# Crew Smart vs Loop for Flight Crew

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crew Smart at freemium against Loop for Flight Crew's subscription. Crew Smart also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Loop for Flight Crew's advantage is chart position (#165 vs unranked) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crew Smart sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Loop for Flight Crew sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Crew Smart against 5.0 for Loop for Flight Crew. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Loop for Flight Crew has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crew Smart | Loop for Flight Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-smart/id6804292072/reviews) | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-for-flight-crew/id6811219601/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#165** |
| Size | 141 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yaw Works](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836667567) | [DENNIS MARSHALL JINKS III](https://appshunter.io/developer/6811219603) |

## What reviewers say

### Crew Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crew-smart/id6804292072)

This app helps flight crew find open, walkable, and recommended food options near their hotel during layovers. It also offers social features for connecting with other crew, a dating pool, and in-app games.

**Highlights:** Import and sync flight schedules automatically, Discover open restaurants near hotels with real crew ratings, Access crew-reported and partner discounts, Connect with other verified flight crew, Play in-app flight games, Share schedule with family

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crew Smart Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Crew Smart Pro | $14.99 | per 6 months |


### Loop for Flight Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/loop-for-flight-crew/id6811219601)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Grossing · Travel (US App Store)

Share your travel schedule with loved ones. This app displays flights, layovers, and show times on a calendar, offering real-time tracking and alerts for departures, arrivals, and delays. It provides clear updates on your location and estimated arrival time, all without requiring an account for recipients.

**Highlights:** Calendar display of flights and layovers, Real-time flight tracking, Departure and arrival alerts, Delay and cancellation notifications, Shareable links for family and friends, Local and home time display, Countdown widget

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Loop Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Loop Yearly | $99.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crew Smart free?

Crew Smart is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Loop for Flight Crew free?

Loop for Flight Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crew Smart or Loop for Flight Crew?

Crew Smart and Loop for Flight Crew are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.

### Do Crew Smart or Loop for Flight Crew have ads?

Neither Crew Smart nor Loop for Flight Crew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crew Smart or Loop for Flight Crew?

Crew Smart ships an update every 2 days, and Loop for Flight Crew every 2 days. Most recently, Crew Smart was updated on October 29, 2026 and Loop for Flight Crew on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*