FTLmate vs CrewPays
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FTLmate
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FTLmate helps crewmembers assess maximum duty times and minimum rest requirements according to EASA FTL rules, for cabin and flight crew, and TAP - SPAC rules, 2023 version. It can import rosters from TAP PDOV and store them for use in calculations. It is also able to calculate latest sector departure times to obtain a desired arrival time. It stores all calculations for future reference and makes sharing results easy in a text-based format. Other rules and import formats may be added at a later date. FTLmate is completely private and does not share your data with anyone. All calculations are done on-device and do not require an internet connection. An active subscription is required to use app functionalities. Free trial periods are available so you can try out the features before making a purchase. The app is not affiliated with any airline, authority or union. LEGAL INFORMATION: This app is subject to Apple's standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ The results provided by this app are for advisory purposes only and should not be relied upon for operational decision-making. FTLmate is not certified by, nor affiliated with, any aviation organisation, union, or regulatory body. Some simplifications were made during development, and consequently it may not calculate correctly in unforeseen edge cases, or due to unknown implementation mistakes. It may become outdated as a result of changes to regulatory texts which are not yet reflected in the app. Users are strongly advised to verify all calculations with official sources or consult with qualified professionals before taking any action.
CrewPays
This app helps flight crews manage their schedules, communicate with colleagues, and ensure compliance with flight regulations. It offers real-time duty tracking, departure alerts, and in-flight messaging.
- Live duty widget
- Departure reminders
- Crew chat
- Legality checker
- Roster tracking
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Crewpays is the simple, fast tool built for flight crews to track rosters, chat, and check flight rules. • Live Duty Widget: View your next flight or standby shift instantly from your home screen. • Departure Reminders: Get clear, timely notifications before your flight takes off. • Crew Chat: Message and coordinate with other crew members directly inside your flights. • Legality Checker: Instantly check duty limits and legality rules inside every single flight. Streamline your aviation lifestyle. Download Crewpays and stay organized today! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: CrewPays at 15.6 against FTLmate's 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
Both are free to download. FTLmate sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CrewPays sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
FTLmate ships an update every 2 weeks, CrewPays every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FTLmate | CrewPays |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joao Boavida | MOHAMMED ALHARBI |
In-app purchases
FTLmate
- Full access 1 month7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Full access7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Full access 1 month7 Days trial$2.991 Month
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- Full access 3 months14 Days trial$3.993 Months
- Full access14 Days trial$3.993 Months
- Full access 3 months14 Days trial$4.993 Months
- Full access 1 year1 Month trial$9.991 Year
- Full access 1 year1 Month trial$12.991 Year
- Full access 1 year1 Month trial$14.991 Year
CrewPays
- CrewPay Premium$0.991 Month









