BASSA vs NFU
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
BASSA
This app serves as a dedicated platform for Heathrow Cabin Crew members of Unite The Union. It provides access to essential resources, calculators, and information relevant to their employment and union representation.
- Application Form
- Industrial Agreements
- Inflight Rest Calculator
- Industrial Hours Calculator
- Staff Travel Information
- Union News and Developments
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BASSA is a Branch of Unite The Union exclusively for Heathrow Cabin Crew. Our membership is over 11,000 which makes us the second largest Branch in the British Trades Union movement. BASSA is an active, progressive and professional Branch, which is staffed by elected representatives, all of whom work as British Airways Cabin Crew. Our Reps have a blend of experience and a good balance of Main Crew, Inflight Leads and Inflight Managers, ensuring all voices and opinions are heard. BASSA also represents its members' interests on regional, national and international bodies on such issues as Equalities, Cabin Air Toxicity, Employment Rights, Legislation in Europe on Aviation Issues, Heathrow Expansion, IAG Works Council, just to name a few. We also have a presence on a variety of Social Media platforms to inform our members and the wider world of news and developments. The BASSA App offers the following to its members: Application Form Industrial Agreements Inflight Rest Calculator Industrial Hours Calculator CMG and Staff Travel
NFU
Exclusive business information and advice for Farmer and Grower members in England and Wales. Access expert analysis, campaign actions, and live event replays. Dedicated farm sector sections allow saving articles for offline reading.
- Exclusive member content
- Expert analysis and insights
- Campaign action participation
- NFU Live event replays
- Offline article saving
- Sector-specific sections
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The NFU app gives our Farmer and Grower members in England and Wales exclusive access to business information and advice. β¨Members get access to our expert analysis and insights and find out how to get involved with the latest Back British Farming campaign actions. Plus, all the latest NFU Live events are available on a dedicated channel with the ability to watch again later. Members will also find dedicated sections for their farm sector with articles available to save and read offline later. Download now and get the most out of your NFU membership. β¨*Not a member? Get started with your NFU membership by calling NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458 or by visiting NFUonline https://www.nfuonline.com/membership β¨For support, contact NFU CallFirst on 0370 845 8458
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BASSA at every 4 months against NFU's every 8 months. On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
BASSA ships an update every 4 months, NFU every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.
| Parameter | BASSA | NFU |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months β better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alrayes Limited | National Farmers Union |
Customer experience
BASSA
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In-app purchases
BASSA
No in-app purchases
NFU
No in-app purchases









