# Sequence Decoder vs Staff Airlines

Sequence Decoder and Staff Airlines both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Sequence Decoder's written reviews are positive against 36% of Staff Airlines's. Sequence Decoder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). Staff Airlines's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Staff Airlines sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Sequence Decoder asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Sequence Decoder against 4.7 for Staff Airlines. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 241 and 702 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Sequence Decoder's written reviews are positive against 36% of Staff Airlines's.

Sequence Decoder ships an update every 3 weeks, Staff Airlines every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sequence Decoder | Staff Airlines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (241 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequence-decoder/id1439988599/reviews) | **[4.7 (702 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staff-airlines-non-rev-travel/id1493710948/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 241 | **702** |
| Positive reviews | **75.6% of reviews** | 36.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#44** |
| Size | 16 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jeffrey REISBERG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1229355592) | [Agat Systems SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493710947) |

## What reviewers say

### Sequence Decoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequence-decoder/id1439988599)

Access real-time and historical flight data for any airport, including departures, arrivals, and individual flight details. Flight attendants receive specialized tools for managing schedules, alerts, crew communication, and legal compliance.

**Highlights:** Airport departure/arrival info, Individual flight lookup, Flight attendant alerts, Crew scheduling tools, Legality checker, Crew communication

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Makes reserve life easier
- 👍 Helps line holders
- 👍 Incredible availability info
- 👍 Life changing app
- 👍 Streamlines work life

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Open time trips not listed
- 🐛 Calendar sync issues
- 🐛 App not working
- 🐛 Useless when not working
- 🐛 App not loading trips

**Reported bugs**

- Trips no longer listed in open time after update
- Cannot sync calendar
- App not loading trips or showing standbys
- Open time and call out list not working
- Jeffnet not loading data

**Requested features**

- Enable Face ID login when importing via browser
- Bring back hotel info


### Staff Airlines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staff-airlines-non-rev-travel/id1493710948)

**Currently charting:** #44 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app provides flight load information for over 500 airlines globally, helping airline employees find standby travel options. It offers real-time notifications, verified load updates, and tools for planning connecting flights and comparing fares.

**Highlights:** Flight load forecasts for 500+ airlines, Real-time seat availability notifications, Verified load updates from airline agents, Airport flight schedules with delays, Transfer route finder for backup plans, Favorite flights for quick access, Commercial vs. staff fare comparison

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access for 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access for 1 week | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Access for 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access for 1 month | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Access for 1 month | $5.99 | per month |
| Premium Access for 1 month | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Access for 1 month | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Access for 1 year | $39.99 | per year |
| 10 tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 20 tokens | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sequence Decoder free?

Sequence Decoder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Staff Airlines free?

Staff Airlines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sequence Decoder or Staff Airlines?

Staff Airlines is rated higher. Sequence Decoder averages 4.6 out of 5 from 241 ratings, while Staff Airlines averages 4.7 from 702 ratings.

### Do Sequence Decoder or Staff Airlines have ads?

Neither Sequence Decoder nor Staff Airlines shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sequence Decoder or Staff Airlines?

Sequence Decoder ships an update every 3 weeks, and Staff Airlines every 9 days. Most recently, Sequence Decoder was updated on October 22, 2026 and Staff Airlines on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*