Comparison

CrewBid vs Crewline

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

Head to head
About

CrewBid

This app allows pilots and flight attendants to bid on their schedules directly from their iPad. It offers advanced filtering, sorting, and preset options for efficient bidding, and integrates with other tools to simplify schedule management.

Highlights
  • 30+ Filters and Sorts
  • Save Filter/Sort Presets
  • Add awarded line to Calendar
  • SWAPtimizer integration
  • Automatic seniority and vacation display
  • Print or email bid receipt
Features
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The only bidding app built specifically for the iPad and designed for pilots and flight attendants. Bid whenever and wherever you have your new iPad - you'll never again have to drag a laptop on a trip or wait to bid until you get home. Features include: - More than 30 Filters and Sorts - Save your favorite Filter/Sort combinations as a Preset for quick access - Add your awarded line to Calendar - SWAPtimizer integration for pilots - Automatically detects your seniority number and any vacation and displays both in an intuitive fashion - Print or email your bid receipt from right within the app - Clean, user-friendly design The first month is FREE, so try it with no strings attached!

About

Crewline

This app helps flight attendants and pilots manage their schedules, trips, and crew connections. It offers features like instant schedule downloads, trip management, open time and trade board access, and crew profiles. It also provides flight stats, real-time flight information, and schedule history.

Highlights
  • Instant FLICA schedule downloads
  • Trip management and drop requests
  • Open time and trade board access
  • Crew profiles and contact
  • Flight stats and insights
  • Real-time flight and gate info
  • Schedule history up to one year
Features
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Crewline — Built by Crew, for Crew Crewline is the all-in-one scheduling, trip management, and crew connectivity app designed specifically for Flight Attendants and Pilots. Download your FLICA schedule in seconds, manage open time and trades, track flights, monitor reserve availability, and stay connected with fellow crew members—all from one powerful, easy-to-use app. Supported Airlines • JetBlue • Frontier Airlines • WestJet • WestJet Encore • Hawaiian Airlines • Endeavor Air • Republic Airways Open Time & Trade Board Manage your schedule with ease. • View Open Time and Trade Board trips directly on your calendar • Browse available trips organized by day • Submit pick-up, drop, and trade requests with a swipe • Quickly drop trips from pairing details Reserve Grid & Smart Alerts Crewline displays your airline’s Reserve Grid directly in the app, making it easy to monitor reserve availability. Enable Smart Alerts and receive notifications the moment a day turns green, helping you spot opportunities before they’re gone. Schedule History & Pairing Changes Never lose track of your schedule. • Store up to 12 months of schedule history • Review past pairings and schedule changes • Compare current trips with original downloaded versions • Track historical flying activity Real-Time Flight Information Start every pairing informed and prepared. • Live flight status updates • Gate assignments • Delays and cancellations • Aircraft information • Departure and arrival details A simple status indicator lets you know at a glance whether your flight is on time, delayed, or canceled. Advanced Flight Tracking Available with First Class membership. • Aircraft type • Tail number • Flight distance • Route information • Additional operational insights Crew Profiles & Messaging Stay connected with the people you fly with. • Create your crew profile • Share as much or as little information as you choose • View profiles of fellow crew members • Start conversations directly through in-app messaging Flight Statistics & Insights Track your flying activity with detailed statistics. • Flight hours • Pairings flown • Duty trends • Flying patterns • Historical activity Fast & Reliable Downloads • Download schedules in seconds • Refresh updates quickly • Access the latest trip information without delays Designed for Aviation Professionals Crewline combines powerful functionality with a clean, modern design. • Dark Mode support • Easy-to-read calendar views • Fast navigation • Aviation-focused experience Subscription Options Economy Class ($0.99/month or $10.99/year) • Schedule downloads • Basic schedule management • 3 months of schedule history Business Class ($1.99/month or $21.99/year) Everything in Economy, plus: • Open Time and Trade Board requests • Trip pick-up, drop, and swap requests • Up to 12 months of schedule history • Reserve Grid access and alerts First Class ($2.99/month or $29.99/year) Everything in Business, plus: • Advanced flight tracking • Tail numbers • Aircraft information • Flight distance • Enhanced operational data Subscription & Billing Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. Manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple Account Settings. Support & Legal Privacy Policy & Terms: www.crewlineapp.com/terms-privacy-policy Apple Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Support: support@crewlineapp.com Crewline — the smarter way for airline crew members to manage schedules, reserve availability, trips, and flight operations.

