# Gas Monitor Simulator — GasSim > Simulates hazardous gas readings for training and assessment. (iPhone/iPad app by LightsOn Safety Solutions.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gas-monitor-simulator/id362628351 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [LightsOn Safety Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/362628354) - Category: Education, Reference - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.60/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 10.0 · 35 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2010-03-23 - Data updated: 2026-06-05 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gas-monitor-simulator/id362628351/reviews.md ## What is Gas Monitor Simulator? The Gas Monitor Simulator allows a trainer to send simulated gas readings wirelessly to students during a hazardous gas training session. Trainers, improve your students “interpretation” abilities of hazardous gases with the Gas Monitor Simulator! Key Features: * Full control over a simulated gas training environment * Visual and audible alarms to challenge students during a training session * Settings for 15+ gases and PIDs - customizable into any 2-6 gas simulated meter * Send simulated gas readings to students during training sessions * Send custom messages to students before and during training sessions * Send students images from the trainer's photo library to create more realism during training * Send custom made questions to students to test their knowledge * Gas Facts about hazardous gases, lower explosive limits (LEL) and exposure health effects * Session reports log detailed information for each training session – including connected students, gas readings, messages, and Q&A * Reports can be emailed, viewed with a web browser, saved to PDF and printed To Use: * Trainer and Student(s) – install the Gas Monitor Simulator on your device * Join devices to the same wireless LAN * Trainers wirelessly send messages, gas readings, photos and questions to students After each training session has been completed a comprehensive session report details how well the student(s) did overall, as well any gas updates or messages sent to the student(s). The reports provide a detailed look at how well students progressed through their training. Create questions, test competencies and generate detailed reports all in one app! Try it today! ## Key features - Simulated gas readings - Visual and audible alarms - Customizable gas settings - Wireless message and image sending - Knowledge testing questions - Hazardous gas facts - Detailed session reports ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Operations HazMap Pack | $19.99 | one-time | | Technician Hazmap Pack | $49.99 | one-time | | Command Hazmap Pack | $79.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (6 of 6) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gas-monitor-simulator/id362628351/reviews.md ### 2/5 — Great Idea.... *2020-11-20, version 3.1.3* Love the idea of this but it seems like the Trainer and Students are never able to find each other on the app. ### 2/5 — Use to be great! Now stopped working! *2010-08-10, version 0* App use to be gr8 when it worked....now just stopped working all of a sudden...now it just opens and closes...before it loads..pretty much useless now...before that it was a great useful App...please fix!!! ### 5/5 — Great training tool *2010-05-25, version 0* I have been lucky enough to watch and work with this since it started four years ago. The makers were very opened mined to haz-mat proffesionals for suggestions and ideas. I would suggest this apt to anyone wanting a great tool, great service and support. Thanks too the makers for all their time and effort! ### 5/5 — Outstanding !! *2010-05-24, version 0* A new dawn for gas training. I can't wait to see how this evolves. ### 5/5 — Great App *2010-03-25, version 0* This is extremely useful from both an instructor and student standpoint. It's very easy to use and completely customizable to any situation one might encounter in the field. I highly recommend this app for hazardous gas training. ### 5/5 — Useful training tool *2010-03-23, version 0* This is a useful tool - very easy to set up and teach groups of students. Comes with key gas facts. ## Frequently asked questions about Gas Monitor Simulator ### What is Gas Monitor Simulator used for? Gas Monitor Simulator is used by trainers to send simulated gas readings and training materials wirelessly to students. It helps improve students' interpretation abilities of hazardous gases during training sessions. ### How does Gas Monitor Simulator work? Trainers and students install the app on their devices and join the same wireless LAN. Trainers can then send simulated gas readings, custom messages, images, and questions to students. ### What kind of gases can be simulated? The app supports settings for over 15 gases and PIDs, which can be customized into any 2-6 gas simulated meter. It also provides gas facts about hazardous gases, LEL, and exposure health effects. ### Does Gas Monitor Simulator have ads? No, Gas Monitor Simulator does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use without any ad interruptions. ### What information is included