# EK Crew Rest — Inflight Crew break planner

> Automated inflight crew break and rest scheduling tool. (iPhone/iPad app by Ayman Maklad.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ek-crew-rest/id6762064813 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ayman Maklad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890180937)
- Category: Productivity, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 1.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 5 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-04-14
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ek-crew-rest/id6762064813/reviews.md

## What is EK Crew Rest?

EK Crew Rest helps long-haul cabin and flight crew plan onboard break windows quickly and accurately — no spreadsheets, no mental arithmetic.

Enter your break start time and top of descent, choose your rest-service sequencing pattern, and the app automatically calculates how long each rest block should be so every crew member gets equal, fair rest within the available window.

CABIN CREW FEATURES
· 10 rest-service sequences covering 2, 3 and 4 rest slots, filtered by aircraft (B777 / A350 / A380) and rest facility (CRC, LD-CRC, MD-CRC, crew seats)
· Auto-calculated, equal rest blocks based on the available flight time — all times on the 5-minute grid
· Middle + last service support; optional separate Business / Economy service timings with all cabins resting the same duration
· First Class breaks on 2-rest sequences — window set relative to take-off and landing, with controllable FC break overlap so everyone keeps the longest possible rest
· Force a target rest duration and see the schedule update live
· Buffer settings and round-to-5-minute handover times

FLIGHT CREW FEATURES
· Dedicated flight crew break calculator — 2, 3 or 4 breaks
· Break start (after takeoff) and break end (before landing) buffers
· Equal rest blocks distributed across the available window

BREAK ALARMS
· Start tracking a schedule and get an alarm 15 minutes before each break ends (time to wake the crew) and 5 minutes before each break starts (get ready) — with sound, even while the app is open
· Live progress for every crew group: which break is running and how long is left
· Works in the clock you choose — UTC or Dubai time — whatever zone the device is showing

TOOLS
· Time Calculator: an HH:MM calculator that adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides times on the 24-hour clock and respects the day run
· Share a full-colour digital card, or print A4 (1 page, or 2 copies with a cut line)
· Redesigned iPad dashboard; compact, fast iPhone layout

GENERAL
· No account required. No data collected. No network requests.

SEQUENCES SUPPORTED
SRR · SRRS · SRSRS · SRRR · SRRRS · SRRRR · SRRRRS · SRRSRRS · SRSRRS · SRRSRS

PRICING
10 free calculations included. Full access available as a one-time purchase — no subscription.

## Key features

- Automated break duration calculation
- Customizable rest-service sequences
- Break start and end alarms
- Live progress tracking for crew groups
- Time calculator for HH:MM operations
- Shareable digital or printable break schedules

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $5.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about EK Crew Rest

### How does EK Crew Rest calculate break times?

EK Crew Rest automatically calculates equal rest block durations based on your entered break start time, top of descent, and chosen rest-service sequencing pattern. It ensures fair rest distribution within the available flight window, all times are presented on a 5-minute grid.

### What types of rest-service sequences does EK Crew Rest support?

EK Crew Rest supports 10 different rest-service sequences, including SRR, SRRS, SRSRS, SRRR, SRRRS, SRRRR, SRRRRS, SRRSRRS, SRSRRS, and SRRSRS. These sequences can be filtered by aircraft type (B777, A350, A380) and rest facility (CRC, LD-CRC, MD-CRC, crew seats).

### Can EK Crew Rest help with First Class breaks?

Yes, EK Crew Rest offers specific features for First Class breaks on 2-rest sequences. The window is set relative to take-off and landing, with controllable overlap to ensure the longest possible rest for everyone.

### Does EK Crew Rest offer alarms for breaks?

Yes, EK Crew Rest provides break alarms. You will receive an alert 15 minutes before each break ends (time to wake the crew) and 5 minutes before each break starts (get ready). These alarms function with sound even when the app is open.

### What is the pricing for EK Crew Rest?

EK Crew Rest offers 10 free calculations. Full access to all features is available as a one-time purchase, meaning there is no ongoing subscription required.

### What devices is EK Crew Rest compatible with?

EK Crew Rest is designed for use on both iPhone and iPad devices, offering a compact and fast layout optimized for each platform.

