# SWAPA vs FL3XX Crew

The clearest difference is ratings volume: FL3XX Crew at 419 against SWAPA's 9. FL3XX Crew also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). SWAPA's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 21%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for SWAPA against 4.5 for FL3XX Crew. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FL3XX Crew has 419 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 33% of SWAPA's written reviews are positive against 21% of FL3XX Crew's.

SWAPA ships an update every 3 months, FL3XX Crew monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SWAPA | FL3XX Crew |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapa/id766906650/reviews) | **[4.5 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl3xx-crew/id1294440991/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **419** |
| Positive reviews | **33.3% of reviews** | 20.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 32 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SWAPA](https://appshunter.io/developer/739147894) | [FL3XX](https://appshunter.io/developer/473673382) |

## What reviewers say

### SWAPA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/swapa/id766906650)

This app provides pilots with essential news, information, and tools for managing their schedules and careers. Access commuting routes, open time, legality summaries, and important communications from union representatives.

**Highlights:** Commuting flight routes, Open Time and TT/GA, Reserve Callout orders, Airport security access, Flight logbook, FAA Part 117 legality, Union CBA search

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FL3XX Crew

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fl3xx-crew/id1294440991)

This app enhances aviation crew management by providing real-time flight information, communication tools, and operational data. It ensures seamless team coordination and efficient operations for pilots, accessible online and offline.

**Highlights:** Offline flight schedules and briefings, Real-time flight assignment updates, Instant new assignment notifications, Integrated Post Flight Syncs, Airport operational data and weather, Aircraft maintenance status access, Online/offline company document access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Good overview of flight details
- 👍 Available offline
- 👍 Downloads and sync are solid
- 👍 New iPad design looks good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Slow loading times
- 🐛 Data entry issues
- 🐛 Notifications not working
- 🐛 Changes to flights not highlighted

**Reported bugs**

- Offline flights available without issues
- Changes made by dispatch to an already acknowledged flight show by clearly highlighted
- App has gotten better over the years
- Good features while it is online
- Data regarding passenger boarding being saved and flight times being saved

**Requested features**

- Light mode option
- Change availability using the app
- Different time zone settings
- Embedded file/links capability
- Capability to work offline and sync later


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SWAPA free?

SWAPA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FL3XX Crew free?

FL3XX Crew is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SWAPA or FL3XX Crew?

FL3XX Crew is rated higher. SWAPA averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while FL3XX Crew averages 4.5 from 419 ratings.

### Do SWAPA or FL3XX Crew have ads?

Neither SWAPA nor FL3XX Crew shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SWAPA or FL3XX Crew?

SWAPA ships an update every 3 months, and FL3XX Crew monthly. Most recently, SWAPA was updated on November 1, 2026 and FL3XX Crew on November 6, 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.*