in the session reports? Session reports log detailed information for each training session, including connected students, gas readings, messages sent, and Q&A. These reports can be emailed, viewed in a web browser, saved as PDF, or printed. ### What devices is Gas Monitor Simulator compatible with? Gas Monitor Simulator is available for iPhone and iPod devices. It requires a wireless LAN connection for trainer and student devices to communicate. ### How often is Gas Monitor Simulator updated? The latest version of Gas Monitor Simulator is 3.1.3, last updated on August 23, 2018. Users can expect updates to improve functionality and add new features over time. ### What is the age rating for Gas Monitor Simulator? Gas Monitor Simulator has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for a wide range of users, including younger learners in educational settings. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.1.3 — 2018-08-23 This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Hazmaps are now available for purchase! We are so excited to provide you with three unbelievable packages for In-App Purchases! Operations Pack = $19.99 Technician Pack = $49.99 Command Pack = $79.99 Purchase them and own them forever! Access some of the most useful tools the the Hazmat world has ever seen. Get your Hazmaps today! Special shout out to a my great friend and mentor, Frank Docimo and also to John Hallett! ### 3.1.2 — 2018-08-22 Hazmaps are now available for purchase! We are so excited to provide you with three unbelievable packages for In-App Purchases! Operations Pack = $19.99 Technician Pack = $49.99 Command Pack = $79.99 Purchase them and own them forever! Access some of the most useful tools the the Hazmat world has ever seen. Get your Hazmaps today! Special shout out to a my great friend and mentor, Frank Docimo and also to John Hallett! ### 3.1.1 — 2017-11-08 Added landscape mode for HazMaps! ### 3.1.0 — 2017-06-09 Let our Wonder Twin powers combine! LightsOn Safety Solutions and Docimo and Associates, LLC bring you this awesome update. HazMaps have been added to the Gas Monitor Simulator. HazMaps are quick reference guides to some of the most common Hazardous Materials found in North America. HazMaps may be utilized by First Responders at the scene of a Hazardous Chemical EVENT, SPILL, LEAK, RELEASE, OR BREACH. It is an excellent point of reference during multiple phases of an EVENT, including Analyzing; Planning; Implementation; and Evaluation or even when simply Pre-Planning a potential event. Users may use it as a teaching aid in the classroom or out on field exercises. HazMaps are designed to assist responders in making good decisions at the scene of a chemical event by providing up to date and comprehensive information as well as easy to read atmospheric maps with color coded ranges. Another update will be coming soon as we are almost ready to launch 97 more HazMaps. They will arrive in the app as an in-app purchase. We are excited to offer you this new upgrade and hope they can aid in your responses. ### 3.0.2 — 2017-02-06 *** Question and Answer is back by popular demand *** Trainers can evaluate a student's knowledge by creating true/false, yes/no and multiple choice questions that can be sent to students at any time during a training session. -Trainers can send questions -Students answer and get feedback immediately upon answering -The time questions are sent is logged (per question) -Response time is logged per student -Trainers can send an audible alert when sending questions ** Session Reporting ** -Q&A results can be seen within the Session Reports section of the app -Results can be seen via web browser when using another PC or mobile device (when on the same wifi) -Results can be sent via email -View Session Reports (with names) - results are tracked by student name -View Session Reports (without names) - results are anonymous - Multiple students are ranked by percentage of correct answers - Results are broken down by each question for further investigation Minor bug fixes and as always, keeping things cheap and awesome! Contact us at support@lightsonss.com for more information and start training today! ## Apps similar to Gas Monitor Simulator | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Search PubChem](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/search-pubchem/id1369742632) | 5.0 (5) | Free | Education | | [IFSTA Aircraft Rescue 6](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ifsta-aircraft-rescue-6/id1099197658) | 3.0 (8) | $14.99 | Education | | [Anne Arundel CFD](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anne-arundel-cfd/id1658765967) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Education | | [Haz Aware](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haz-aware/id671062854) | 4.5 (2) | Free | Education | | [Sygnal - CBRNE Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sygnal-cbrne-training/id1494471122) | — | Free | Education | | [Dräger Gas Detection Training](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drager-gas-detection-training/id996042332) | 2.0 (1) | Free | Education | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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