LayOver Crew vs Plane Spotter Log
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LayOver Crew
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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://layover.guide/terms_of_use.html Privacy Policy : https://layover.guide/privacy.html
Plane Spotter Log
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Plane Spotter Log is your own spotting record: every aircraft you catch, written down properly and kept forever. Log a catch in seconds: registration, type, airline, the airport and the exact spot you stood, photos, and the date. The app remembers your airports, your spots and your habits, so the second entry is faster than the first. YOUR WHOLE SPOTTING LIFE, ONE PLACE - A dashboard with your airlines, types, airports and total catches - A map of everywhere you have spotted, dot by dot - Your full log, searchable by reg, airline, type or place - A gallery wall of every photo you have taken - Seen-before detection: the app tells you when you have caught a reg before YOURS, PRIVATELY - Works offline at the fence: no signal needed to log - No account, no analytics, nothing shared. Your log lives on your phone, backed up automatically to your own iCloud - Export to CSV or JSON any time. Your record is yours GO PRO, YOUR WAY The free logbook holds 5 sightings, forever. Spotter Pro makes it unlimited: a yearly plan with the first week free, or a single one-time payment that unlocks it for good. Nothing you logged is ever taken away. Made for spotters who want their record to outlast any app. Questions or ideas? planespotterlog@brambleapps.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LayOver Crew at none against Plane Spotter Log's 2. LayOver Crew also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Plane Spotter Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.49 per year. LayOver Crew asks for nothing beyond the download.
LayOver Crew ships an update every 4 days, Plane Spotter Log every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LayOver Crew | Plane Spotter Log |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 4 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jean Francois VICTOOR | Ruth McCarthy |
In-app purchases
LayOver Crew
No in-app purchases
Plane Spotter Log
- Spotter Pro Yearly7 Days trial$10.491 Year
- Unlock forever$26.49
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