Comparison

RosterX vs crewsync Live

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

Head to head
About

RosterX

This app helps airline crew members manage their schedules by downloading and displaying rosters from airline servers. It offers calendar integration, timely notifications for changes, and a download manager for saved rosters. It supports a variety of airlines and includes features like dark mode and password saving.

Highlights
  • CrewLink roster download
  • Calendar event injection
  • Automatic/manual download manager
  • System notifications for roster changes
  • Zoomable and scalable roster view
  • Dark Mode support
  • Password auto-fill via iCloud Keychain
Features
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Download and show NetLine/Crew CrewLink rosters from Airline servers. Download Manager saves downloaded rosters and notifications automatically or manually. Optional injection of roster events to existing iOS device calendar (some Airlines only), including maximum amount of data parsed from native CrewLink roster (e.g. Crew members, messages, hotels, ...). Check-in events generate location based travel time alerts (Time to Leave) and, if desired, an optional 60 minutes alert. Roster import from local iOS device supported. CrewLink notification handling (Confirm or Dismiss) implemented. Timely System notifications provide alerts (banners, sounds, badges) about new CrewLink notifications (roster changes) and CrewLink validity end date changes (new roster publication). This also operates if app is in background. Pull to refresh on Info tab fires this notification feature manually. Dark Mode support. Added the Buy Me a Coffee In-App Purchase option to keep app Ad-Free. Currently supported Airlines: • AeroLogic (3S), VPN required • airBaltic (BT) • Bulgaria Air (FB) • Condor (DE) • Corendon Airlines (XC) • Corendon Dutch Airlines (CD) • Croatia Airlines (OU) • Eurowings (EW) (Hard and Soft token) • GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes (G3) • ITA Airways (AZ) • LOT Polish Airlines (LO) • Luxair (LG) • Norwegian (D8) • Portugália Airlines (NI) Airlines with iCalendar support: • airBaltic (BT) • LOT Polish Airlines (LO) • Luxair (LG) • Portugália Airlines (NI) Airlines with Master Roster support: • Luxair (LG) Features: • CrewLink roster download • AutoFill Passwords are saved in iCould Keychain across devices • Four configurable configurable download periods (one-click-download) • CrewLink notification handling (Confirm or Dismiss), with subsequent reload of updated roster • Zoomable and scalable roster view • Download Manager saves downloaded rosters and notifications automatically or manually • Start date to today option • End date to validity end date option • CrewLink rosters and notifications can be shared (e.g. Email, AirDrop, ...) • System notifications (banners, sounds, badges) for CrewLink notifications and CrewLink validity end date changes • Optional notifications to inform about network errors when Airline servers are unavailable • Last CrewLink notification check information (date & time) • CrewLink validity End date information • iCalendar generation (supported Airlines only) • iCalendar check-in events with location based travel time alerts can be added to the calendar • iCalendar check-in events can have an optional additional 60 minutes alert • iCalendar localtime/UTC conversion based on location and date • iCalendar merged flight events • Optional substitution of already existing RosterX calendar events • Master Roster (supported Airlines only) • Dark Mode support • Split View & Slide Over support (iPad only) • TLCs database shows rank/stripes, sports Stats view and pull to refresh for database update (LG only) • Airports database (Name, Country, ICAO and IATA) • Send feedback and Report a bug features • Share the app feature • Reset settings feature for changing Airline or restoring app defaults • In-App Purchase subscription: iCalendar, LG Bundle • In-App Purchase: Buy Me a Coffee (not adding any additional functionalities) • Ad-Free • If your Airline is not listed, please contact developer for inclusion (Airline must use NetLine/Crew CrewLink). email: rosterx@geohei.lu Enjoy the experience Disclaimer: RosterX is designed for Airline Crews to easily access company NetLine Crew/CrewLink rosters. Duly check retrieved data for correctness through Airline channels e.g. official CrewLink web interface. Airline specific login mechanism modifications might impair or even break functionality of present app. In this case, we will do our best to reestablish access without delay. Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

crewsync Live

Features
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Say goodbye to manual scheduling chaos and communication silos! Introducing crewsync Live, the all-in-one app designed to streamline and empower your live event production crew. With crewsync Live, you can: Centralize and Automate Scheduling: Ditch messy spreadsheets and conflicting calendars. CrewSync allows you to effortlessly create, manage, and share schedules, documents, floor plans, run of shows, audio frequencies, and more... ensuring everyone is on the same page. Instant, Real-Time Communication: Facilitate seamless communication through individual and group messaging, ensuring instant updates, feedback, and announcements. Empower and Equip Your Crew: Provide your crew with all the necessary information at their fingertips. Share crucial event details, documents, task lists, and even access key resources like WiFi and technical specs. Visualize and Execute Flawlessly: Experience a unified view of your production timeline, with all schedules, documents, and updates easily accessible. Empower your crew to execute events with unprecedented precision and efficiency. All users can search for jobs from their employers or production houses, or search for events that they may want to apply/connect with for work. Don't settle for disorganized event productions. Choose CrewSync to optimize your crew management and achieve flawless, unforgettable live event experiences.

Screenshots

RosterX4 screens
crewsync Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: crewsync Live at none against RosterX's 9. crewsync Live also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 11 days). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. RosterX sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. crewsync Live asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RosterX ships an update every 11 days, crewsync Live every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RosterX versus crewsync Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRosterXcrewsync Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeorges Heineschcrewsync

In-app purchases

9 purchases

RosterX

Subscriptions8
  • iCalendar7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • iCalendar1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • LG Bundle1 Month trial$1.991 Month
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  • Master Roster1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • iCalendar7 Days trial$14.491 Year
  • LG Bundle1 Month trial$14.991 Year
  • iCalendar1 Month trial$17.991 Year
  • Master Roster1 Month trial$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Buy Me a Coffee$2.99
None

crewsync Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RosterX free?
RosterX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is crewsync Live free?
crewsync Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RosterX or crewsync Live have ads?
Neither RosterX nor crewsync Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RosterX or crewsync Live?
RosterX ships an update every 11 days, and crewsync Live every 2 days. Most recently, RosterX was updated on September 29, 2026 and crewsync Live on October 8, 2026.

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