CrewBlast vs Portside Owner App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CrewBlast
Connect with professional contract pilots and flight attendants for private aircraft. Find top talent globally, schedule instantly, and review profiles for secure and reliable crew recruitment. Your ultimate partner for elevating private jet experiences.
- Find Contract Pilots & Flight Attendants
- Global Crew Network
- Instant Flight Scheduling
- Review Crew Profiles & Ratings
- Real-time Availability Notifications
- Secure and Reliable Platform
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Introducing CrewBlast, the premier and most trusted mobile app for companies, operators, and individuals seeking Contract Flight Crews for their private aircraft. Whether you require Contract Pilots or Contract Flight Attendants, CrewBlast is your go-to solution! Key Features: Find Top Talent: Connect with a network of highly skilled Contract Pilots and Flight Attendants. Access a pool of experienced professionals at your fingertips. Global Reach: CrewBlast's extensive reach ensures you'll find the right crew members wherever your flight takes you, around the world. Instant Scheduling: Effortlessly schedule crew members for your flights, ensuring a smooth and efficient travel experience. Profile Reviews: Gain peace of mind by reviewing profiles, qualifications, and ratings of available crew members. Real-time Notifications: Stay in the loop with instant updates on crew availability Secure and Reliable: CrewBlast prioritizes your privacy and security, providing a trusted platform for crew recruitment. 24/7 Accessibility: Access CrewBlast whenever and wherever you need it. Your flight crew solutions are always at your fingertips. Don't compromise on your private jet experience. Whether it's a one-time trip or a long-term arrangement, CrewBlast is your ultimate partner in finding the perfect flight crew. Elevate your travel with the best in the industry.
Portside Owner App
Easily manage your private flight requests and schedule. Submit trip details like pet travel, luggage, and catering preferences. Stay updated with real-time flight information and view upcoming flights in a calendar format.
- Request flights from a single screen
- Specify pet travel, luggage, and catering
- Check real-time flight details
- View upcoming flights in calendar view
- Manage trip requests and schedule
- Supports over 700 aircraft operators
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Request. Check. Manage. Planning a trip should be simple and stress free from the get go. Download the Portside Owner app today to effectively manage your trip requests and schedule with your operator. Request your flight from a single screen. Quickly request your one-way, round or multi-city trip and provide essential information such as whether you will be bringing your pets, have additional luggage, or prefer a specific catering option. Confirm that your operator has all the necessary details to ensure a smooth trip. Check your flight details to stay up-to-date. Easily review all your flight details so you can be at the right place at the right time. Check real-time up-to-date information about your flights, including tail number and FBO. Manage your schedule to plan ahead. Look ahead in the calendar view to see upcoming flights weeks in advance all in one spot. Get excited for the upcoming adventure. More than 700 aircraft operators in over 30 countries trust Portside to power their owner experience. Read more on www.portside.aero
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Verdict
CrewBlast and Portside Owner App both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Portside Owner App's written reviews are positive against 60% of CrewBlast's. CrewBlast's advantage is ratings volume (22 vs 4). 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 — 4.1 for CrewBlast against 4.0 for Portside Owner App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CrewBlast has 22 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of CrewBlast's written reviews are positive against 100% of Portside Owner App's.
CrewBlast ships an update every 2 weeks, Portside Owner App fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | CrewBlast | Portside Owner App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (22 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 70 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CrewBlast, LLC | Portside, Inc. |
Customer experience
CrewBlast
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In-app purchases
CrewBlast
No in-app purchases
Portside Owner App
No in-app purchases
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