Comparison

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.

Head to head
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

About

POPA Convention

Access session details, speaker bios, and exhibitor information for an annual operations and safety convention. Stay informed about event schedules and materials.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

INDS Data Manager (IDM)1 screens
POPA Convention3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
INDS Data Manager (IDM) versus POPA Convention: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINDS Data Manager (IDM)POPA Convention
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.Pilatus Owners & Pilots Association, Inc.

Customer experience

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

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

POPA Convention

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

No in-app purchases

None

POPA Convention

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is INDS Data Manager (IDM) free?
INDS Data Manager (IDM) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is POPA Convention free?
POPA Convention is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, INDS Data Manager (IDM) or POPA Convention?
POPA Convention is rated higher. INDS Data Manager (IDM) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while POPA Convention averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do INDS Data Manager (IDM) or POPA Convention have ads?
Neither INDS Data Manager (IDM) nor POPA Convention shows ads.
Which is updated more often, INDS Data Manager (IDM) or POPA Convention?
INDS Data Manager (IDM) ships an update every 4 months, and POPA Convention every 4 months. Most recently, INDS Data Manager (IDM) was updated on September 10, 2026 and POPA Convention on June 9, 2026.

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