Comparison

CONNECT vs WingSync

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

Head to head
About

CONNECT

This app helps airline crew manage their schedules, share flight information, and connect with colleagues. It offers features like offline viewing, flight tracking for friends and family, and tools for carpooling and finding local activities. It supports manual roster file uploads and integrates with popular calendar applications.

Highlights
  • Manual roster file import
  • Offline schedule viewing
  • Flight schedule export to calendars
  • Roster sharing with colleagues
  • Flight tracking for friends/family
  • In-app chat and carpool features
  • Destination briefing and tools
Features
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The calendar app for pilots, flight attendants, and ground staff. CrewLounge CONNECT only supports manual upload of your roster files. We recommend trying the free version of the app to see if this manual upload process suits your needs before purchasing the annual license.
 View your schedule offline and manage your time. Share your schedule with colleagues in the same or different companies. Let your friends and family track your flights. Works seamlessly on iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch. CrewLounge CONNECT comes with these great features: - Export your flight schedule to any calendar (iOS, Google, Outlook, ...) - Share your roster with colleagues (using the same app) - Family and friends can view your schedule and track your flights (free web app) - Chat 1-on-1 and 1-on-Crew (no need to create a group via social media) - Carpool with colleagues (find nearby crew on your flight) - Meet people in outstation (to eat, exercise, dance or date) - Find the crew on another flight - Airline crew favorite restaurants and activities in outstation And many other tools, such as: - passenger headcount - in-flight rest time calculation - hotel pick-up time calculation - currency exchange rate calculator - hotel room list sharing - track your car position on the airport parking - destination briefing (weather, notes, time zone) Keep track of your duties: - detailed history (how many weekend days did I get last year) - export flights and simulator to your pilot logbook (CrewLounge, LogTen Pro) You can try this app without registration or payment! Download your roster from your airline in the free DEMO mode. Important Notes: 1) This app does not support airlines integrations. If your airline is does not support a roster file download, you can not use this app. 3) While every effort is made to avoid bugs, we cannot be held responsible for any errors with the app and the results caused by these errors, such as late sign-up or no-show for any duty! You must always consult your official company schedule! 4) This app can be downloaded for free. After registration you can use the app for free for a limited number of roster imports. Unlock all features with in-app purchase. A single payment can be used across multiple devices and different OS platforms.

About

WingSync

Features
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Stay connected through every journey. WingSync helps pilots, partners, and frequent flyers stay in sync - without the need for constant messaging and confusion. Whether you’re flying or waiting at home, WingSync gives you a clear, simple view of every journey. For pilots and crew: Scan your roster and let WingSync AI do the rest. Flights are automatically organised and easy to share. For Partners: See where your loved ones are in real time, when they land and what’s coming next. No more guesswork Frequent flyers: Whether you’re someone who flies regularly or your partner or parents just want to have updates for that one flight you’re taking. You can share your journey with those who care. Works regardless of data: As long as the flights are added to your account and your partner is linked, there is no need for you to have data to keep your loved ones informed. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CONNECT4 screens
WingSync4 screens

Verdict

The call

CONNECT and WingSync are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. CONNECT sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and WingSync sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CONNECT ships an update every 2 weeks, WingSync every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
CONNECT versus WingSync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCONNECTWingSync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (335 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings335 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB92 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperAvioVisionWingSync Ltd

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CONNECT

One-time1
  • 1 Year Full License$14.99
2 purchases

WingSync

Subscriptions2
  • WingSync Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • WingSync Premium Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is CONNECT free?
CONNECT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WingSync free?
WingSync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CONNECT or WingSync have ads?
Neither CONNECT nor WingSync shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CONNECT or WingSync?
CONNECT ships an update every 2 weeks, and WingSync every 3 weeks. Most recently, CONNECT was updated on October 21, 2026 and WingSync on October 15, 2026.

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