Comparison

FirstFIDS vs CrewPad PRO

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

Head to head
About

FirstFIDS

Features
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With over 3 billion passengers travelling on over 1 million commercial flights every year, airports and airlines are constantly seeking innovative ways of sharing information to enhance the overall experience of their customers whilst optimising resources and reducing cost. Zafire have created a low-cost, simple, yet powerful flight information display system (FIDS) designed to enhance communication between ground handlers and ramp managers whilst on the move, thereby enhancing the passenger experience and improving service levels. FirstFIDS is a cloud-based solution sharing data across the globe and providing instant access to key flight and operational information. Using a simple, secure app we can distribute all arrival, departure, terminal and airport information across multiple staff devices including smartphones and tablets from anywhere in the world.

About

CrewPad PRO

This app provides a mobile training solution for the aviation industry, offering offline access to learning content and documentation for flight and cabin crews. It synchronizes completed courses and records with a central LMS, ensuring up-to-date operational information.

Highlights
  • Offline learning management system (LMS)
  • Media-based learning content
  • Courseware and documentation access
  • Automatic synchronization agent
  • Training record management
  • Seamless deployment of information
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Pelesys CrewPad PRO is our next-generation suite of mobile training solutions developed specifically for the needs of the aviation industry. CrewPad PRO is the offline deployment and management platform designed for mobile utilizing a rich variety of media based learning content, courseware and documentation materials for flight crew, cabin crew and other airline personnel who require up-to-date, “operation critical” information. CrewPad PRO includes an offline Learning Management System (LMS) which makes remote training a reality. There is no reliance on steady internet connections for course completion. CrewPad uses a state-of-the-art synchronization agent which automatically updates all applications and information hosted on each iPad allowing for seamless deployment of essential information. Training courses and training records can be downloaded to CrewPad, and once completed, synchronized with the Pelesys LMS and Qualification Management System (QMS) providing a secure, seamless training solution. CrewPad PRO is compatible with Pelesys Training Management and Deployment System (TMDS) version 3.9.0 or later.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CrewPad PRO at every 2 months against FirstFIDS's every 13 months. FirstFIDS's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FirstFIDS ships an update every 13 months, CrewPad PRO every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and July 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FirstFIDS versus CrewPad PRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFirstFIDSCrewPad PRO
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—7 — better
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZafire LimitedPelesys Learning System Inc.

In-app purchases

None

FirstFIDS

No in-app purchases

None

CrewPad PRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FirstFIDS free?
FirstFIDS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CrewPad PRO free?
CrewPad PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do FirstFIDS or CrewPad PRO have ads?
Neither FirstFIDS nor CrewPad PRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FirstFIDS or CrewPad PRO?
FirstFIDS ships an update every 13 months, and CrewPad PRO every 2 months. Most recently, FirstFIDS was updated on September 9, 2026 and CrewPad PRO on July 7, 2026.

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