Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

Screenshots

Cabin Control4 screens
INDS Data Manager (IDM)1 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Cabin Control versus INDS Data Manager (IDM): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCabin ControlINDS Data Manager (IDM)
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better1.0 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB157 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRockwell Collins, Inc.Honeywell International, Inc.

Customer experience

Cabin Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

All ratings9 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Cabin Control

No in-app purchases

None

INDS Data Manager (IDM)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cabin Control free?
Cabin Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is INDS Data Manager (IDM) free?
INDS Data Manager (IDM) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Cabin Control or INDS Data Manager (IDM)?
Cabin Control is rated higher. Cabin Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while INDS Data Manager (IDM) averages 1.0 from 11 ratings.
Do Cabin Control or INDS Data Manager (IDM) have ads?
Neither Cabin Control nor INDS Data Manager (IDM) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cabin Control or INDS Data Manager (IDM)?
Cabin Control ships an update every 7 months, and INDS Data Manager (IDM) every 4 months. Most recently, Cabin Control was updated on September 16, 2026 and INDS Data Manager (IDM) on September 10, 2026.

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