Comparison

CrewBid vs EAA Events

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

EAA Events

This app provides comprehensive event information for aviation enthusiasts, allowing users to browse, filter, and search for activities, attractions, and exhibitors. Users can plan their visit by building a personalized itinerary and receive important notifications about schedule changes and weather.

Highlights
  • Event browsing and filtering
  • Searchable attractions and exhibitors
  • Personalized itinerary builder
  • Real-time notifications
  • Schedule change alerts
  • Weather updates
Read full description

Whether you come to fly or to watch, the official EAA Events app is a must-have for attendees who want the “World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration” at their fingertips! EAA AirVenture Oshkosh is our flagship seven-day event, in July at Wittman Regional Airport in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and is the ultimate celebration of aviation. Features of the app include: View, filter, and search EAA AirVenture events, attractions, guest services, destinations, workshops, speakers, and exhibitors. Plan Your Visit & Build Your Itinerary Browse the schedule of events and create your own personal day-by-day, hour-by-hour itinerary so that you don’t miss the events, activities, and exhibitors. Upon downloading the app, you’ll need to enter your name and email address, then respond to the email confirmation message. Then you’ll be able to build your itinerary on the EAA Events desktop portal and view or adjust your itinerary from your mobile device. Notifications Receive in-app notifications regarding activities, weather, and important schedule changes from the app home screen or main navigation menu. You’ll find the most up-to-date news and information and can even have your mobile device notify you when notifications are published in the app. The EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2022 event in the app is sponsored by BendixKing.

Screenshots

EAA Events3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CrewBid at 3.9 against EAA Events's 2.8. CrewBid also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 15%) and ads (none vs shown). EAA Events's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ratings volume, monetization model 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. CrewBid sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. EAA Events asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CrewBid holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 227 and 78 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of CrewBid's written reviews are positive against 15% of EAA Events's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrewBid ships an update fortnightly, EAA Events every 5 months. Both last shipped on September 28, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CrewBid versus EAA Events: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrewBidEAA Events
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (227 ratings) — better2.8 (78 ratings)
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews — better14.6% of reviews
Number of ratings227 — better78
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVector Victor Ventures LLCEXPERIMENTAL AIRCRAFT ASSOCIATION, INC.

Customer experience

CrewBid

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

EAA Events

All ratings78 ratings
Positive39.7%
Neutral7.7%
Negative52.6%
Written reviews41 reviews
Positive14.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative78.0%

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
Show 7 more
  • 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

EAA Events

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

EAA Events

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CrewBid free?
CrewBid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is EAA Events free?
EAA Events is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CrewBid or EAA Events?
CrewBid is rated higher. CrewBid averages 3.9 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while EAA Events averages 2.8 from 78 ratings.
Do CrewBid or EAA Events have ads?
EAA Events shows ads; CrewBid does not.
Which is updated more often, CrewBid or EAA Events?
CrewBid ships an update fortnightly, and EAA Events every 5 months. Most recently, CrewBid was updated on September 28, 2026 and EAA Events on September 28, 2026.

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