Screenshots

Crewline4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crewline at 4.8 against CrewBid's 3.9. Crewline also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 51%) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 227). CrewBid's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. CrewBid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Crewline sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crewline holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crewline has 1.4K ratings behind it against 227, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of CrewBid's written reviews are positive against 80% of Crewline's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrewBid ships an update fortnightly, Crewline every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CrewBid versus Crewline: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrewBidCrewline
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (227 ratings)4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2271.4K — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVector Victor Ventures LLCPAYTRACK APP CORP

Customer experience

CrewBid

All ratings227 ratings
Positive69.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative22.9%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative34.7%

Crewline

All ratings1,416 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.1%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews140 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.7%
Negative14.3%

User reviews

CrewBid

From 227 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Makes bidding easier
  • 👍 Great tool for bidding
  • 👍 Useful filters and sorting
  • 👍 Can be used offline
  • 👍 Better than website bidding

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent updates required
  • 🐛 App freezes
  • 🐛 App crashes
  • 🐛 Subscription checking issues
  • 🐛 Internet connectivity reliance

Crewline

From 1.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient all-in-one app
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Ability to add, drop, and swap trips
  • 👍 Helpful customer support
  • 🚀 Streamlined schedule management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Issues with retrieving open time
  • 🐛 Inaccurate or outdated information
  • 🐛 Problems with account/base transfers
  • 🔒 Privacy concerns with shared contact info

Bugs and requests

CrewBid

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • App tells user to update when it is updated
  • Defective version on the store
  • App not working for new update
  • Circle just spins
  • App makes you reboot when looking away
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  • App gets stuck on awards page
  • App freezes when using multiple sorts
  • App crashes during award bid sort
  • Error message: not a flight attendant
  • Reinstall regularly to get updates to take
  • App requires update after filling info
  • App checks for updates after login

Requested features

8 requests
  • Biometric access
  • Buddy bid option
  • Annual subscription option
  • Pinch zoom for bid lines
  • Group selection for lines
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  • Rely less on internet connectivity
  • Stop checking subscription each time
  • Beta test app before release

Crewline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues after phone/account changes
  • Schedule not syncing properly
  • Frequent app crashes and unexpected closures
  • Open time retrieval errors

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to see crew members at the same hotel
  • Option to chat with friends not working the same trip
  • More detailed hotel information
  • Part 117 data integration
  • Offline communication features

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CrewBid

One-time4
  • 1 Month Subscription$3.99
  • Monthly Max Subscription$5.99
  • Monthly Max Subscription$6.99
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  • 6 Month Subscription$21.99
6 purchases

Crewline

Subscriptions6
  • Economy Monthly2 Months trial$0.991 Month
  • Business Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • First Class Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
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  • Economy Yearly2 Months trial$10.991 Year
  • Business Yearly1 Month trial$21.991 Year
  • First Class Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is CrewBid free?
CrewBid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crewline free?
Crewline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CrewBid or Crewline?
Crewline is rated higher. CrewBid averages 3.9 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while Crewline averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.
Do CrewBid or Crewline have ads?
Neither CrewBid nor Crewline shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrewBid or Crewline?
CrewBid ships an update fortnightly, and Crewline every 2 weeks. Most recently, CrewBid was updated on September 28, 2026 and Crewline on October 3, 2026.

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