Powerloader vs CrewSwap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Powerloader
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Powerloader provides airline operators with a mobile weight and balance to ensure accuracy and integrity of the load control process even whilst offline, extended into the cockpit or as a secondary solution. Powerloader uses the same aircraft database as Flyware eLoadsheet, install the aircraft once and use it everywhere and in all devices. An eLoadsheet account is necessary to use Powerloader, please contact us for further information.
CrewSwap
This app helps flight crews optimize their schedules by facilitating swaps with other crew members. Users can set preferences for days off, layovers, and more, then swipe to find compatible matches. It offers real-time flight updates and notifications.
- Smart swap engine
- Schedule view
- Swipe and match functionality
- Apple Watch integration
- Lock Screen countdowns
- Ground stop alerts
- Rest period indicators
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CrewSwap is flight crew scheduling and trade app for pilots and flight attendants. Import your FLICA schedule, find trades, report times, crew rest, hotels, Part 117 legality, duty periods, FDP, block hours, and cumulative limits. Sync your flights to LogTen with one tap, no deadheads no duplicates. ▪ Your Schedule. Always Free. Everything you need for your trip, without the subscription. ▪ Smart Swaps Set your preferences. Swipe Right. Match with other flight crew to swap pairings. ▪ Live Activity on Your Lock Screen See a live countdown to your next flight without opening the app. It changes from green to yellow to red as report time gets closer. ▪ Apple Watch & Complications Your next flight, report time, gate, and key details — right on your wrist. ▪ Clean. Simple. LogTen Pro Sync. No deadheads. No duplicates. No need to approve each flight or pairing. Just sync ▪ Report Times for Every Leg Such a simple idea yet somehow others still haven’t figured it out. ▪ One Departure Time. Not Two. Life is complicated enough. Your departure time doesn’t need to be. ▪ Say Bye-Bye to Flight Crew Apps from the 90s They’re old, ugly, and ready for retirement. The future of flight crew apps is here! ▪ Supported Airlines Mesa Airlines, Republic Airways Don't see your airline listed? support@crewswap.app ▪ Privacy Policy crewswap.app/#privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CrewSwap at every 2 days against Powerloader's every 6 months. Powerloader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.1). 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.
Powerloader ships an update every 6 months, CrewSwap every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Powerloader | CrewSwap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 4.8 (6 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 163 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Flyware a Islandi ehf | CrewSwap app LLC |
In-app purchases
Powerloader
No in-app purchases
CrewSwap
No in-app purchases







