# U vs Splashmate

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | U | Splashmate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/u-crew/id6743860453/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashmate/id6753164866/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [U-Crew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1804945096) | [Splashmate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837640959) |

## 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 (2)**

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


### Splashmate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splashmate/id6753164866)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get the Standard Affiliation | $4.99 | per month |
| Get the Spotlight Affiliation | $9.99 | per month |
| Get the Standard Affiliation | $29.99 | per 6 months |
| Get the Standard Affiliation | $49.90 | per year |
| Get the Spotlight Affiliation | $59.90 | per 6 months |
| Get the Spotlight Affiliation | $99.99 | per year |


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