Comparison

FMGS A330 vs CrewRest Pilot

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

Head to head
About

FMGS A330

Features
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This app requires a user account provided by your Exail representative. A330 Flight Management System Trainer is Exail solution to training centers’ need for A330 FMS familiarization tools. It offers a free play and accurate simulation, bringing a great added value before entering into simulators expensive sessions. Pilots’ transition to A330 complex flight management system is smoothly performed thanks to an easy-to-use interface and a complete set of available functions.

About

CrewRest Pilot

This app helps pilots and flight crew plan their rest periods effectively. It generates editable rest plans based on flight schedules, considers factors like fatigue and time zones, and provides flight briefing information. It also includes rest timers synchronized across devices and weather data.

Highlights
  • Editable rest plans
  • Roster import and processing
  • Fatigue and recovery analysis
  • Cross-device rest timers
  • Airport weather data
  • Crew rest synchronization
Features
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CrewRest Pilot is a crew rest planner and flight briefing companion for pilots and flight crew. Turn a route and schedule into a clear, editable rest plan for before duty, during the flight and after landing. PLAN CREW REST WITH CLARITY • Build a plan from origin, destination, departure and arrival times in UTC or local time. • Choose crew size and global rest periods independently. • Generate balanced rest assignments with an easy-to-follow timeline. • Edit times, crew settings and rest periods when operational circumstances change. • Keep the active plan available from the home screen so you can reopen it quickly. ROSTER WORKFLOW • Import a roster from Files, Mail, WhatsApp or the iOS share sheet. • Use local roster processing and OCR when supported. • Review duties, sectors, dates and historical periods before use. • Load the next flight from your roster into a new rest plan. • See attention points for night duties, short turnarounds and recovery. • Roster formats vary by operator. If a file is not recognized, contact support through Settings. FLIGHT BRIEFING Keep the most useful operational context together in one focused workspace: • Recovery: review protected sleep windows, home-base reference and circadian timing. • Fatigue: consider sleep, time awake, time-zone change and WOCL exposure. • Roster: inspect schedule-derived duties and attention points. • Radiation: view an informational route-exposure estimate based on duration, latitude and selected cruise level. For awareness and preparation only. REST TIMERS ACROSS YOUR DEVICES • Start a timer when rest actually begins. • Edit, end, cancel or reset a rest period when the plan changes. • Keep the timer synchronized across iPhone, widgets, Live Activity and Apple Watch. • Use Apple Watch controls for Stop, Cancel and Reset. • Reopen an active rest plan without losing your place. WEATHER AND TIME ZONES • Search airports by IATA, ICAO, city or country. • Review available METAR and TAF data for departure and destination. • Compare UTC and local time throughout the flight. • Keep the latest available information available offline; refresh when connected. Always verify official operational weather before departure. SHARE, SAVE AND REUSE • Transfer route, schedule and rest assignments with Crew Sync QR. • Share plans and reports with the iOS share sheet or AirDrop. • Export premium PDF summaries for personal reference. • Find saved plans by route, airport, date or flight number. DESIGNED FOR FLIGHT DECKS AND BRIEFINGS Built for iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch, CrewRest Pilot uses a focused dark interface for low-light environments. The iPad workspace keeps more of the briefing visible. Accessibility support includes Dynamic Type and readable layouts. PREMIUM ACCESS Explore the complete app during the included three-day trial. An optional one-time lifetime purchase permanently unlocks premium features. Availability and price vary by country or region. DISCLAIMER AND INDEPENDENCE NOTICE CrewRest Pilot is an independent planning and awareness companion. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by or representative of any airline, aircraft manufacturer, airport, aviation authority, regulator, government agency, labor union, pilot association, crew-management provider, weather provider or other organization. References to airlines, airports, route codes, aviation terms and sample schedules are descriptive only. The app does not replace company manuals, approved flight-time limitations, fatigue-risk systems, official weather products, radiation-monitoring programs, medical advice, legal advice or professional judgment. Information is general, may be incomplete or delayed, and is not a fitness-for-duty determination. Follow your operator’s procedures, official sources and applicable regulations. You remain responsible for verifying all entries and decisions.

Screenshots

CrewRest Pilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FMGS A330 at none against CrewRest Pilot's 1. FMGS A330 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). CrewRest Pilot's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 35 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads 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. CrewRest Pilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. FMGS A330 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FMGS A330 ships an update every 35 months, CrewRest Pilot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FMGS A330 versus CrewRest Pilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFMGS A330CrewRest Pilot
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 35 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperECA FarosGustavo Venzon

In-app purchases

None

FMGS A330

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CrewRest Pilot

One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$0.99

Questions

Is FMGS A330 free?
FMGS A330 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewRest Pilot free?
CrewRest Pilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FMGS A330 or CrewRest Pilot have ads?
Neither FMGS A330 nor CrewRest Pilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FMGS A330 or CrewRest Pilot?
FMGS A330 ships an update every 35 months, and CrewRest Pilot every 2 weeks. Most recently, FMGS A330 was updated on October 15, 2026 and CrewRest Pilot on October 24, 2026.

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