FTLmate vs EK Crew Rest

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 It may become outdated as a result of changes to regulatory texts which are not yet reflected in the app.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.

EK Crew Rest helps long-haul cabin and flight crew plan onboard break windows quickly and accurately — no spreadsheets, no mental arithmetic. Enter your break start time and top of descent, choose your rest-service sequencing pattern, and the app automatically calculates how long each rest block should be so every crew member gets equal, fair rest within the available window. CABIN CREW FEATURES · 10 rest-service sequences covering 2, 3 and 4 rest slots, filtered by aircraft (B777 / A350 / A380) and rest facility (CRC, LD-CRC, MD-CRC, crew seats) · Auto-calculated, equal rest blocks based on the available flight time — all times on the 5-minute grid · Middle + last service support; optional separate Business / Economy service timings with all cabins resting the same duration · First Class breaks on 2-rest sequences — window set relative to take-off and landing, with controllable FC break overlap so everyone keeps the longest possible rest · Force a target rest duration and see the schedule update live · Buffer settings and round-to-5-minute handover times FLIGHT CREW FEATURES · Dedicated flight crew break calculator — 2, 3 or 4 breaks · Break start (after takeoff) and break end (before landing) buffers · Equal rest blocks distributed across the available window BREAK ALARMS · Start tracking a schedule and get an alarm 15 minutes before each break ends (time to wake the crew) and 5 minutes before each break starts (get ready) — with sound, even while the app is open · Live progress for every crew group: which break is running and how long is left · Works in the clock you choose — UTC or Dubai time — whatever zone the device is showing TOOLS · Time Calculator: an HH:MM calculator that adds, subtracts, multiplies and divides times on the 24-hour clock and respects the day run · Share a full-colour digital card, or print A4 (1 page, or 2 copies with a cut line) · Redesigned iPad dashboard; compact, fast iPhone layout GENERAL · No account required. No data collected. No network requests. SEQUENCES SUPPORTED SRR · SRRS · SRSRS · SRRR · SRRRS · SRRRR · SRRRRS · SRRSRRS · SRSRRS · SRRSRS PRICING 10 free calculations included. Full access available as a one-time purchase — no subscription.