviation enthusiasts. Search the tail number of any U.S. or Canadian aircraft using AvID to bring up all of the latest details for that aircraft including model year, type, registration info, engine horsepower, and more! From a kit-built seaplane to a WWII-era fighter, discover and share with your friends or save your favorite aircraft for later. - Over 1 MILLION aircraft including U.S. civil aircraft consistent with the FAA registry, Canadian civil aircraft, and various U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircraft - Search anywhere, anytime using the onboard database - No internet connection needed! - Add photos and comments of your favorite aircraft and share with friends - Find nearby air shows and save these events to your calendar so you don't miss out - Great for static airshow displays, local fly-ins, and airport managers - Credit: J. Baugher for the latest U.S. military serial numbers In-app purchase required for full access to the latest Aircraft and Airshow listings. All listings now offered at $1.99/year or $2.99/lifetime. Details: - Annual subscription of $1.99 per year after 2-week FREE trial OR one-time payment of $2.99 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Link to Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://justplanehappy.com/avid/terms-privacy-notice

About

AirplanesDB

Features
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AirplanesDB is your pocket aviation encyclopedia. Browse a curated database of legendary and modern aircraft — from the supersonic Concorde to the Airbus A380, Boeing 747, Cessna 172, and more. AIRCRAFT DATABASE - Explore 15 detailed aircraft profiles with high-quality photos (more coming) - Full specifications, history timelines, variants, operators, and routes - Compare aircraft side by side - Save your favorites for quick access - Search by name or manufacturer AIRPORT DIRECTORY - Browse 1,000+ airports worldwide with ICAO/IATA codes, elevation, and runway data - Filter by country and search by name - Save favorite airports ADDITIONAL FEATURES - Light and dark theme support - Responsive layout for iPhone and iPad - Clean, intuitive interface DISCLAIMER: This app is intended for educational and entertainment purposes only. All data is provided for simulation purposes only and must not be used for real-world aviation decision-making. Always refer to official aviation publications for accurate and up-to-date information.

Screenshots

AvID3 screens
AirplanesDB4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirplanesDB at none against AvID's 2. AvID's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. AvID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. AirplanesDB asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AvID versus AirplanesDB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvIDAirplanesDB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (27 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings27 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size350 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJon HeslinDavide Fiorino

In-app purchases

2 purchases

AvID

Subscriptions1
  • U.S. + Canada$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access (Lifetime)$2.99
None

AirplanesDB

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AvID free?
AvID is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AirplanesDB free?
AirplanesDB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AvID or AirplanesDB have ads?
Neither AvID nor AirplanesDB shows ads.

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