# VHReg1 vs Aviation Dictionary

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VHReg1 at none against Aviation Dictionary's 1. Aviation Dictionary's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 15 months) and price ($0.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

VHReg1 costs $5.99 and Aviation Dictionary $0.99 up front. Aviation Dictionary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VHReg1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for VHReg1 against 4.9 for Aviation Dictionary. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Aviation Dictionary has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of VHReg1's written reviews are positive against 100% of Aviation Dictionary's.

VHReg1 ships an update every 15 months, Aviation Dictionary every 10 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VHReg1 | Aviation Dictionary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhreg1/id425299776/reviews)** | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviation-dictionary/id1526426935/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 6 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Soul of Australia Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1476186849) | [Andrew Barsby](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513102649) |

## What reviewers say

### VHReg1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vhreg1/id425299776)

Access a comprehensive, up-to-date database of Australian VH registered aircraft. Quickly find registration details, owners, operators, and related aircraft. Seamlessly search for additional information online.

**Highlights:** Hierarchical aircraft database, Up-to-date CASA data synchronization, Search by registration, owner, or operator, Find related aircraft by type, engine, or manufacturer, Integrated internet search for extended info, On-screen help and email support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Aviation Dictionary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aviation-dictionary/id1526426935)

This offline dictionary provides over 7000 aviation terms and definitions, filtered by aviation authorities like FAA and ICAO. Access detailed information, including NOTAM and METAR abbreviations, with automatic dark mode and landscape support for pilots and enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Offline search for aviation terms, Definitions filtered by state (FAA, EASA, ICAO), Includes NOTAM, MET, AIP definitions, Automatic dark mode, Portrait and landscape modes, Links to Google/Wikipedia for more info

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Aviation Terms | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VHReg1 free?

VHReg1 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Aviation Dictionary free?

Aviation Dictionary costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VHReg1 or Aviation Dictionary?

VHReg1 is rated higher. VHReg1 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Aviation Dictionary averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do VHReg1 or Aviation Dictionary have ads?

Neither VHReg1 nor Aviation Dictionary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VHReg1 or Aviation Dictionary?

VHReg1 ships an update every 15 months, and Aviation Dictionary every 10 days. Most recently, VHReg1 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Aviation Dictionary on October 24, 2026.

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