Comparison

Bid vs Crew

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Fast lines upload/import
  • Live roster integration
  • Smart notifications
  • Multiple layout options
  • Track duties
  • Review pairings
  • Filter lines
  • Manage bid sheet
Features
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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.

About

Crew

Features
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Smart tools for crew life. Crew-OS brings your roster, next duty, salary estimates and everyday cabin tools together in one place. Prepare for your next flight, keep your month organised and stay connected with your crew. YOUR ROSTER AND NEXT DUTY Link your supported CAE account to view your monthly roster, flights, standby duties, days off and layovers. Select a roster flight or standby to keep the duty you need close at hand. Check flight schedules, routes and aircraft details from your Home screen. LOCK SCREEN AND ALARMS Follow your selected duty with Lock Screen Live Activities and widgets. Set a wake-up alarm before your report time and choose whether to enable additional reminders. Availability depends on your device, permissions and enabled features. SALARY, MONTH BY MONTH Estimate pay using your basic salary, allowances, flying hours and deductions. Save your salary profile and review your salary history. Your saved salary information can sync with your Crew-OS account across supported apps and the website. Calculations are estimates, not an official payslip. YOUR CABIN TOOLKIT Keep checklists, cabin announcements, crew-rest references, aircraft configurations, service bands, cart setups, quiz questions and layover hotel information together. Downloaded reference content remains available offline; sign-in, syncing, searches and messaging need an internet connection. CONNECT WITH YOUR CREW Add friends, share rosters and discuss trade offers. Flight conversations use roster verification to check crew access. Reporting and blocking tools are available for community features. Flight trades remain subject to your airline's approval and procedures. MAKE IT YOURS Choose Crew Navy, Ocean, Sage or Rose, with light, dark or system appearance. Matching widgets keep your preferred colours with you throughout the day. Some tools require an account, a linked CAE account or an optional Crew-OS Pro subscription. Availability can vary by account and supported airline. Subscription details and current pricing are shown in the app before purchase. Crew-OS is an independent companion, developed and operated by HEXLuma. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by or operated by any airline or CAE. Always follow your airline's current manuals, procedures and scheduling instructions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://crew-os.org/privacy

Screenshots

Bid4 screens
Crew4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Crew at none against Bid's 3. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Bid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Crew asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bid ships an update every 2 weeks, Crew monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Bid versus Crew: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBidCrew
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdulrahman AlasmariNahar Damanhori

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Bid

One-time3
  • 3 Months Plan$4.99
  • 6 Months Plan$7.99
  • Yearly Plan$11.99
None

Crew

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Bid free?
Bid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Crew free?
Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Bid or Crew have ads?
Neither Bid nor Crew shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bid or Crew?
Bid ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crew monthly. Most recently, Bid was updated on October 11, 2026 and Crew on October 15, 2026.

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