777Buddy vs CrewRest Ops
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
777Buddy
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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.
CrewRest Ops
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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 ā 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. ā KEY FEATURES ā ⢠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. ā BUILT BY A CREW MEMBER, FOR CREW MEMBERS ā CrewRest Ops was designed by an active aviation professional to eliminate the small frustrations of rest planning. It's not a regulatory tool ā 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.
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Verdict
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.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | 777Buddy | CrewRest Ops |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 ā better | 26 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Robert Steeneck | Daniel Delgado |
In-app purchases
777Buddy
No in-app purchases
CrewRest Ops
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is 777Buddy free?
Is CrewRest Ops free?
Do 777Buddy or CrewRest Ops have ads?
Which is updated more often, 777Buddy or CrewRest Ops?
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