Comparison

Dion vs CROO

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

Head to head
About

Dion

Send digital drinks to friends to celebrate, connect, or show you care. These digital drinks can be redeemed at participating venues, fostering real-world interactions. It's a modern way to express kindness and build meaningful connections.

Highlights
  • Send digital drinks
  • Redeem drinks at venues
  • Connect with friends
  • Celebrate achievements
  • Break the ice
  • Express kindness
Features
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Dion redefines how we connect in an increasingly digital world. Whether you’re celebrating a friend’s success, breaking the ice with someone new, or simply reaching out to say, “I’m thinking of you” Dion bridges the gap between the online and offline. Users can send real drinks digitally, which can be redeemed at select venues. Dion is more than an app; it’s a movement to revive the essence of human connection. Whether you’re near or far, the gesture of treating someone is universal—a language of kindness and warmth. Apply to join the Dion community and discover a smarter, more meaningful way to connect. Because the best stories? They start with a drink. Cheers to you, and cheers to a new era of social networking! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

CROO

Features
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CROO is the private, members-only network for verified airline crew — cabin crew and pilots — who want to make the most of every layover. Flying means landing in a different city every few days, often alone, on a schedule no one around you shares. CROO connects you with other verified crew who are in your city right now, so a layover doesn't have to be a hotel room and room service. VERIFIED CREW ONLY Every member is checked against a real airline ID before their profile goes live. No civilians, no scrapers, no fans — just crew. It's a trusted space because everyone in it does what you do. SEE WHO'S AROUND Find verified crew currently on layover in your city. Filter by airline, base, and rest window so you're seeing people who are actually free when you are — not locals on local time. GOING OUT Post a plan ("dinner at 8, who's in?") or RSVP to someone else's. Every plan opens a group chat so the whole table can sort out the details. Turn an empty evening into a night out with people who get the lifestyle. CROOVIEWS Crew-vetted spots in your layover city — coffee, food, sights — with ratings and notes from people who've actually been. Share your own favourites for the next crew passing through. I'M HERE Drop a real-time photo and pin from where you are right now. Verified crew nearby can see it, and it auto-expires — so you're never on the map by accident. CONNECTIONS Send a connection request to crew you meet — or scan each other's CROO Code in person. Once they accept, you can chat one-to-one. The crew you met in one city show up again in the next, so your network compounds across every roster. ROSTER & LAYOVERS Import your schedule by photo, PDF, or screenshot. CROO reads it automatically and turns every trip into a layover the app can use to connect you with overlapping crew. Compare rosters with crew you know and spot when you'll be in the same place. PRIVACY BY DESIGN You're only visible when you choose to check in, and location is shown at city level — never a live pin. Check-ins expire automatically. Crew ID photos are used only to verify you and are deleted from review queues after a decision. CROO is free for verified crew during the beta. Questions? Visit meetcroo.com.

Screenshots

Dion4 screens
CROO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CROO at none against Dion's 6. CROO also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dion sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. CROO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dion ships an update every 4 days, CROO every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Dion versus CROO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDionCROO
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (573 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings573 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size176 MB92 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperInverzioVenisi Taufa

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Dion

Subscriptions6
  • Dion Membership$24.991 Month
  • Dion+ Membership$49.991 Month
  • Dion Semi-Annual Membership$113.996 Months
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  • Dion Annual Membership$155.991 Year
  • Dion+ Semi-Annual Membership$239.996 Months
  • Dion+ Annual Membership$349.991 Year
None

CROO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Dion free?
Dion is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CROO free?
CROO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Dion or CROO have ads?
Neither Dion nor CROO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dion or CROO?
Dion ships an update every 4 days, and CROO every 2 days. Most recently, Dion was updated on October 14, 2026 and CROO on October 10, 2026.

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