Comparison

777Buddy vs CrewRest Ops

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

Head to head
About

777Buddy

Features
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This is a combination of several small apps I have written over the years to help operate the B777 aircraft. The values used are specific to a particular fleet of 96 aircraft that resulted from a big merger in 2012, think DEN/IAH. It works on the iPad, but looks better on the iPhone.

About

CrewRest Ops

Features
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CrewRest Ops is the fastest way to plan inflight rest for pilots and cabin crew on long-haul operations. No spreadsheets, no mental math — just enter your cruise start and end times in UTC and get a precise, fair rest distribution for every crew member onboard. Whether you're flying with 2, 3, or 4 pilots, or coordinating cabin crew rotations, CrewRest Ops takes care of the splits, the order, and the timing so you can focus on the flight. — KEY FEATURES — • 2, 3, and 4-Pilot Modes Standard, augmented, and double crew configurations with operationally correct rest splits. • Cabin Crew Rotations Plan rest blocks for sobrecargos and full cabin teams. • UTC-First Design Built around how crews actually think and operate. Enter raw HHMM values with the dedicated keypad. • Custom Rest Configurations Adjust percentages, reorder rest blocks, and tailor the plan to your operation or duty regulations. • Visual Timeline See the full cruise period at a glance, color-coded by crew member and block type. • Live UTC Clock Always-visible UTC time in the toolbar so you stay synchronized with dispatch and ATC. • Wake-Up Notifications Set local alerts so you never miss the end of your rest block. • Liquid Glass Interface A modern, dark cockpit-friendly design that's easy on the eyes during night flights. • iPhone & iPad Optimized Adaptive layout with a persistent keypad on iPad for fast, repeated planning. — BUILT BY A CREW MEMBER, FOR CREW MEMBERS — CrewRest Ops was designed by an active aviation professional to eliminate the small frustrations of rest planning. It's not a regulatory tool — it's a practical assistant that handles the math so the crew can rest properly and arrive ready. CrewRest Ops does not collect personal data. Everything stays on your device.

Screenshots

777Buddy4 screens
CrewRest Ops4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrewRest Ops at every 3 weeks against 777Buddy's every 6 weeks. 777Buddy's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

777Buddy ships an update every 6 weeks, CrewRest Ops every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
777Buddy versus CrewRest Ops: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter777BuddyCrewRest Ops
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert SteeneckDaniel Delgado

In-app purchases

None

777Buddy

No in-app purchases

None

CrewRest Ops

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 777Buddy free?
777Buddy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewRest Ops free?
CrewRest Ops is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 777Buddy or CrewRest Ops have ads?
Neither 777Buddy nor CrewRest Ops shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 777Buddy or CrewRest Ops?
777Buddy ships an update every 6 weeks, and CrewRest Ops every 3 weeks. Most recently, 777Buddy was updated on October 4, 2026 and CrewRest Ops on October 18, 2026.

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