Aeropedia vs AirplanesDB
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Aeropedia
Access a comprehensive aviation database with details on aircraft, engines, and airline fleets. Explore specific part information with an optional upgrade and connect with aviation professionals. This reference tool is designed for quick lookups and in-depth aviation data.
- Aircraft families and variants
- Engine types and variants
- Airline fleet information
- Links to aircraft operator Wikipedia pages
- Life Limited Parts (LLP) information (paid upgrade)
- Offer aircraft or LLPs to Power Werks
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Aeropedia – Aviation in your pocket. Quickly reference aircraft, engine & operator details with a touch of a button! Features easy access to: * Aircraft families & variants * Engine types & variants * Airline fleets * Wikipedia links to aircraft operators Looking for Life Limited Parts information? Purchase the LLP Upgrade to access part details! In addition, you can offer your aircraft or LLPs to Power Werks directly! Supported engine types currently include: CFM56-3/5/7, V2500, PW4000 & CF6. This app is presented by Power Werks, Inc. More than 4,000 users at 600+ unique airlines & MROs use Power Werks, Aviation Software for Engine Management.
AirplanesDB
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AirplanesDB at none against Aeropedia's 1. Aeropedia's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 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
Both are free to download. Aeropedia sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AirplanesDB asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Aeropedia | AirplanesDB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Power Werks, Inc. | Davide Fiorino |
In-app purchases
Aeropedia
- LLP Upgrade$2.99
AirplanesDB
No in-app purchases
Questions
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