Bid vs Avenna
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Bid
This app helps aviation crew manage their schedules and bid sheets efficiently. It offers features like fast line uploads, live roster integration, and smart notifications for seamless organization.
- Fast lines upload/import
- Live roster integration
- Smart notifications
- Multiple layout options
- Track duties
- Review pairings
- Filter lines
- Manage bid sheet
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BidBot is the bidding assistant for airline crew, pilots and cabin. Upload your lines, find the ones that actually suit you, build your bid sheet, and send it to the company portal. Then keep BidBot with you all month: your roster keeps itself up to date, check your legality, and see what you are set to earn. BIDDING - Get your lines automatically from the company portal, or upload a lines PDF for any month. - Every line at a glance: block hours, days off, legs, layovers, rest, pairings, carry-over and deadheads. - Filter and sort by what matters to you, then pin a line to your home screen. - BidBot checks every line against your roster and flags the ones that would not be legal for you. - Build your bid sheet in your own order, then export it straight to the company portal. - Export any line as a PDF to print or share. YOUR ROSTER - Your roster updates itself, so it is always current without you lifting a finger. - Your next duty on your home screen, with the widget: report time, where you are going, every leg. - Tap any pairing for the full picture: flights, aircraft, scheduled and actual times, and crew. - Block hours at a glance, this period and the year so far, actual against scheduled. - Add friends by payroll number and see their roster, so you know who is flying where. The names of the crew you fly with are never shared. - Share your roster with family through a private link, so they know when you are back. - Your next report on your Lock Screen, and BidBot can set a real alarm for it. YOUR PAY - See what you are set to earn from your real roster, with a full payslip-style breakdown. - Set your salary once, and every line also shows a smarter pay estimate. UTILITIES FOR CREW - Legality checker: work out your FDP, your limits and your minimum rest. For pilots, your cumulative limits too. - Time calculator for quick Zulu and local time work. - Limits and reference, always in your pocket. - For pilots: an OFP briefing reader and a fuel-sheet check. BUILT FOR CREW - A clean four-tab layout, with guided tours to show you around. - Works on iPhone, iPad and the web. - Works offline once your lines and roster are saved. BidBot is made by crew, for crew. Happy bidding. Note: BidBot is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any airline.
Avenna
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Avenna — clarity for cabin crew Flying is demanding enough. Avenna brings your pay insights, roster, and routine together in one place—so you can stay organized and in control. Upload your roster PDF and Avenna automatically processes your schedule directly on your device. No accounts, no syncing—just a fast, private setup built around your workflow. Pay & allowances Estimate your salary and key earnings using tools designed around real cabin crew operations. Roster & schedule View your duties in a clear, structured format to support your day-to-day planning. Crew routine & rest Plan your preparation, transport, and rest with guidance that adapts to your routine and helps you stay aligned before each duty. Duty insights Check your schedule against your own configured policies to highlight potential limitations and better understand your duty plan. Flight tools & references Access useful utilities and keep important documents organized when you need them. At a glance See what matters on your home dashboard, with an optional widget for quick updates. Privacy & control Your data stays on your device unless you choose otherwise. Roster compatibility Avenna relies on roster PDF imports and supports a growing range of formats. If your airline’s format is not yet supported, you can contact avennasupport@gmail.com for assistance. Important Information Avenna is an independent application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to any airline or employer. All calculations and insights are based solely on the data and policies you provide and are intended for informational purposes only. Results may differ from official payroll, company systems, or contractual figures. Core tools and premium features require an active Avenna Pro subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Bid and Avenna are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Bid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Avenna sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Bid ships an update every 3 weeks, Avenna monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Bid | Avenna |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abdulrahman Alasmari | Anna Loraine Gonzales |
In-app purchases
Bid
- 3 Months Plan$4.99
- 6 Months Plan$7.99
- Yearly Plan$11.99
Avenna
- Avenna Pro14 Days trial$1.991 Month









