IATA Delay Codes vs Airports.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IATA Delay Codes
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Delay Codes is a quick reference tool for airline pilots, flight attendants and ground handlers alike who need to quickly reference standard IATA Delay codes. You can quickly search and reference the delay codes library, or read the expanded description to help you choose the appropriate delay code for your flight. *** Please note there are also some airline specific delay codes included which may differ from IATA standard ***
Airports.
Access a comprehensive database of over 8,500 airports worldwide, featuring detailed information on runways, facilities, weather, and more. Search, browse, and save your favorite airports for quick access, with map customization and universal device support.
- 8,500+ airport database
- Runway data and charts
- Airport weather and forecasts
- Map customization
- Favorite airports
- Universal purchase
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Introducing Airports, the ultimate app for aviation enthusiasts. With over 8,500 large and medium airports worldwide, Airports provides you with all the essential information you need about airports in one place. Easily search for airports by city, name, ICAO/IATA identifiers, or alternatively, browse airports by continent, country, region, and municipality. You can also save airports as favorites and set your home base for quicker access. → AIRPORT DATA - Runway data, including dimensions - Minimalistic runway charts for all major airports - Terminal buildings and other facilities - Aircraft stands, ATC frequencies, airport services - Time zones and local times - Field elevation and coordinates → WEATHER CONDITIONS - Worldwide airport weather coverage powered by Apple Weather - Detailed current conditions, including wind gusts, visibility, humidity, and pressure - Hourly forecasts - Adjustable measurement units → MAP FEATURES & CUSTOMIZATIONS - Switch between standard and satellite modes - Set up runway, terminal, and aircraft stand markers - Fine-tune camera angles and zoom levels - Metric & non-metric unit systems are supported - Built and optimized for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS - Universal purchase: buy once for all of your devices - Unlimited use: no ads or in-app purchases - Built for privacy: the developer of Airports does not collect any personal information Some of these features may not be available for all airports. Map content and weather services require a connection. Please note that most data is provided by third-party sources and services whose accuracy and availability cannot be guaranteed. We strongly recommend verifying information with official sources.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Airports. at every 2 weeks against IATA Delay Codes's every 29 months. Airports. also leads on device support (4 vs 2). IATA Delay Codes's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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
IATA Delay Codes costs $0.99 and Airports. $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
IATA Delay Codes ships an update every 29 months, Airports. every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | IATA Delay Codes | Airports. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.7 (22 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 70.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 29 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lukasz Musial | Foyer Objet Inc. |
In-app purchases
IATA Delay Codes
No in-app purchases
Airports.
No in-app purchases




