# CrewZApp vs STBY

The clearest difference is rating: STBY at 5.0 against CrewZApp's 4.0. STBY also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). CrewZApp's advantage is ratings volume (180 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrewZApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and STBY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

STBY holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrewZApp has 180 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CrewZApp ships an update every 3 weeks, STBY weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrewZApp | STBY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewzapp/id1459322499/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stby/id6463491565/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 49.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 55 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Debt Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459322498) | [Declan Plunkett](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704476606) |

## What reviewers say

### CrewZApp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewzapp/id1459322499)

Manage your flight schedule, view trip details, and forecast layover weather. Connect with crew members through instant messaging and group chats. Sync your schedule with iCal and receive automatic notifications for changes.

**Highlights:** Automatic schedule sync, Layover weather forecast, Crew member notes, iCal calendar sync, Instant messaging, Group crew chats, Trip acknowledgment (SWA)

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CrewZApp subscription for FAs | $2.99 | per month |
| CrewZApp subscription-Pilots | $3.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great compilation of info
- 💡 Innovative reserve features
- 🚀 Smooth performance (historically)
- 👍 Useful for schedule updates
- 👍 Widget functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App frequently stops working
- 🐛 Login issues
- 🐛 Schedule not refreshing
- 🐛 No customer support
- 🐛 Inability to get money back

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log in
- Schedule not updating
- App crashes
- Support email returns undelivered
- Error when logging in

**Requested features**

- Add hotel pictures
- Add hotel address with map links
- Allow direct texting to crew members
- Add monthly totals (TAFB)
- Offer annual subscription option


### STBY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stby/id6463491565)

Discover exclusive travel deals and discounts curated specifically for airline staff worldwide. Access a global directory of offers in various cities, helping you save on your journeys.

**Highlights:** Exclusive airline staff deals, Worldwide city offers, Discount directory, Travel savings, Airline industry focus

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| STBY+ \| Weekly Access | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| STBY+ \| Monthly Access | $4.99 | per month |
| SBY Lounge \| Yearly Access | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrewZApp free?

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

### Is STBY free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CrewZApp or STBY?

STBY is rated higher. CrewZApp averages 4.0 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while STBY averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do CrewZApp or STBY have ads?

Neither CrewZApp nor STBY shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CrewZApp or STBY?

CrewZApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and STBY weekly. Most recently, CrewZApp was updated on October 16, 2026 and STBY on October 9, 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.*