Comparison

CrewLink Plus Crew vs Block Time Logger

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

Head to head
About

CrewLink Plus Crew

This app helps airline crew members quickly access and store their flight rosters and notifications. It offers offline viewing, easy configuration, and the ability to check crew details, with some features available for free and others via an in-app purchase.

Highlights
  • Download and store rosters
  • Offline roster viewing
  • Check and accept notifications
  • Crew details lookup
  • Email and AirPrint support
  • Auto notification check with audio
Features
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This app eases the retrieval and storage of your rosters published by NetLine/CrewLink, expedites notifications checking and acceptance (one touch checking, for your stand by days), all for free! All of the functionality of our competitors, and you get it for free! It also allows you to check your crew from within the app, up to the 7th of each month for free as a demo, and beyond that with an IAP (In App Purchase) If you are not sure if your airliner is supported, just download and give it a try. IT'S FREE. Currently, the app supports the following airliners: -GOL Linhas Aereas -Alitalia -Bulgaria Air -Garuda Indonesia -Portugalia -Transaero -Lufthansa and its subsidiaries -OTHER (just enter the crew link address of your airliner) Features -Simple configuration: select your airliner and your CrewLink login and password. -Download of your rosters. -View your rosters offline. -CrewLink username and password storage by the app. -View and accept notifications. -"Open In…" function, allows you to open your roster in a 3rd party app. -Email support, send your rosters directly from the app. -AirPrint Support, print your roster/report directly from the app. -Notifications Auto Check with Audio feedback - will auto check your notifications every 5 minutes, and sound the appropriate feedback sound for “No new notification”, “New notification” or “Error”. Note: The responsibility of receiving the notifications cannot be delegated to the app, so you should provide the means your airliner to contact you and not rely on the app. The app will not keep history of when this feature was enabled. -All of the above features are and always will be free! -Check your crew from within the app. For free, you can view your flight's crews up to the 7th of each month. There is an IAP (In App Purchase) to remove that limitation. PLEASE MAKE SURE THE APP WORKS BEFORE BUYING THE IN APP PURCHASE. If your duty roster is also published by NetLine/CrewLink, please contact me on patrickgoettert@hotmail.com so that I can add support for your airliner. I am always looking for beta testers at unsupported airliners at which NetLine/CrewLink is being used!

About

Block Time Logger

Features
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Block Time Logger is the fast, reliable e-Logbook built specifically for commercial, private, and student pilots. Streamline your flight and simulator logging, track duty hours, import roster schedules, and generate official compliance-ready logbook exports in seconds. Whether you are logging daily line flights, simulator checkrides, or managing recency, Block Time Logger delivers a zero-friction workflow that works 100% offline with zero accounts required. = WHY PILOTS CHOOSE BLOCK TIME LOGGER = • FAST & INTUITIVE LOGGING Capture Block (Off/Out/On/In) times, flight numbers, aircraft registration, routes, crew roles, night time, and instrument approaches effortlessly. • INSTANT ROSTER & LOGTEN IMPORTS Save hours of manual data entry: - Import calendar roster files (.ICS) directly from your airline schedule. - Seamlessly migrate historical flight data from LogTen (.TSV). - Import files directly via the iOS Share Sheet or Files app. • OFFICIAL REGIONAL EXPORTS (PDF, CSV, EXCEL) Generate beautifully formatted, audit-ready logbooks tailored to international aviation authorities: - FAA Logbook Format - EASA AMC1 FCL.050 Format - HKCAD Logbook Format - Export directly to PDF, CSV, or Excel for easy printing and record-keeping. • AUTOMATED RECENT SUMMARY & ANALYTICS Track your 28-day, monthly, and all-time flying totals. Monitor duty limits, landing recency, and aircraft block hours at a glance. • 100% OFFLINE & PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your logbook belongs to you. All data remains stored locally on your device with no mandatory account or cloud login. Backup and restore your database with a single tap whenever you choose. • CUSTOMIZABLE FLEET & AIRPORT LOOKUP Manage your favorite aircraft, crew members, and bases. Includes quick ICAO/IATA airport search for rapid route entry. --- PRO SUBSCRIPTION (POWER UTILITIES) Unlock advanced analytics, expanded roster import tools, and premium regional export formats with flexible monthly or annual plans. --- Privacy Policy: https://bigthinklabs.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CrewLink Plus Crew4 screens
Block Time Logger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Block Time Logger at every 2 weeks against CrewLink Plus Crew's every 3 months. CrewLink Plus Crew's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 26.0). 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. CrewLink Plus Crew sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Block Time Logger sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CrewLink Plus Crew ships an update every 3 months, Block Time Logger every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 10, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CrewLink Plus Crew versus Block Time Logger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrewLink Plus CrewBlock Time Logger
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.2 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrick GoettertBig Think Labs

In-app purchases

1 purchases

CrewLink Plus Crew

One-time1
  • Show Crew - whole month$2.99
2 purchases

Block Time Logger

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is CrewLink Plus Crew free?
CrewLink Plus Crew is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Block Time Logger free?
Block Time Logger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CrewLink Plus Crew or Block Time Logger have ads?
Neither CrewLink Plus Crew nor Block Time Logger shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CrewLink Plus Crew or Block Time Logger?
CrewLink Plus Crew ships an update every 3 months, and Block Time Logger every 2 weeks. Most recently, CrewLink Plus Crew was updated on August 10, 2026 and Block Time Logger on August 16, 2026.

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