Mertzcrew vs Hyss
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.
Hyss
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Hyss is the mobile companion for AV freelancers working through the Hyss crew-management platform. Review and accept offers from production companies, set your work availability, see event details + call sheets, and get real-time notifications about assignments — all from your phone. Built for freelancers in the live events industry by people who've lived the grind: Hyss replaces the spreadsheets, group texts, and mental gymnastics that come with freelance AV work. Features: • Accept or decline event offers with one tap • Full event details including call times, venue address, and dress code • Live call sheets that update automatically when the production changes • Set your availability by day or by time range • Face ID / Touch ID unlock for fast, secure access • Push notifications for new offers, call sheet updates, and reminders Requires a Hyss account. Set up your freelancer profile at hyss.io to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Mertzcrew at monthly against Hyss's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
Mertzcrew ships an update monthly, Hyss every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mertzcrew | Hyss |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Mertzcrew | Hyss, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Mertzcrew
No in-app purchases
Hyss
No in-app purchases







