Comparison

SimConnect vs Cru Social

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

Head to head
About

SimConnect

Features
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SimConnect is the easiest way to build your SSH network! This members-only community platform allows you to easily ask questions and keep up with colleagues on emerging issues impacting your practice. It also features a resource library where you can share and access materials plus a list of upcoming events.

About

Cru Social

Connect with aviation professionals, students, and enthusiasts. Showcase your aviation credentials, log flights, join communities, and share updates. It's the ultimate platform for the aviation world, designed by aviators for aviators.

Highlights
  • Aviation profiles with certificates and experience
  • Digital flight logbook with ADS-B support
  • Aviation-focused communities (Crus)
  • Flight feed for updates and photos
  • Aviation forums for advice and discussion
  • Built-in messaging
Features
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Cru is the ultimate platform for aviation professionals, students, and enthusiasts. Designed by aviators, for aviators, Cru brings your aviation life online with tools built around how you fly, connect, and grow. Key Features: Aviation Profiles – Showcase your certificates, aircraft experience, ratings, and hours. Digital Logbook – Log and track your flights with support for ADS-B flight records. Crus (Groups) – Join or create aviation-focused communities with shared interests. Flight Feed – Share updates, photos, and questions with other aviators. Aviation Forums – Get answers, share advice, and talk shop with fellow pilots. Built-in Messaging – Stay connected with your Cru and direct message other users. Whether you’re a student pilot logging your first solo or a professional flying jets across the world, Cru gives you the tools and community to keep your head in the clouds and your feet on the runway. Join the Cru. Fly connected.

Screenshots

SimConnect4 screens
Cru Social4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cru Social at fortnightly against SimConnect's every 27 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimConnect ships an update every 27 months, Cru Social fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SimConnect versus Cru Social: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimConnectCru Social
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 27 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB53 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperSociety For Simulation In HealthcareCru Social Inc

In-app purchases

None

SimConnect

No in-app purchases

None

Cru Social

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimConnect free?
SimConnect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cru Social free?
Cru Social is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimConnect or Cru Social have ads?
Neither SimConnect nor Cru Social shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SimConnect or Cru Social?
SimConnect ships an update every 27 months, and Cru Social fortnightly. Most recently, SimConnect was updated on October 7, 2026 and Cru Social on October 24, 2026.

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