Comparison

Upcyclist vs CREW

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

Head to head
About

Upcyclist

This app helps resellers track inventory and sales, calculating profit, ROI, and other key metrics. It features smart lot tracking, buyer management, and data export for accounting purposes. Start for free with limited items or upgrade to Pro for unlimited use.

Highlights
  • Inventory and sales tracking
  • Profit and ROI calculation
  • Smart lot grouping
  • Buyer management and analytics
  • Data export (CSV, QuickBooks)
  • Item photo uploads
Features
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Upcyclist — Reseller Inventory & Sales Tracker Running a resale business is exciting. Keeping track of it shouldn't slow you down. Upcyclist is the inventory and sales ledger built specifically for resellers — whether you flip thrift store finds, source liquidation pallets, sell on eBay, Poshmark, Facebook Marketplace, or anywhere else. Know your numbers at a glance Every item you buy gets logged with its purchase price, unit count, source, and photos. Upcyclist automatically calculates your cost per unit, tracks how many units you've sold versus how many are still available, and shows your profit, ROI, annualized return, and net present value — all on a single dashboard. Year-over-year comparisons let you see exactly how your business is trending. Smart lot tracking Bought the same type of item across multiple hauls? Upcyclist groups them automatically. Each purchase becomes its own lot under a shared item name, and the app uses FIFO (first in, first out) cost allocation to ensure your profit calculations stay accurate as you work through your inventory. No spreadsheet formulas required. Sales and listings in one place Log every sale with the buyer, platform, sale price, listing URL, and date. Mark items as listed while they're active on a marketplace, then close them out when they sell. Profit, margin, and days-to-sell for each transaction are calculated automatically — no manual math. Item photos Add front and back photos to any inventory item directly from your camera or photo library. Photos follow the item everywhere in the app — inventory list, sale records, and inline when editing a sale — so you always know exactly what you're looking at. Buyer management Build a record of your repeat buyers over time. The Buyers section includes a personal analytics dashboard, a reorder planner, and a full contact list linked directly to your sale history. Import contacts straight from your phone and know who your best customers are at a glance. Built for export When tax season arrives or you want to analyze your business in detail, export your data as a CSV or in QuickBooks-compatible format (QB Online journal entries or QB Desktop IIF). Everything you've logged in Upcyclist can move seamlessly into the tools your accountant already uses. Works the way you work Upcyclist runs on iPhone and iPad — so your inventory is accessible whether you're at a garage sale, a liquidation warehouse, or your home office. The app supports 5 languages: English, Spanish, French (Canadian), German, and Italian. An in-app help center answers common questions without ever leaving the app. Free to start, Pro when you're ready The free plan gives you room to get started with up to 10 inventory items, 10 sales records, and 10 buyers. When your business grows, a single one-time Pro purchase removes all limits, unlocks backup and export, and never charges you again. No subscriptions, no ads, no recurring fees. Who is Upcyclist for? eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and Facebook Marketplace sellers Liquidation and pallet resellers Thrift flippers and vintage sellers Anyone buying wholesale and selling retail Side hustlers tracking their first resale profit Stop managing your resale business in notes apps and spreadsheets. Upcyclist gives you a clean, purpose-built ledger that grows with your operation — from your first flip to a full-time business.

About

CREW

This platform offers construction companies comprehensive tools for workforce management. It includes features for time tracking, payroll reporting, job costing, expense management, and field documentation, all accessible from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • GPS time tracking with geofencing
  • Real-time job costing and expense tracking
  • AI-powered receipt scanning for expenses
  • Automated payroll report generation
  • Fleet and equipment management
  • On-site photo and video documentation
Features
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CREW is the complete workforce management platform built specifically for construction companies. From time tracking and payroll to job costing and expense management, CREW gives you full visibility and control over your operations — directly from your phone. TIME & ATTENDANCE Clock in and out with GPS verification. Monitor hours worked by project, track who is on-site in real time, and eliminate buddy punching with geofenced attendance. JOB COSTING Track labor, materials, and expenses per project in real time. Compare actual costs against budgets and identify overruns before they become problems. EXPENSE MANAGEMENT Scan receipts with AI-powered recognition. Categorize expenses automatically, attach them to projects, and streamline reimbursement workflows. PAYROLL REPORTS Generate accurate payroll reports based on verified time entries. Export data for your payroll provider with one tap. FLEET & EQUIPMENT Track vehicle mileage, monitor equipment usage, and manage maintenance schedules to keep your fleet running efficiently. FIELD DOCUMENTATION Capture photos and videos on-site. Attach media to daily logs, safety reports, and project records for complete documentation. CREW is trusted by construction companies to manage their workforce efficiently, reduce administrative overhead, and keep projects on budget.

Screenshots

Upcyclist4 screens
CREW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CREW at none against Upcyclist's 2. CREW also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Upcyclist's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Upcyclist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CREW asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Upcyclist against 5.0 for CREW. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Upcyclist ships an update weekly, CREW every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Upcyclist versus CREW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUpcyclistCREW
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better1
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJonathan SireciCrew CWM LLC

Customer experience

Upcyclist

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

CREW

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Upcyclist

One-time2
  • Upcyclist Pro - Discount$7.99
  • Upcyclist Pro$9.99
None

CREW

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Upcyclist free?
Upcyclist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CREW free?
CREW is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Upcyclist or CREW?
Upcyclist and CREW are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Upcyclist or CREW have ads?
Neither Upcyclist nor CREW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Upcyclist or CREW?
Upcyclist ships an update weekly, and CREW every 3 days. Most recently, Upcyclist was updated on October 14, 2026 and CREW on October 13, 2026.

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