# NonRev vs Republic Shuttle Services

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Republic Shuttle Services at none against NonRev's 2. Republic Shuttle Services also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.6). NonRev's advantage is ratings volume (404 vs 5) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NonRev sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Republic Shuttle Services asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for NonRev against 4.6 for Republic Shuttle Services. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NonRev has 404 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NonRev ships an update every 3 months, Republic Shuttle Services every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NonRev | Republic Shuttle Services |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonrev/id478370011/reviews) | **[4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/republic-shuttle-services/id1664575788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **404** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 32.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 4 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Airline Employee Travel Services LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/478370014) | [Downtowner App, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/935767678) |

## What reviewers say

### NonRev

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nonrev/id478370011)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

This app helps airline employees and their families plan standby travel by estimating their chances of getting a seat on flights. It allows searching for flights and provides insights into load factors for non-revenue passengers. Access to all features requires a subscription, but limited flight searches are available for free.

**Highlights:** Search for flights, Estimate seat availability, View flight load factors, Plan standby travel, Airline employee travel tool

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1 Year Subscription | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Quick and efficient flight search interface
- 💡 Innovative load prediction algorithm
- 📱 Well-designed user interface
- ✈️ Comprehensive flight options and connections
- ⏱️ Saves time on non-rev travel planning

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently and becomes unresponsive
- ❌ Inaccurate flight load information
- 💰 Expensive subscription fees with poor value
- 🔌 App stops working after updates
- 📵 Limited airline coverage (missing AA, Delta, Southwest)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes with 'unknown error occurred' message
- Login fails after phone reset or upgrade
- Search returns no results despite available flights
- Subscription not recognized despite active payment
- App doesn't work after recent updates

**Requested features**

- Push notifications for availability changes
- Nonstop flight filter option
- Full-day search capability instead of snapshots
- Save favorite searches
- View standby list position


### Republic Shuttle Services

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/republic-shuttle-services/id1664575788)

This app facilitates transportation for airline crew and staff, connecting them between airports, lodging, and various locations. Users can easily schedule rides after signing in with their company credentials.

**Highlights:** Crew transportation, Airport to accommodation travel, Facility transport, Ride scheduling, Company account login

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NonRev free?

NonRev is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Republic Shuttle Services free?

Republic Shuttle Services is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NonRev or Republic Shuttle Services?

Republic Shuttle Services is rated higher. NonRev averages 4.5 out of 5 from 404 ratings, while Republic Shuttle Services averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do NonRev or Republic Shuttle Services have ads?

Neither NonRev nor Republic Shuttle Services shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NonRev or Republic Shuttle Services?

NonRev ships an update every 3 months, and Republic Shuttle Services every 2 weeks. Most recently, NonRev was updated on October 16, 2026 and Republic Shuttle Services on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*