Comparison

SmarterU vs eCrew

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

Head to head
About

SmarterU

Features
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SmarterU is a fully-featured, SCORM-compliant LMS backed by amazingly responsive Client Care, Coaching and Implementation services. We’re committed to your success and want to be your partner-in-training.

About

eCrew

This app provides airline crew with a streamlined interface to manage their schedules, view flight details, and receive real-time notifications. It offers enhanced offline capabilities, profile management, and communication tools for crew members.

Highlights
  • Crew schedule review
  • Real-time push notifications
  • Profile management
  • Biometric authentication
  • Offline schedule access
  • Flight/duty time statistics
  • Crew communication tools
Features
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You are welcome to download this app at any time, however your airline Administration will notify when you may commence using it. eCrew – AIMS Native Mobile app for Apple devices. Specifications, Features, and Characteristics: The official eCrew app from AIMS International, is offered free of charge to all crew from all airlines which are powered by the AIMS Airline software. With great emphasis on speed, data security, and a brand new interface optimized for mobiles and tablets, the eCrew app will greatly speed up the process by which you will review your crew schedule. Fresh and friendlier UI, in line with commonly used platforms, allowing for easy interaction and navigation. Technical Specifications: Minimum iOS version 11 Once downloaded, crew will be requested to enter the necessary details in order to register the device with his/her personal account. Required info: - eCrew site - Crew ID - Personal Password Biometric authentication is now available This eCrew app version is clearly laid out, efficient to use, aesthetically pleasing and includes the most widely used features. Check below few of the features available: 60% more functionality available than the previous app. - Profile edit (i.e. contact details, Passport details, etc.) - Security and preferences - Change your passwords - Fit/Unfit for duty - Days off requests - Crew Schedule Statistics - Flight/Duty time Statistics and more. Push notification related: • Real time push notifications for crew schedule changes, new messages and more on the pipeline • Badge number with the number of pending crew schedule changes • Acknowledgment of a single or all crew schedule change. Crew Schedule related: • Schedule in UTC or Local times. • Ability to view previous and next month’s Crew Schedule. • Check-in/out times for each duty. • Duty details by swiping left • Memo indicators ( including actual memo text assigned to the flight/duty) • Training Indicators Other features: • Improved Mobile/Calendar export • Import of duties to the mobile calendar. (UTC/LOCAL) • Alerts/Reminders for each duty separately • Enhanced off-line mode. Ability to download for offline use the published period or even to select any period (i.e. days, weeks or months with all the details under the duties) • Ability to view your schedule even when there is no internet connection available. • A wide range of flight info for each flight leg • Citypair (i.e. Map, distance) • Passengers on board and Load factor (on actual total passengers on board) • List of crew on each flight leg or duty • Operating Crew • Dead-Heading Crew • Jump-Seaters • Instructors/Trainees on each duty • Call/send message to any crewmember in the same flight directly from the app. • Departure/arrival airport details • Agents details (contact details, memos) • Hotels (i.e. Check In/Out times, shuttle bus availability, memo). Ability to view/navigate to the hotel address accessing the map application • Switch to the main eCrew web application (which provides access to all eCrew features), at a press of a button. and more.

Screenshots

SmarterU3 screens
eCrew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: eCrew at every 2 days against SmarterU's every 5 months. SmarterU's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). 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

SmarterU ships an update every 5 months, eCrew every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
SmarterU versus eCrew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSmarterUeCrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (213 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—2.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeovation CorporationAIMS OF AMERICA

Bugs and requests

SmarterU

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

eCrew

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Constant crashes
  • Login issues
  • Offline mode not working
  • Unreliable notifications
  • Sync problems with other apps

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add monthly calendar view
  • Improve offline functionality
  • Simplify user interface
  • Enhance notification system
  • Integrate with third-party apps

In-app purchases

None

SmarterU

No in-app purchases

None

eCrew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SmarterU free?
SmarterU is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is eCrew free?
eCrew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SmarterU or eCrew have ads?
Neither SmarterU nor eCrew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SmarterU or eCrew?
SmarterU ships an update every 5 months, and eCrew every 2 days. Most recently, SmarterU was updated on September 30, 2026 and eCrew on October 18, 2026.

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