Cabin Control vs INDS Data Manager (IDM)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cabin Control
Control features within specific aircraft models wirelessly. This application requires a unique configuration downloaded within the cabin to function. Contact support to confirm aircraft compatibility.
- Wireless cabin feature control
- Compatible with Bombardier Global aircraft
- Requires unique cabin configuration
- Automatic configuration download
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This Rockwell Collins application provides wireless controls of features within Bombardier Global aircraft outfitted with Rockwell Collins Cabin Electronic System. This application requires a unique configuration which is automatically downloaded within the cabin to operate correctly. Please contact your Rockwell Collins Customer Support Engineer or your Bombardier Sales Representative to determine if your aircraft is properly equipped to be upgraded with this capability.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Cabin Control at 5.0 against INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s 1.0. Cabin Control also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%). INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cabin Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INDS Data Manager (IDM) has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Cabin Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of INDS Data Manager (IDM)'s.
Cabin Control ships an update every 7 months, INDS Data Manager (IDM) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cabin Control | INDS Data Manager (IDM) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 1.0 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 157 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockwell Collins, Inc. | Honeywell International, Inc. |
Customer experience
Cabin Control
INDS Data Manager (IDM)
In-app purchases
Cabin Control
No in-app purchases
INDS Data Manager (IDM)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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