Comparison

IF Checklists vs Crew Buddy

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

Head to head
About

IF Checklists

Enhance your mobile flight simulator experience with aircraft-specific checklists. This app guides you through every stage of your flight, ensuring accuracy and realism. Optional in-app purchases unlock advanced features like voice feedback and ATC guidance.

Highlights
  • Aircraft-specific checklists
  • Real-world checklist adaptation
  • Step-by-step flight guidance
  • Voice feedback (in-app purchase)
  • ATC checklists (in-app purchase)
  • Weather and airport information (in-app purchase)
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Do you want to make your Infinite Flight experience more realistic? IF Checklists offers nine, aircraft-specific checklists for the mobile flight simulator, Infinite Flight. From the moment you spawn in, to the very end of your flight, IF Checklists will make sure you don’t forget anything. ► AIRCRAFT-SPECIFIC CHECKLISTS IF Checklists offers checklists for every aircraft included in Infinite Flight. No matter if you’re flying the Daher TBM-930 or the Airbus A330, the checklists will always be accurate. ► MADE FOR INFINITE FLIGHT IF Checklists is made to be used with the mobile flight simulator, Infinite Flight. Our app is based on real-world checklists, which we adapted to the needs of the simulator. ► IF CHECKLISTS PLUS IF Checklists Plus is an in-app purchase which will make your experience even better. It includes the following features: • Voice feedback • ATC checklists (available for tower & approach) • Weather • Airport information • Descent calculator • Flap limits (available for a big majority of the aircraft) • Cruise information (cruise speed, MMO/VMO speeds, ceiling altitude) • Removal of ads More details about these features can be found in the IF Checklists Plus page in-app. Well, what are you waiting for? Download IF Checklists now and make your flying experience more enjoyable and realistic! ► CONNECT WITH US Follow us on Instagram and Twitter @IFChecklists for the latest news about our app! ► DISCLAIMER IF Checklists is not affiliated with Infinite Flight LLC. IF Checklists is intended for simulated flight only and must not be used in real-world flight situations. We cannot be held responsible for use outside of these limitations. By using IF Checklists, you agree to our terms and conditions and privacy policy, available in the About page in-app.

About

Crew Buddy

Features
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CrewBuddy is the all-in-one app for KLM KLC and Transavia airline crew members. Whether you're a captain, first officer, or cabin crew — manage your schedule, track flights in real time, and stay connected with your crew, all from one app. ROSTER & SCHEDULE • Sync your roster automatically via CrewBids, ICS calendar link, Netline PDF, or CRP upload • View your schedule in week or month calendar views with color-coded activities • See today's flights at a glance on the home dashboard with interactive route map • Works offline — your cached schedule is always available, even without internet LIVE FLIGHT TRACKING • Real-time flight status on your Lock Screen and Dynamic Island via Live Activities • Gate and stand assignment updates as they happen • Taxi-to-airport Live Activity with ETA countdown EASA FDP & DUTY CALCULATOR • Real-time Flight Duty Period calculation following EASA FTL rules • Supports augmented crew (3-pilot and 4-pilot operations) • Company extension and captain's discretion toggles with usage tracking • Rest period compliance checks and 14/28-day cumulative duty monitoring • Delay impact simulation — see how delays affect your FDP limits WEATHER & RUNWAY INFO • Live METAR and TAF for departure and arrival airports • Decoded and raw weather views • ATIS display for departure and arrival • Visual runway diagram with crosswind and headwind components per runway • Forecast timeline showing projected wind components from TAF periods CREW CHAT • Automatic crew chats created for every flight • Private messaging and group chats with friends • Real-time notifications so you never miss a message CREW REST COORDINATOR (KLM) • Schedule crew rest rotations on long-haul flights • Peer-to-peer sync between crew devices — works without internet • Wake-up alarm on the Lock Screen via Live Activity • Visual rest timeline showing all rotation slots FRIENDS & ROSTER COMPARISON • Connect with fellow crew members and view their profiles • Compare your roster side-by-side with friends' schedules • See where your friends are flying right now EXPLORE DESTINATIONS • Crew-curated restaurant and attraction guides for layover cities • Filter by cuisine, price, dietary options, and more • Map view with detailed listings, reviews, and opening hours • Submit your own recommendations for fellow crew ACTIVITIES • Organize and join activities at layover destinations • Categories include sports, dining, culture, and sightseeing • Built-in expense tracking and bill splitting for group activities FINANCIAL TOOLS • Scan receipts with AI-powered extraction • Split bills equally, by item, or with custom amounts • Track who owes what and settle debts with crew • Automatic per diem / allowance calculation based on your schedule • Live currency conversion LOGBOOK EXPORT • Export flights to PilotLog, LogTenPro, Logger, or Jetlog • Auto-export option for new flights OPEN FLIGHTS & CHRONOS ICA (KLM) • Browse available open ICA flights with advanced filtering • Visual timeline view spanning weeks and months • RD/RV calculations at your FTE percentage • Filter by aircraft type, role, destination, and area MORE FEATURES • Face ID / Touch ID app lock • Home screen and Lock Screen widgets • Light and dark mode • Customizable time display (device, UTC, Amsterdam, or airport local) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Download CrewBuddy and make every duty a little easier.

Screenshots

IF Checklists4 screens
Crew Buddy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crew Buddy at none against IF Checklists's 1. Crew Buddy also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). IF Checklists's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. IF Checklists sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Crew Buddy asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IF Checklists ships an update every 2 months, Crew Buddy every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IF Checklists versus Crew Buddy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIF ChecklistsCrew Buddy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (52 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings52 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB142 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrien ZaradezMax van Bruinessen

In-app purchases

1 purchases

IF Checklists

One-time1
  • IF Checklists Plus$7.99
None

Crew Buddy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IF Checklists free?
IF Checklists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crew Buddy free?
Crew Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IF Checklists or Crew Buddy have ads?
Neither IF Checklists nor Crew Buddy shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IF Checklists or Crew Buddy?
IF Checklists ships an update every 2 months, and Crew Buddy every 2 weeks. Most recently, IF Checklists was updated on November 2, 2026 and Crew Buddy on November 8, 2026.

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