Comparison

INDS Data Manager (IDM) vs Flow Manager

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

Flow Manager

This operations management app connects to a control platform for monitoring and troubleshooting building systems. It allows authorized users to view system health, update settings, and diagnose alarms remotely.

Highlights
  • Monitor lab/room and valve health
  • Update setpoints
  • Override valve position and IOs
  • View and diagnose alarms
  • Connects via Bluetooth to control platform
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Flow Manager by Phoenix Controls is an operations management mobile app that connects to the Critical Spaces Control Platform (CSCP) via Bluetooth at the Programmable BACnet Controller (PBC). Flow Manager allows authorized users to view & monitor the Phoenix Controls system for troubleshooting, day-to-day maintenance, and operations. Portable and easy monitoring: View Lab/Room & Valve health status with critical parameters Update setpoints Override valve position and IOs View & diagnose Alarms

Screenshots

INDS Data Manager (IDM)1 screens
Flow Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Flow Manager at 5.0 against INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s 1.0. INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 15 months) and ratings volume (11 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Flow Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INDS Data Manager (IDM) ships an update every 4 months, Flow Manager every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
INDS Data Manager (IDM) versus Flow Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINDS Data Manager (IDM)Flow Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (11 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 15 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+17+
DeveloperHoneywell International, Inc.Honeywell International, 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%

Flow Manager

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

No in-app purchases

None

Flow Manager

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 Flow Manager free?
Flow Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, INDS Data Manager (IDM) or Flow Manager?
Flow Manager is rated higher. INDS Data Manager (IDM) averages 1.0 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Flow Manager averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do INDS Data Manager (IDM) or Flow Manager have ads?
Neither INDS Data Manager (IDM) nor Flow Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, INDS Data Manager (IDM) or Flow Manager?
INDS Data Manager (IDM) ships an update every 4 months, and Flow Manager every 15 months. Most recently, INDS Data Manager (IDM) was updated on September 10, 2026 and Flow Manager on September 15, 2026.

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