CCC iPlane vs Crew Control Backup
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CCC iPlane
This app allows users of specific aircraft systems to control in-flight entertainment and cabin management features from their Apple devices. Customize your experience to manage music, movies, lighting, temperature, and flight information.
- Control in-flight entertainment
- Manage cabin environment
- Adjust lighting and thermostat
- Select music and play movies
- View flight information
- Control map system
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*FOR USERS OF CCC AIRCRAFT ENVIRONMENT SYSTEMS ONLY* Custom Control Concepts' iPlane application gives users of our exclusive line of in-flight entertainment and cabin management systems the ability to control their aircraft environment from their Apple iPad, iPod, or iPhone. Our dedicated team first works with you to customize the iPlane touchscreen application to control your aircraft's entertainment and cabin management systems. You will then be ready to easily select your in-flight soundtrack, play movies, adjust volume, control shades and lighting, adjust the thermostat, view flight information, and control your map system from the portable comfort and convenience of your own device.
Crew Control Backup
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This Rockwell Collins application provides wireless flight crew backup controls for features within Bombardier Global aircraft outfitted with Rockwell Collins Cabin Electronic System. This application requires a unique configuration which is automatically downloaded within the cabin to operate correctly. Please contact your Rockwell Collins Customer Support Engineer or your Bombardier Sales Representative to determine if your aircraft is properly equipped to be upgraded with this capability.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CCC iPlane at every 4 weeks against Crew Control Backup's every 5 months. CCC iPlane also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CCC iPlane ships an update every 4 weeks, Crew Control Backup every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CCC iPlane | Crew Control Backup |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 17 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astronics Custom Control Concepts Inc. | Rockwell Collins, Inc. |
In-app purchases
CCC iPlane
No in-app purchases
Crew Control Backup
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is CCC iPlane free?
Is Crew Control Backup free?
Do CCC iPlane or Crew Control Backup have ads?
Which is updated more often, CCC iPlane or Crew Control Backup?
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