### How often is EK Crew Rest updated?

The latest version of EK Crew Rest is version 4, which was last updated on August 28, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

### Does EK Crew Rest collect user data?

No, EK Crew Rest prioritizes user privacy. It does not require an account, does not collect any data, and makes no network requests, ensuring your information remains private.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 4 — 2026-08-28

Break alarms
Start tracking a calculated schedule and the app rings 15 minutes before each break ends (time to wake the crew) and 5 minutes before each break starts (get ready for your break) — with sound, as banners even while the app is open. A live card shows which break each group is on and how long is left.

Your clock, not the phone's
Choose UTC or Dubai time in Settings. Alarms and the Time Calculator's NOW key follow your choice, whatever zone the device switches to mid-flight.

Time Calculator
A new HH:MM calculator (tap the calculator icon): digits fill straight into hours:minutes, + − × ÷ work on times, results wrap on the 24-hour clock and show the day run.

First Class, the clear way
The FC window is now set as "Break Start (after take-off)" and "Break End (before landing)" so it follows your flight automatically. Max FC overlap lets FC breaks overlap each other so every cabin keeps the longest possible equal rest; Off never overlaps.

Redesigned input screens
A new iPad dashboard (Timeframe, Sequence, Service durations, First Class) and a more compact iPhone form. Sequences are spelled out in words (Service - Rest - Rest - Service), explanations moved into ⓘ tooltips, all times land on the 5-minute grid, and the Business/Economy split now keeps every cabin on the same rest duration.

Also
· Navy navigation bar with a new share menu and cleaner results tables
· Print — 1 page / 2 copies now reliably opens the share sheet
· Fixed a case where a tap on − / + could step twice
· Removed the saved-schedules list and the reference guide to keep the app focused

### 3 — 2026-05-20

A bigger release focused on three-cabin scheduling, a new reference guide,
and a smoother first-run experience.

THREE-CABIN MODEL
Business, Economy, and First Class now compute independent schedules and all
rest the same duration — the tightest cabin sets the rest, looser cabins
absorb the slack as end margin. iPad shows Business and Economy side by side.

CREW REST GUIDE
A new in-app reference for crew group structures, minimum rest, and rest
types. Filter by aircraft, cabin configuration, and rest facility, and pin
the strategies you use most often.

ONBOARDING WALKTHROUGH
A first-run spotlight walkthrough highlights the key controls. Tap the help
icon at any time to replay it.

PRINT REDESIGN
· New key-times card across the top — Take Off, Flight Time, 20 to Top, Top,
  Landing — with bordered cells and HH:MM flight time
· Narrower side margins and aspect-aware scaling so the schedule fills the
  page on tall multi-cabin printouts
· Print menu now offers single-page and 2-pages layouts
· Removed duplicate TOD rows from each cabin table

FORCE REST DURATION
A general option on the results screen lets you override the calculated rest
and apply a target duration across all cabins.

PERFORMANCE
Saved calculations now decode downsampled thumbnails on demand, so the
history list opens quickly even with many saved schedules.

### 2.1 — 2026-05-16

What's New (v2.1)
=============
Crew Rest Guide
A complete reference section built from the official onboard crew rest strategies document. Browse strategies filtered by aircraft type, cabin configuration, and rest facility using compact dropdown menus. Pin your favourites, search by aircraft, role, or flight type, and apply any pattern directly into the calculator. Includes minimum rest duration and recommended break reference tables.

Flight Crew Break Calculator
Dedicated flight crew mode with 2, 3, or 4 break configurations, after-takeoff and before-landing buffer windows, and equal rest blocks distributed across the available window.

First Class Crew Scheduling
First Class crew break scheduling on 2-rest patterns, with automatic equalisation across all crew groups when breaks don't fit.

Print & Share Overhaul
· Export as a true A4 PDF — the printer dialog locks to A4 paper automatically
· A4 portrait (4 copies) and A4 landscape (2 copies) print layouts
· Share a full-colour digital card via AirDrop, Messages, or Files
· Tag saved schedules with your flight number (EK + 3 digits)
· Saved schedule history with thumbnail previews

Cabin Crew Improvements
· Buffer settings (before rest, before service, 20 to Top) moved into the input screen for quicker access
· Middle service and last service support for two-service flights
· Coloured schedule table rows — blue for rest, red for service
· Time pickers wrap smoothly past midnight

Efficient Time Capturing
New toggle in Settings for 1-minute precision — step through times in 1-minute increments instead of 5.

iPad Enhancements
· Split-view layout with sidebar navigation
· Crew Rest Guide displays strategy cards in a 3-column grid

In-App Purchase
10 free calculations included. Full access available as a one-time purchase — no subscription.

### 1.0 — 2026-04-14

No release notes.

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