INDS Data Manager (IDM) vs POPA Convention
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
POPA Convention
Access session details, speaker bios, and exhibitor information for an annual operations and safety convention. Stay informed about event schedules and materials.
- Session information access
- Speaker biographies
- Exhibitor details
- Sponsor information
- Event materials
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App for POPA's Annual Operations & Safety Convention. Use the app to access session information and materials as well as learn more about speakers, exhibitors and sponsors.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: POPA Convention at 5.0 against INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s 1.0. INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
POPA Convention holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INDS Data Manager (IDM) has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | INDS Data Manager (IDM) | POPA Convention |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (11 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 157 MB | 49 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Honeywell International, Inc. | Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association, Inc. |
Customer experience
INDS Data Manager (IDM)
POPA Convention
In-app purchases
INDS Data Manager (IDM)
No in-app purchases
POPA Convention
No in-app purchases
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