Comparison

U vs Blom

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

Head to head
About

U

This app connects air and sea crew for professional networking and job opportunities. Users can build profiles, find nearby crewmates for meetups, and earn redeemable points for community engagement. Recruiters can post jobs for free to a global network.

Highlights
  • Professional networking for air & sea crew
  • Job application and discovery
  • Find and arrange meetups with crewmates
  • Earn points redeemable for real money
  • Digital profile showcasing skills and experience
  • Dedicated industry community feed
Features
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Join the social professional network built exclusively for Air & Sea crew. U-Crew helps you land the best roles, find and arrange meet-ups with crewmates in any port or location and earn points just for being part of the community, that you can convert into real money you can spend globally. Join for the Jobs. Stay for the Crew. U-Crew is the modern alternative to old-school recruitment agencies. We put the human first, helping you showcase your skills, personality, and reputation to the people who matter. BUILD YOUR PROFESSIONAL NETWORK: • Apply Instantly : Create a digital profile that highlights your sea time, flight hours, and distinctive characteristics that set you apart. Apply for jobs with just a few taps, no more paperwork. • Stay Connected: Use our real-time map to see which crewmates are nearby. Organise meetups, find a gym buddy, or get advice on the best local spots. • Real Industry Community: A dedicated feed for crew only. Share tips, ask for advice, and network with professionals who understand your lifestyle. EARN WHILE YOU CONNECT: • Earn points for checking in and growing the crew. • Spendable Rewards: Redeem your points for a Virtual Visa Card to spend on coffee, drinks, or whatever you need. FOR RECRUITERS & CAPTAINS: • Hire Humans, Not Paper: See the person behind the CV. • Post Jobs for Free: Reach a global network of qualified Deckhands, Stews, Pilots, and Engineers in seconds. Who is U-Crew for? Superyacht Crew (Deckhands, Stewards, Chefs, Captains), Crew on Cruiseships and Private Aviation (Pilots, Flight Attendants) and anyone living the air and sea crew lifestyle. Download U-Crew today. Connect with a community that gets you, build your reputation and find your next role. Build your reputation, find your next role, and connect with your people. -=--=--=--=--=- Terms of Service https://u-crew.co.uk/app/tos Privacy Policy https://u-crew.co.uk/app/privacy

About

Blom

Features
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Blom brings back real connections through curated experiences in your city. How Blom works: 1. Take our personality quiz: complete a 2-minute quiz to help us find your ideal matches 2. Choose your events: pick from curated singles or social experiences in your city 3. Get matched with your perfect group: see who's coming and where to meet 24h before 4. Show up and have fun: meet your group and enjoy the experience together 5. Create lasting connections: we'll regroup you with people you click with and help you stay in touch Event Types: Singles events ensure gender balance for dating potential, while Social events welcome everyone looking to make friends. From morning coffee runs to evening wine tastings, there's something for every interest and schedule.

Screenshots

U4 screens
Blom4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: U at weekly against Blom's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, 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. U sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Blom sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update weekly, Blom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
U versus Blom: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUBlom
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB121 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperU-CrewBlom Social

In-app purchases

4 purchases

U

Subscriptions4
  • U-Crew Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Annual$49.991 Year
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  • U-Crew Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
3 purchases

Blom

One-time3
  • 1 Token$4.99
  • 3 Token Pack$12.99
  • 5 Token Pack$19.99

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Blom free?
Blom is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do U or Blom have ads?
Neither U nor Blom shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U or Blom?
U ships an update weekly, and Blom every 3 weeks. Most recently, U was updated on November 4, 2026 and Blom on October 25, 2026.

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