Comparison

SurfaceOps by uAvionix vs CREWLY

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

Head to head
About

SurfaceOps by uAvionix

Features
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Surface Ops is a free situational-awareness tool for anyone interested in airport surface operations — pilots, students, ramp staff, plane spotters, and the general public — with optional licensed features for professional airport ground-operations teams. Free for everyone, at every US airport: • Airport diagrams (runways, taxiways, aprons, hotspots) • GPS-based ownship position on the airport surface • METAR, TAF, and D-ATIS weather • Live ADS-B traffic from a uAvionix skyAlert receiver (a separately-purchased consumer accessory) • Runway-incursion alerts: CHECK RUNWAY, TRAFFIC RUNWAY, CHECK FINAL, TRAFFIC FINAL and Aircraft Emergency Alerts • Visual highlighting of the runway under alert • Offline operation once an airport diagram is cached (weather requires internet) Optional licensed feature, at participating airports: Airports that contract with uAvionix for the professional toolset can issue a one-time activation code to their authorized vehicle operators, which adds the FlightLine ADS-B network traffic feed from the airport's ground-based receivers, no per-vehicle hardware required. No in-app purchase. The app and all consumer-facing features are free. Licensed airports pay uAvionix directly; the end-user operator never pays anything inside the app. What Surface Ops is NOT: • Not a certified safety system • Not a substitute for ATC instructions or established ground-movement procedures • Not a primary means of collision avoidance — visual scanning and radio communication remain primary Privacy Surface Ops collects only what's needed to operate: your activation code, a per-device licensing identifier, and—with your permission—your GPS location to display your position on the airport map. Location data stays on the device; we do not transmit it to our servers. No analytics, no advertising SDKs, no tracking. Terms Use of this app is subject to the Apple Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeveula/ Published by CAVU Consulting LLC on behalf of uAvionix Corporation.

About

CREWLY

This app helps cabin crew manage their flight schedules, operational tasks, and daily routines. It offers offline access to important documents, communication tools, and personal wellness tracking, simplifying work for flight attendants.

Highlights
  • Flight schedule management
  • Offline SOP and manuals
  • Multi-language phrasebook
  • Layover guides and budget tracker
  • Pre-flight readiness checklist
  • Wellness check-in and fatigue indicator
  • Offline games and study flashcards
Features
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Crewly helps cabin crew manage their schedule and daily operations in one place — and works offline, so it's there even with no signal. Features: • View and organize your flight schedule, or import your full monthly roster from a PDF • Live next-duty countdown with report reminders • Offline SOP and cabin crew manuals, searchable by category • Offline phrasebook in 82 languages with spoken playback • Per-destination layover guides and a layover budget tracker • Pre-flight readiness checklist and briefing • Daily wellness check-in with a fatigue indicator • Offline in-flight games and study flashcards Crewly is designed to simplify daily planning and help crew members stay organized. Privacy Policy: https://privacy.k7devs.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SurfaceOps by uAvionix4 screens
CREWLY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SurfaceOps by uAvionix at none against CREWLY's 2. 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. CREWLY sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. SurfaceOps by uAvionix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SurfaceOps by uAvionix ships an update every 2 weeks, CREWLY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
SurfaceOps by uAvionix versus CREWLY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSurfaceOps by uAvionixCREWLY
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCAVU Consulting LLCKhaled Alsulaimani

In-app purchases

None

SurfaceOps by uAvionix

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

CREWLY

Subscriptions2
  • CrewlySub( Monthly )7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • CrewlySub ( Annual)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is SurfaceOps by uAvionix free?
SurfaceOps by uAvionix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CREWLY free?
CREWLY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SurfaceOps by uAvionix or CREWLY have ads?
Neither SurfaceOps by uAvionix nor CREWLY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SurfaceOps by uAvionix or CREWLY?
SurfaceOps by uAvionix ships an update every 2 weeks, and CREWLY every 3 weeks. Most recently, SurfaceOps by uAvionix was updated on November 5, 2026 and CREWLY on October 31, 2026.

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