Mertzcrew vs Groundwork Operations
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mertzcrew
This app streamlines contracts, insurance, and payments for live event and production companies. It handles paperwork and insurance, ensuring smoother, safer, and smarter shows for both freelancers and clients. Freelancers can manage projects, track payments, and build their profiles.
- Streamline contracts, insurance, and payments
- Handle paperwork and insurance coverage
- View and bid on live event projects
- Accept, revise, or decline contracts
- Submit services and expenses
- Track payment status in real time
- Build a stronger freelance profile
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Mertzcrew helps top live event and production companies streamline contracts, insurance, and payments, so shows run smoother, safer, and smarter. When companies crew through Mertzcrew, we handle the paperwork and proper insurance coverage, protecting both freelancers and clients, so everyone can focus on delivering great events. Freelancers never pay to use Mertzcrew. No fees. No hassle. Just freelancing made simple. With the Mertzcrew mobile app, freelancers can: - View and bid on live event project opportunities - Accept, revise, or decline contracts - Submit services and expenses - Track payment status in real time - Stay organized and visible to top clients - Build a stronger profile to get booked again Live events don’t stop, and neither should you. The Mertzcrew app puts your entire freelance career right in your pocket. New to Mertzcrew? Download the app and create a free account today to start building or growing your AV freelance career.
Groundwork Operations
This internal employee guide provides access to the employee handbook, company store for branded items, and a rate calculator for specialized positions. It also includes training videos and a portal for submitting paycheck errors to enhance the employee experience.
- Employee Handbook (Ground Rules)
- Company Store for branded items
- Rate Calculator for pay bumps
- Training videos
- Paycheck error submission portal
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The Groundwork Operations app is an internal reference guide for Groundwork Operations employees. The app contains Ground Rules (employee handbook), Company Store (for branded attire, tools, and equipment), Rate Calculator (helps crew determine pay bumps for specialized positions), training videos, paycheck error submission portal, and other resources to help maximize the working experience for our employees.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Groundwork Operations at 5.0 against Mertzcrew's 3.7. On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Groundwork Operations holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 4 respectively.
Mertzcrew ships an update monthly, Groundwork Operations every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Mertzcrew | Groundwork Operations |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mertzcrew | Travis Jagroo |
Customer experience
Mertzcrew
Groundwork Operations
In-app purchases
Mertzcrew
No in-app purchases
Groundwork Operations
No in-app purchases
