# DRR Rescue — user reviews > 61 indexed App Store user reviews of DRR Rescue by Tom PENDLEY, rated 4.90/5 from 518 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drr-rescue/id570611259/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drr-rescue/id570611259.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 485 · 4★ 29 · 3★ 1 · 2★ 0 · 1★ 3 ## What do users think of DRR Rescue? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Extremely easy to use and navigate - 📚 Comprehensive technical rescue content covering multiple disciplines - 🔄 Regularly updated with current material and standards - 📱 Convenient pocket reference on mobile device - 🎯 Practical field-tested information from industry experts - 🧮 Helpful calculator tools (especially for trench calculations) - 📖 Excellent illustrations and clear instructions - ⚡ Quick reference for training and real-world situations - 🤝 Complements physical field guide well - ✅ Meets latest industry standards and best practices **Cons** - 💧 Moisture exposure risk compared to laminated physical guides - 🔌 Requires device to be charged for use - 📹 Video content limited or incomplete - ⚠️ Platform-specific issues (iPad video download problems) - 🔗 Redirects to external video content unexpectedly **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup or during use - Text unreadable or display glitches - Calculator functionality not working - Video downloads cause app to close (iPad) - Unexpected redirects to external video content - App kicks users out to watch videos **Most requested features** - User notes section for personal annotations - Metric measurements (metres) in addition to imperial - More comprehensive video tutorial library - Improved video streaming and download functionality ## Newest reviews (16 of 61) ### 5/5 — Informative and useful *2023-06-04, version 1.5.8* This app was suggested to me by a member of my task force. I’m civilian and don’t have the training the FF have. I need to learn ropes so I can double check rigging for myself and my dog to be safe. I’m learning so much about ropes and knots now! ### 5/5 — Amazing App *2023-03-13, version 1.5.8* I found this app on Rescue knots to be extremely useful. ### 5/5 — A must for anyone wanting to get into rescue operations. *2022-12-28, version 1.5.8* This app is full of the info you would need to have a good understanding of rescue operations. If you know the name Pendley then you know what you’re getting. A great product put together by one of the most knowledgeable subject matter experts in this field today. ### 5/5 — Tech Rescue made Easy *2022-12-05, version 1.5.8* With data constantly changing but the demands of this industry growing, an app is a great resource as long as your phone or device is charged and you’re not concerned for moisture exposure. Great tool, but still a fan of a laminated booklet you can keep in your pocket or your rescue tool belt. ### 5/5 — Perfect, absolutely perfect. *2022-05-29* Fantastic guide. I can’t recommend it enough. ### 5/5 — excellent *2022-03-31, version 1.5.8* really glad to have found this resource. Very helpful. ### 5/5 — Amazing resource *2021-09-15, version 1.5.8* We are inThe infancy stage of putting together an all hazards team in Dane County Wisconsin. This app is an amazing resource and tool for my team as they begin to grow in all of the disciplines. Thank you for putting this together. Chief Christopher Garrison ### 5/5 — perfect! *2021-09-11* perfect field guide ### 5/5 — Excellent Resource *2020-05-13* Well written and helpful. Covers all the areas of technical rescue in a simple, yet complete way. Very helpful that it meets the latest standards. An excellent pocket guide. ### 5/5 — Awesome *2020-02-20, version 1.5.7* Tons of solid info in this app ### 5/5 — Problems in download on IPad *2019-12-12, version 1.5.7* The app is amazing works fine on my IPhone and my IPad works great but when I try to download the videos they close the app. What can be? Thanks . ### 5/5 — Best Rescue Field Guide Ever *2019-10-30, version 1.5.7* Definetly the best rescue field guide ever. ### 5/5 — Great resource! *2019-07-19* Comprehensive, easy to use and overall excellent app.. ### 5/5 — Great guide *2019-04-15, version 1.5.7* We use this all the time for our training and rescues here in Sedona, AZ. ### 5/5 — Great resource *2019-02-07, version 1.5.7* I work for a Fire Department in Arizona, great manual, as close to all inclusive as you could get for a FOG. Great help for difficult situations. ### 5/5 — Our whole team uses this guide! *2018-12-27, version 1.5.7* We issue a hard copy to every member of our team as well as authorize purchase of the app for phones. This is a go-to source when we are in the field. ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — App is glitching from first use. *2022-10-20, version 1.5.8* I am unable to read the text or use the calculator. ### 1/5 — Needs an update *2020-05-15, version 1.5.7* It was working so well. Then stopped. The app opens then kicks you out to watch the rope videos. ### 1/5 — The application crashes and does not work at all. wasted my money *2013-07-07, version 1.3* doesn't work at all ### 3/5 — It's ok... *2013-03-14* Can't access the video tutorials from the app... But also have the hard copy and hen using the registration number and creating a profile there isn't much content in the tutorial section so it could just not b completed. Do enjoy being able to review rescue techniques fairly quickly... Just wish the videos would work. ### 4/5 — Great reference *2021-08-24* A great general reference tool for rope rescue. Updated to include new product. Recommended. ### 4/5 — Great Informative Resource *2020-11-01* Great reference guide to assist with reviewing techniques taught. I love the detail available and the comprehensive material available for multiple skills. Would love lengths in metres. Oh well, I can convert. Again thank you for your ongoing support to emergency services. ### 4/5 — Good resource *2016-02-06, version 1.4* Good App. Good information. Good reference. Thanks for keeping us ready. ### 5/5 — Great Resource *2025-06-12, version 1.5.9* This app is super easy to use and updated with great material. These systems are tried and true and are what we do in the field. Great resource. ### 5/5 — So helpful! *2025-05-07, version 1.5.9* I’m honestly glad I got this app it’s been a big help going through Rescue School. ### 5/5 — CLT Lawton, Ok Fire *2025-05-06, version 1.5.9* Tom and team have delivered again with an excellent app that complements the field manual. This is a must have for a rescue tech of any kind from rope to structure collapse and in between. It makes a great tool to train crews with as well. ## Most praised reviews (7 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — Awesome *2025-02-16, version 1.5.9* This is a great app to have for both experience and beginners. ### 5/5 — DRR Rescue *2025-02-06, version 1.5.9* The DRR Rescue Review is an excellent guide and reference for both in-field use and as a refresher for disaster response professionals. It provides clear, concise, and practical information essential for emergency situations, making it an invaluable resource for rescuers at all levels. Whether used for training, quick reference, or reinforcement of critical skills, this guide delivers reliable and actionable content that enhances operational readiness. Highly recommended for those involved in search and rescue, emergency medical response, and disaster relief operations. ### 5/5 — Low frequency high risk *2024-10-13, version 1.5.9* Thanks for putting in the work to make this pocket guide small, up to date & organized. ### 5/5 — Excellent resource in your pocket! *2024-10-11* This is an excellent resource that is very handy to have on a personal device or an apparatus device. The new calculations in the calculator are extremely helpful, especially for trench failure, which is a breeze with this app. This follows the standard practice in all the disciplines, and the names in the acknowledgements are very impressive ### 5/5 — DRR “The Essential Technical Rescue Field Operations Guide edition 6” *2024-08-06, version 1.5.9* I have been using prior editions of this product for years, as an adjunct or reference while instructing. Each successive new edition has brought relevant new information. This 6th edition is no exception. It should be considered standard issue to any team member. Excellent illustrations, and clear instructions. ### 5/5 — Must have! *2024-06-23, version 1.5.8* Such a great tool for quick reference! Anyway to add a notes section where the user can add/remove/edit personal notes? ### 5/5 — Pro Tips for Contingencies. *2024-05-30* This guide will get you from 80% to the 99.8% of solving the problem. Which is access, and moving the load safely. Worth the price, the time, and attention on this material. --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-06.*