OnlyCrew vs GroundTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Discover layover spots
- Share hidden gems
- Explore crew recommendations
- Find restaurants and attractions
- Make the most of layovers
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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
GroundTime
Connect with verified airline crew members for meetups in any city. Easily find or create gatherings for coffee, drinks, or meals during layovers or at your base. Enjoy ephemeral chats and build your reputation through real-world meetups.
- Verified airline crew members only
- Find meetups at any airport
- See crew nearby during layovers
- Create meetups quickly
- Join domicile and base groups
- Reputation building through vouching
- Ephemeral chats
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GroundTime is the meetup app built for verified airline crew. When your layover lands you in an unfamiliar city or your base brings you home, GroundTime connects you with other crew nearby — for coffee, drinks, dinner, or whatever fills the hours between flights. Every member is a verified airline employee. No impostors, no outsiders. — Find meetups at any airport — See which crew are currently around at your base or layover — Create a meetup in 30 seconds — Join your domicile and local base groups for ongoing crew conversation — Vouching from real meetups builds your reputation over time GroundTime works the way crew schedules work. Instant join. Ephemeral chats. No friend requests, no DMs. Show up, hang out, move on. Currently for airline crew employees only — pilots, flight attendants, gate agents, dispatch, ground crew. Family pass holders and retired crew are not supported at this time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.groundtime.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://groundtime.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: OnlyCrew at 4.2 against GroundTime's 3.6. OnlyCrew also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). GroundTime's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads 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
Both are free to download. GroundTime sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. OnlyCrew asks for nothing beyond the download.
OnlyCrew holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively.
OnlyCrew ships an update every 4 weeks, GroundTime every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | OnlyCrew | GroundTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | 3.6 (10 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 10 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 111 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | CrewLounge LLC | Threadwell Labs, LLC |
Customer experience
OnlyCrew
GroundTime
In-app purchases
OnlyCrew
No in-app purchases
GroundTime
- Crew Membership1 Month trial$5.991 Month
- Crew Membership1 Month trial$49.991 Year
- Founding Member$49.99
