Comparison

FTLmate vs CrewLog MX

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

Head to head
About

FTLmate

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 It may become outdated as a result of changes to regulatory texts which are not yet reflected in the app.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

About

CrewLog MX

Features
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CrewLog is the all-in-one logbook, duty tracker and pay calculator built by pilots, for pilots. Every flight, every standby, every payday — finally in one app that respects how line operations actually work. CrewLog replaces the spreadsheet on your iPad, the notes app on your phone, and the calculator at your kitchen table. DUTY TIMES — YOUR DAY, AT A GLANCE • Log Flights, Simulator sessions, Ground School and Standby with one tap. • Each card shows scheduled and actual times, block time, and a live duty window for the entire day. • Auto-saves as you type — no "Save" button to forget. • Manual override toggles on every activity for when the company time differs from your contract time. • Delay badges flag any push beyond the scheduled minute, so you can defend your duty record later. ROSTER IMPORT • Drop a PDF of your monthly schedule into CrewLog and watch your activities appear automatically. No manual entries! • Review and edit before saving — nothing is committed until you confirm. STANDBY & RESERVE CALL-UPS • Add a standby activity, then attach the flight or sim you actually got called for — CrewLog links them automatically. • Choose Airport or Home reserve and the duty start adjusts to match your standby type: airport or home. • Called activities show as nested cards with a clear CALLED badge. LOGBOOK — AVIATION-STYLE, AUTO-GENERATED • Pulls in every completed flight and simulator session — Deadheads, Ground School and Standby stay out of your hours. • Tap any row to expand individual legs with flight numbers, UTC times and durations. REPORTS & PAY • Tracks ten extra-pay categories used in real airline contracts: TESD, IRRE SERV, TEVD, IRRE VUELO, TEVM EXC, JORN NOC, RED DES, RED REC, FO and 7º. • Manual overrides for RED DES, RED REC and FO. • Footer totalizers sum every column — both time and pesos — so you know what to expect on payday. • Automatically credits the longest between scheduled and actual times. LIMITS — STAY LEGAL, STAY RESTED • Live progress bars for daily, monthly and yearly duty and block limits. • Daily limit auto-switches between 12 h and 14 h based on scheduled duty length. • Yellow warnings, red alerts, and a clean weekly view so you can spot a long week before it spots you. HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • Duty Limits widget — see your week at a glance. • Next Duty widget — never wonder what's tomorrow again. • More widgets to come! USEFUL TOOLS • Sync your activities with your device's calendar! • Handy time calculator for all those complicated time operations. DESIGNED FOR THE FLIGHT DECK • Offline-first: full read and write access without signal — syncs the moment you're back online. • Multi-device: phone, tablet, browser, all in lockstep. • Dark mode for the redeye home, light mode for the morning sign-in. • Sign in with Apple, Google or Email. PRO PLAN Start with a 7-day free trial. After that: • Monthly — $149 MXN • Yearly — $1,599 MXN (best value) Auto-renewing subscription. Cancel anytime in Apple ID settings before the trial ends and you won't be charged. Privacy: https://crewlog.mx/privacy Terms: https://crewlog.mx/terms Questions or feature requests? Email support@crewlog.mx — we read every message.

Screenshots

FTLmate4 screens
CrewLog MX4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FTLmate at none against CrewLog MX's shown. CrewLog MX's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases 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. FTLmate sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and CrewLog MX sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
FTLmate versus CrewLog MX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFTLmateCrewLog MX
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB63 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao BoavidaCARLOS CANE AREVALO

In-app purchases

9 purchases

FTLmate

Subscriptions9
  • 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
2 purchases

CrewLog MX

Subscriptions2
  • CrewLog Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • CrewLog Pro Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year

Questions

Is FTLmate free?
FTLmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrewLog MX free?
CrewLog MX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FTLmate or CrewLog MX have ads?
CrewLog MX shows ads; FTLmate does not.

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