Comparison

U vs Splashmate

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

Splashmate

Connect with fellow watersports enthusiasts globally. Discover and review surf spots, check forecasts, and find local schools and shops. Engage in forums and stay updated on surf news and marine sustainability efforts.

Highlights
  • Global watersports community
  • Interactive spot map
  • Wind and wave forecasts
  • Find schools and shops
  • Forum and surf news
  • Marine sustainability collaborations
Features
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Splashmate is the first Global Community App for watersports such as kitesurf, surf, windsurf, wingfoil and Paddleboard. Splashmate will allow users to connect with other surfers anywhere in the world. Through our interactive map, users will be able to create, discover, and review spots, check wind and wave forecasts, and find schools, surf trips, and shops that can partner with us to increase their visibility and attract more customers. We also include a forum, surf news, and collaborations with organizations that promote marine sustainability. What are you waiting for? Become a Splashmate!

Screenshots

U4 screens
Splashmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: U at 100% against Splashmate's 0%. U also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Splashmate sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

U holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of U's written reviews are positive against 0% of Splashmate's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

U ships an update weekly, Splashmate every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
U versus Splashmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUSplashmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better2.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB30 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperU-CrewSplashmate

Customer experience

U

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Splashmate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

U

Subscriptions2
  • U-Crew Premium (Monthly)$2.991 Month
  • U-Crew Premium (Annual)$49.991 Year
6 purchases

Splashmate

Subscriptions6
  • Get the Standard Affiliation$4.991 Month
  • Get the Spotlight Affiliation2 variants$9.991 Month
  • Get the Standard Affiliation2 variants$29.996 Months
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  • Get the Standard Affiliation$49.901 Year
  • Get the Spotlight Affiliation2 variants$59.906 Months
  • Get the Spotlight Affiliation2 variants$99.991 Year

Questions

Is U free?
U is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Splashmate free?
Splashmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, U or Splashmate?
U is rated higher. U averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Splashmate averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.
Do U or Splashmate have ads?
Neither U nor Splashmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, U or Splashmate?
U ships an update weekly, and Splashmate every 6 days. Most recently, U was updated on October 12, 2026 and Splashmate on October 6, 2026.

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