Thryfty vs My CrewMate
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Thryfty
Discover exclusive jewelry releases and sales through this app. Enjoy easier access to a curated selection of jewelry with app-only perks.
- App-only releases
- Exclusive sales
- Easier jewelry access
- Curated selection
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The official Thryfty app: Get app-only releases, exclusive sales, and easier access to all the jewelry you love.
My CrewMate
This app serves as a shopping companion for cruise ship crew members, allowing them to browse products, request delivery, and receive personalized assistance. It offers easy browsing of new arrivals and exclusive access to special offers, all managed from a mobile device.
- Browse essential products
- Request concierge delivery
- Personalized assistance
- Easy browsing of new arrivals
- Exclusive access to offers
- Secure and fast checkout
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My Crewmate is the ultimate shopping companion for cruise ship crew members. Whether you're docked in Juneau or planning your next port pickup, our app helps you browse essential products, request concierge delivery, and get personalized help — all from your phone. No login required. Use WhatsApp to ask questions, check availability, or get product recommendations tailored to life at sea. From phones and electronics to snacks and personal care, My Crewmate connects you with the things you need while you work far from home. EASY BROWSING Shop the freshest new arrivals across our entire catalog. EXCLUSIVE ACCESS Be first to know about special offers and launches through push notifications. SECURE CHECKOUT IN A FLASH Tap, swipe, shop and secure your new products in an instant with our super easy checkout.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thryfty at 469 against My CrewMate's 3. On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Thryfty against 5.0 for My CrewMate. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thryfty has 469 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Thryfty | My CrewMate |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (469 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 93.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 469 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thryfty, LLC | Federated Port Stores Corp |
Customer experience
Thryfty
My CrewMate
Bugs and requests
Thryfty
Reported bugs
3 issues- App payment processing failures
- Cart data loss during transaction
- Refund system not delivering promised store credit
Requested features
2 requests- More variety in chain styles
- Improved payment processing reliability
My CrewMate
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Thryfty
No in-app purchases
My CrewMate
No in-app purchases
