Comparison

LayOver Crew vs FlyStandby

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

Head to head
About

LayOver Crew

Features
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LayOver Crew is the ultimate app built by and for flight crew to make the most of every layover. Whether you're a pilot, a flight attendant, or part of the aviation family, this app helps you discover the best local spots — from hidden restaurants to must-do experiences near airports. Say goodbye to boring hotel nights and generic travel tips. With LayOver Crew, you can: • Explore crew-recommended places Discover top-rated restaurants, bars, cafés, and hidden gems shared by crew members in your destination. • Filter by airline base, country, or airport Whether you're flying to a major hub or a regional stop, easily find what matters to you. Whether you're somewhere new or returning to a familiar layover city, LayOver Crew helps turn your downtime into quality time. Designed for the crew. Powered by the crew. No influencers, no tourists — just pros helping pros. Terms of Use: https://src.layover.guide/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy : https://src.layover.guide/privacy.html

About

FlyStandby

This app helps airline employees and their travel partners plan staff travel, search for standby flights, and access crew schedules. It allows users to view live flight status, plan multi-leg journeys, and request cabin loads from verified crew. The app also tracks airline-specific staff travel agreements and requires verification for sensitive features.

Highlights
  • Standby flight search
  • Live flight status and schedule data
  • Multi-leg journey planning
  • Real cabin load requests
  • Staff travel agreement tracking
  • Verified airline employee access
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FlyStandby is the modern toolkit for airline employees and eligible travel partners. Plan staff travel, search standby-friendly flights, and stay ahead of crew schedules from a single app. WHAT YOU CAN DO — Search flights worldwide and view live status, gate and schedule data — Plan multi-leg journeys on an interactive canvas with timeline and map views, including great-circle route arcs — Request real cabin loads from verified crew and get answers, usually within minutes — fully refunded if no one responds before departure — Track airline-specific staff travel agreements (ZEA / ZEP / ZPA) across 50+ airlines — Get verified as an airline employee for trusted access — Top up SkyCredits to unlock load requests, trip planning, Route Explorer and Flight Status DESIGNED FOR AIRLINE STAFF FlyStandby is built for crew, ground staff, retirees and their eligible companions. Verification is required for sensitive features so the community stays trusted. SUBSCRIPTIONS FlyStandby offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions that unlock advanced features for power users. — Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. — Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. — Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period at the price shown at purchase. — You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID account settings at any time after purchase. LEGAL Terms of Use: https://flystandby.app/legal/terms Privacy Policy: https://flystandby.app/legal/privacy

Screenshots

LayOver Crew3 screens
FlyStandby4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LayOver Crew at none against FlyStandby's shown. LayOver Crew also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. LayOver Crew sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $12.99 per month and FlyStandby sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LayOver Crew ships an update every 4 days, FlyStandby every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
LayOver Crew versus FlyStandby: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayOver CrewFlyStandby
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB64 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJean Francois VICTOORMatthieu Labbe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LayOver Crew

Subscriptions1
  • LayOver Premium Monthly$12.991 Month
9 purchases

FlyStandby

Subscriptions4
  • Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Max (Monthly)$3.991 Month
  • Pro (Yearly)$17.991 Year
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  • Max (Yearly)$44.991 Year
One-time5
  • Economy SkyCredits$1.99
  • Premium SkyCredits$6.99
  • Business SkyCredits$14.99
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  • First SkyCredits$39.99
  • Private Jet SkyCredits$69.99

Questions

Is LayOver Crew free?
LayOver Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FlyStandby free?
FlyStandby is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LayOver Crew or FlyStandby have ads?
FlyStandby shows ads; LayOver Crew does not.
Which is updated more often, LayOver Crew or FlyStandby?
LayOver Crew ships an update every 4 days, and FlyStandby every 6 days. Most recently, LayOver Crew was updated on September 11, 2026 and FlyStandby on September 15, 2026.

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