# CrewZApp vs FlyStandby

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CrewZApp at 49% against FlyStandby's 0%. CrewZApp also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (180 vs 1). FlyStandby's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and monetization model (freemium vs subscription). On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CrewZApp sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and FlyStandby sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FlyStandby 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of CrewZApp's written reviews are positive against 0% of FlyStandby's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

CrewZApp ships an update every 3 weeks, FlyStandby every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CrewZApp | FlyStandby |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crewzapp/id1459322499/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flystandby/id6766834262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **180** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **49.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 55 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tech Debt Solutions LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459322498) | [Matthieu Labbe](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887573333) |

## 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


### FlyStandby

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flystandby/id6766834262)

This app helps airline employees and their travel partners plan staff travel, search for standby flights, and access crew schedules. It allows users to view live flight status, plan multi-leg journeys, and request cabin loads from verified crew. The app also tracks airline-specific staff travel agreements and requires verification for sensitive features.

**Highlights:** Standby flight search, Live flight status and schedule data, Multi-leg journey planning, Real cabin load requests, Staff travel agreement tracking, Verified airline employee access

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Max (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |
| Max (Yearly) | $44.99 | per year |
| Economy SkyCredits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium SkyCredits | $6.99 | one-time |
| Business SkyCredits | $14.99 | one-time |
| First SkyCredits | $39.99 | one-time |
| Private Jet SkyCredits | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CrewZApp free?

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

### Is FlyStandby free?

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

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

FlyStandby is rated higher. CrewZApp averages 4.0 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while FlyStandby averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CrewZApp or FlyStandby have ads?

FlyStandby shows ads; CrewZApp does not.

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

CrewZApp ships an update every 3 weeks, and FlyStandby every 6 days. Most recently, CrewZApp was updated on October 16, 2026 and FlyStandby on October 3, 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.*