Comparison

Powerloader vs CrewSwap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Powerloader

Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Smart swap engine
  • Schedule view
  • Swipe and match functionality
  • Apple Watch integration
  • Lock Screen countdowns
  • Ground stop alerts
  • Rest period indicators
Features
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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

Screenshots

Powerloader4 screens
CrewSwap4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Powerloader versus CrewSwap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowerloaderCrewSwap
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (6 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size163 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlyware a Islandi ehfCrewSwap app LLC

In-app purchases

None

Powerloader

No in-app purchases

None

CrewSwap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Powerloader free?
Powerloader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewSwap free?
CrewSwap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Powerloader or CrewSwap have ads?
Neither Powerloader nor CrewSwap shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Powerloader or CrewSwap?
Powerloader ships an update every 6 months, and CrewSwap every 2 days. Most recently, Powerloader was updated on November 7, 2026 and CrewSwap on November 9, 2026.

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