JetID vs AvID
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JetID
Identify aircraft types using a structured approach based on common features like engine placement. Search by manufacturer and access detailed information offline, with links to more data online. Includes a quiz to test your knowledge.
- Aircraft identification by features
- Search by manufacturer
- Offline data access
- Detailed aircraft information
- Aircraft quiz
- Sortable aircraft lists
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-JetID provides a structured approach for identifying aircraft types. -While there are many aircraft models, they all share certain common features that allow for systematic identification. For example, counting the number of engines and noticing their placement on wings, tail or both reduces the number of possible types. -The App can be used to further narrow down possibilities, and identify the aircraft type. -The App can also be used to search aircraft by manufacturer. It will also produce a list sorted by first service, numbers built, maximum take-off weight, range and passengers, etc. -The App covers the most common types of jet airliners used for passenger transportation. Business jets and freighters are not included. -Lots of pictures and information off line and with more data available via direct links to internet. -An overview with aircraft data. -Included a quiz for test.
AvID
Explore details of over a million U.S. and Canadian aircraft, including military and civilian models. Search by tail number, add photos, and find nearby airshows. An in-app purchase unlocks full access to the latest listings.
- Search U.S. and Canadian aircraft by tail number
- Access detailed aircraft information
- Save favorite aircraft and add photos/comments
- Find and save airshow events
- Offline database access
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The perfect companion for all aviation enthusiasts. Search the tail number of any U.S. or Canadian aircraft using AvID to bring up all of the latest details for that aircraft including model year, type, registration info, engine horsepower, and more! From a kit-built seaplane to a WWII-era fighter, discover and share with your friends or save your favorite aircraft for later. - Over 1 MILLION aircraft including U.S. civil aircraft consistent with the FAA registry, Canadian civil aircraft, and various U.S. Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marine Corps aircraft - Search anywhere, anytime using the onboard database - No internet connection needed! - Add photos and comments of your favorite aircraft and share with friends - Find nearby air shows and save these events to your calendar so you don't miss out - Great for static airshow displays, local fly-ins, and airport managers - Credit: J. Baugher for the latest U.S. military serial numbers In-app purchase required for full access to the latest Aircraft and Airshow listings. All listings now offered at $1.99/year or $2.99/lifetime. Details: - Annual subscription of $1.99 per year after 2-week FREE trial OR one-time payment of $2.99 - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase - Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Link to Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: http://justplanehappy.com/avid/terms-privacy-notice
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: AvID at Free against JetID's $0.99. AvID also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.0) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). JetID's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support 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
AvID is free to download; JetID costs $0.99 up front. AvID sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. JetID asks for nothing beyond the download.
AvID holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AvID has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of JetID's written reviews are positive against 33% of AvID's.
JetID ships an update every 4 months, AvID every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JetID | AvID |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.2 (27 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 27 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 350 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | domesticusdevelop | Jon Heslin |
Customer experience
JetID
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In-app purchases
JetID
No in-app purchases
AvID
- U.S. + Canada$1.991 Year
- Full Access (Lifetime)$2.99








