Comparison

OnlyCrew vs Rendezvous

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

Head to head
About

OnlyCrew

This app connects airline personnel to share and discover layover recommendations. Find hidden gems for dining, attractions, and relaxation from fellow crew members. Make the most of every layover with curated insights.

Highlights
  • Discover layover spots
  • Share hidden gems
  • Explore crew recommendations
  • Find restaurants and attractions
  • Make the most of layovers
Features
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Discover the best layover spots shared by crews just like you. Add your own hidden gems or explore recommendations from fellow OnlyCrew members. Share your experiences from your favorite restaurants to must-see attractions, and uncover something new on every layover. Whether you're looking to relax, explore, or grab a bite to eat, this app helps you make the most of each layover. Built for airline personnel, it's your go-to guide to enjoying each layover. Be A Part of the Build

About

Rendezvous

This app helps pilots and flight attendants connect with colleagues during layovers. Discover who else is in your city, build your professional network, and communicate securely. It's designed to combat isolation and foster community within the aviation industry.

Highlights
  • Layover Radar to see nearby network members
  • Build and expand your aviation network
  • Upload bid or trade awards
  • Private messaging for real-time chat
  • Smart notifications for arrivals
  • Tailored for aircrew
Features
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Know Before You Go. Born, built, and backed by aircrew. Rendezvous matches your scheduled trips or leisure trips with pilots, flight attendants, and other aviation professionals on your layover — without sharing your schedule or contact info. No big tech mining your data. No company portals or logins needed. Just crew, finding crew, in the cities you're already flying to. Rendezvous — Tactical Social for Aircrew. Whether you're a pilot or flight attendant, on reserve or on a trip, Rendezvous connects you with others from your airline and beyond — no matter where your schedule takes you. Your privacy stays intact. Always. Features: • Layover Radar: See who else from your network is in the same city and when they're available — before you even land. • Smart Privacy Matching: We coordinate your layover connections without exposing your full schedule or personal contact info. • Homebase Beacon: Sitting reserve, not flying, or parked at home? Get notified when a friend flies into your home airport. • Build Your Network: Add friends, send connection requests, and expand your aviation circle. • Upload Bid or Trade Awards: Upload images, screenshots, or PDFs and leave the rest to us. • Private Messaging: Make plans on the fly with secure, real-time chat. • Smart Notifications: Get notified when friends or new crew arrive on a layover in your city. • Tailored for Aircrew: Designed for pilots, flight attendants, and aviation professionals — no noise, just community. Why Rendezvous? Life on the road can be isolating. Rendezvous was built by aircrew who lived it — and decided to fix it. We bring back the camaraderie, spontaneity, and connection that make aviation special. Whether it's grabbing a bite after a flight or meeting fellow crew on a long overnight, Rendezvous makes it easier. Born. Built. Backed. By Aircrew. Download Rendezvous — and never spend another layover alone.

Screenshots

OnlyCrew4 screens
Rendezvous4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Rendezvous at 5.0 against OnlyCrew's 4.3. Rendezvous also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (32 vs 6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rendezvous holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Rendezvous has 32 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

OnlyCrew ships an update every 4 weeks, Rendezvous every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
OnlyCrew versus Rendezvous: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlyCrewRendezvous
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings)5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—94.4% of reviews
Number of ratings632 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB109 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperCrewLounge LLCRendezvous DF

Customer experience

OnlyCrew

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

Rendezvous

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%

In-app purchases

None

OnlyCrew

No in-app purchases

None

Rendezvous

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is OnlyCrew free?
OnlyCrew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rendezvous free?
Rendezvous is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, OnlyCrew or Rendezvous?
Rendezvous is rated higher. OnlyCrew averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Rendezvous averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.
Do OnlyCrew or Rendezvous have ads?
Neither OnlyCrew nor Rendezvous shows ads.
Which is updated more often, OnlyCrew or Rendezvous?
OnlyCrew ships an update every 4 weeks, and Rendezvous every 10 days. Most recently, OnlyCrew was updated on November 4, 2026 and Rendezvous on October 30, 2026.

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