Comparison

Aviation Dictionary vs Aerospace Engineering Terms

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aviation Dictionary

This comprehensive dictionary app provides definitions for over 12,000 aviation terms, acronyms, and phrases. It includes illustrations and is based on a trusted industry resource, making it ideal for anyone in the aviation field.

Highlights
  • 12,000+ aviation terms defined
  • Nearly 500 illustrations
  • Offline access
  • Powerful search function
  • Scrollable index
  • Word of the Day
Features
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Aviation is an industry full of terms, acronyms and technical language. This Aviation Dictionary app is based on the popular book Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms by Dale Crane and helps users understand all the words, abbreviations, acronyms, and phrases in the different disciplines of aviation. The most complete collection of aviation terminology available from a trusted resource in the aviation training industry, this app explains as well as defines more than 12,000 terms and includes nearly 500 illustrations to further define and aid visual recognition. This fast app is compatible with iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, iPad Mini, and iPad Air and features a comprehensive search, a scrollable index to access the complete database of terms, and a Word of the Day function to help you learn something new daily. Don’t like this term? Tap the device to see a new word. All specific to the aviation industry, the terms have been gathered from Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, the Aeronautical Information Manual (AIM), the Pilot/Controller Glossary, and glossaries from government handbooks and manuals. Also, many definitions not found in any government publications are included. This complete, handy dictionary app is the definitive reference source for the entire aviation industry — including administrators, pilots, aviation maintenance technicians, drone operators, colleges and universities, air traffic controllers, manufacturers, engineers, government agencies, airlines, and corporate flight departments, as well as newcomers to the industry, and those who speak English as a second language. This new version accounts for the continuing evolution of aviation and aerospace industries, to include drones, commercial space and urban mobility. App features: • No internet connection required; app fully installs to your device. • More than 12,000 aviation terms, acronyms, abbreviations, and phrases are defined. • More than 500 illustrations to aid visual recognition. • Includes all the terms and definitions from the popular book, Dictionary of Aeronautical Terms by Dale Crane. • Brought to you by a trusted resource in aviation training and publishing, Aviation Supplies & Academics (ASA). • Powerful search function features fast lookup using the first few letters of a word. • Index lets you browse the complete database of terms. • Word of the Day helps you learn a new aviation term daily.

About

Aerospace Engineering Terms

Features
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Aerospace Engineering Terms is a quick reference and learning tool for aviation students or enthusiasts. The terms include both aircraft and spacecraft. The app has several ways to learn including: Flash Cards Dictionary Quizes Guided Learning Audio Playback Each method comes with a number of settings to customize learning.

Screenshots

Aviation Dictionary4 screens
Aerospace Engineering Terms4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aerospace Engineering Terms at $0.99 against Aviation Dictionary's $9.99. Aerospace Engineering Terms also leads on update cadence (every 19 months vs every 44 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Aviation Dictionary costs $9.99 and Aerospace Engineering Terms $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aviation Dictionary ships an update every 44 months, Aerospace Engineering Terms every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aviation Dictionary versus Aerospace Engineering Terms: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAviation DictionaryAerospace Engineering Terms
Price$9.99$0.99 — better
Rating3.2 (25 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings25 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 19 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB26 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperASAPolemics Applications LLC

In-app purchases

None

Aviation Dictionary

No in-app purchases

None

Aerospace Engineering Terms

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Aviation Dictionary free?
Aviation Dictionary costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aerospace Engineering Terms free?
Aerospace Engineering Terms costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Aviation Dictionary or Aerospace Engineering Terms have ads?
Neither Aviation Dictionary nor Aerospace Engineering Terms shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aviation Dictionary or Aerospace Engineering Terms?
Aviation Dictionary ships an update every 44 months, and Aerospace Engineering Terms every 19 months. Most recently, Aviation Dictionary was updated on October 13, 2026 and Aerospace Engineering Terms on September 30, 2026.

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