# U vs Blom

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Blom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-crew/id6743860453/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [U-Crew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804945096) | [Blom Social](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833227826) |

## What reviewers say

### U

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-crew/id6743860453)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| U-Crew Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| U-Crew Premium (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |


### Blom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blom/id6751043058)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Token | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3 Token Pack | $12.99 | one-time |
| 5 Token Pack | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*