Comparison

Jeppesen Aviator vs CrewBriefing Application

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Jeppesen Aviator

This comprehensive flight management tool offers pilots a centralized hub for essential Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) functions. It streamlines workflows with configurable modules for briefings, navigation logs, documents, and performance data, integrating seamlessly with other aviation applications.

Highlights
  • Centralized EFB tools
  • Configurable dashboard module
  • Electronic briefing and navlog
  • Digital document viewer
  • Flight optimization
  • Device-to-device data sharing
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Aviator is an all-in-one application that provides centralized access to a seamless, integrated suite of EFB tools, with an intuitive, simple interface, and streamlined workflow. Its configurable modules display critical information from various sources, can be monitored at a glance, and includes: • Dashboard module • Briefing module • NavLog module • Documents module • Tools module • Charts and Navigation integration with FliteDeck Pro (FD Pro) • Performance integration with Onboard Performance Tool (OPT) • Flight Optimization • Company own applications* *Integrates with any integrated EFB application, Ground Web Service (GWS), Dynamic Data Distribution (D3), or FliteBrief providing AIRINC 633-1 or 633-2 formatted flight folders. Do it right. Do it once. Aviator reduces the need for manual data re-entry by sharing and synchronizing data between integrated applications. This not only saves pilots time in the cockpit but also reduces the potential of human input error. Aviator helps keep your operational risks to a minimum by combining four-fold backup redundancies to keep your fleet moving. Cloud-based navigation data assures the industry’s highest data accessibility. The integration of Jeppesen’s “Trip Kit on Demand” gives operators a backup service which assures their pilots always have the charts needed to keep your fleet moving safely – even when other data providers fail. And if a pilot is unable to update their device, Aviator’s device-to-device sharing service allows other crew members to share their flight plans, flight information, navigation logging actuals, and even Trip Kits – right in the cockpit. Aviator customers naturally have access to Jeppesen’s 24/7/365 world-class support service. Aviator Features: •Dashboard Module o Flight Summary o Weather Summary and Raw/Decoded Detailed Weather o Airport NOTAMs and Airport Data o Links to FliteDeck Pro Charts and Navigation o Route Map with Weather Overlay o Links to commonly accessed features •Briefing Module o Transforms the pilot briefing and navigation logging process into a fully electronic format available anywhere there is connectivity. o Review and sign your flight plan, NOTOCs, Loadsheets, and Journey Logs. o Review planned and estimated values in your AIRINC 633 formatted flight folders. o Review dispatched weather, NOTAMs, and other airline documents submitted in the flight package. o Retrieve real-time textual weather (METARs, TAFs, SIGMETs, AIRMETs, and PIREPs) o Retrieve weather charts (prognostic, hazards, winds, radar/satellite) for up-to-date weather. o Create and submit a journey log for your trip. o Capture Performance data from 3rd party applications. •NavLog Module o Enter actual waypoint navigation metadata as you fly. o Route map with weather overlays •Documents Module o View traditional paper-based airplane and airline documents in a fully digital format with a powerful document viewer which allows for indexing, bookmarking, highlighting, annotating, printing, and displaying in night mode. o Reconcile your annotations to a newer version of your document. o Distribute electronic form templates that can be filled out and submitted with your closeout report for each flight to create your own customized, form-assisted, business processes. •Tools Module o Unit Conversion Tool o Calculator o Timer o Stopwatch o De-icing Hold-over Timer o Flight Computer

About

CrewBriefing Application

Access flight briefing packages, including operational flight plans, weather updates, and NOTAMs. Download documents for offline use, email, or print. Users with specific rights can also manage flight plans.

Highlights
  • Access flight briefing packages
  • View operational flight plans
  • Updated winds and temperatures
  • NOTAM briefing
  • Surface weather and wind charts
  • Offline document access
  • Email and print documents
Features
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The CrewBriefing App is a light mobile version of the online CrewBriefing website. This new version update includes dark mode. Through a simple and intuitive user interface, your operational crew can easily access the latest briefing package for the flight, including the operational flight plan/flight log along with updated winds and temperatures, ATC flight plan, trip-tailored NOTAM briefing, surface weather, wind charts, cross-sectional wind chart, significant weather chart as well as company messages and company NOTAMS. After downloading and reviewing all necessary flight information, documents can also be mailed and/or printed as well as accessed later in offline mode. Users with additional rights can also cancel/delay flight plans.

Screenshots

CrewBriefing Application4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jeppesen Aviator at 4.9 against CrewBriefing Application's 2.0. Jeppesen Aviator also leads on ratings volume (15 vs 1). CrewBriefing Application's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, 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

Jeppesen Aviator holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jeppesen Aviator has 15 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jeppesen Aviator ships an update every 3 months, CrewBriefing Application monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Jeppesen Aviator versus CrewBriefing Application: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJeppesen AviatorCrewBriefing Application
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (15 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings15 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size284 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJeppesenAIR SUPPORT

Customer experience

Jeppesen Aviator

All ratings15 ratings
Positive93.3%
Neutral6.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

CrewBriefing Application

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Jeppesen Aviator

No in-app purchases

None

CrewBriefing Application

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jeppesen Aviator free?
Jeppesen Aviator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewBriefing Application free?
CrewBriefing Application is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Jeppesen Aviator or CrewBriefing Application?
Jeppesen Aviator is rated higher. Jeppesen Aviator averages 4.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while CrewBriefing Application averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Jeppesen Aviator or CrewBriefing Application have ads?
Neither Jeppesen Aviator nor CrewBriefing Application shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jeppesen Aviator or CrewBriefing Application?
Jeppesen Aviator ships an update every 3 months, and CrewBriefing Application monthly. Most recently, Jeppesen Aviator was updated on October 24, 2026 and CrewBriefing Application on October 8, 2026.

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