Comparison

Incident Action Plan vs EM HazLoc

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

Head to head
About

Incident Action Plan

This incident management tool helps organize personnel, equipment, finances, and logistics for emergency responses. It provides NIMS-compliant forms and allows for real-time data updates, geotagged image uploads, and personnel tracking.

Highlights
  • Create incidents
  • Access PDF forms
  • Upload geotagged images
  • Barcode scanner for personnel/equipment
  • Operational feedback
  • Update event logs
  • Locate and contact personnel
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Note: This application may only be used by existing Incident Action Plan users. Incident Action Plan (IAP) is a fully NIMS-compliant software package that has been developed over the years to become an all-encompassing tool for incident management. By using the Incident Command System (ICS) process, IAP Software™ manages and conveniently organizes the entirety of an incident response from the necessary resources (personnel & equipment) to the finances and logistics. IAP is a user-friendly system of forms that ensures command officials have valid, up-to-the-minute data through the duration of an incident. For drills and actual incidents, there is no better management software than IAP. Mobile application features include: * Create an incident * Access all forms in PDF format * Upload geotagged images * Check personnel and equipment in and out with a barcode scanner * Provide Operational feedback for assignment changes & resource requirements * Update Individual, Unit, Incident event logs * Quickly locate and contact personnel

About

EM HazLoc

This app helps identify iOS device models approved for use in specific hazardous classified areas for ExxonMobil's operational needs. It displays device model, approval status, approved hazardous locations, and required accessories for field use.

Highlights
  • Device model identification
  • Approval status display
  • Approved hazardous locations
  • Required case information
  • Approved peripheral listing
  • Device evaluation details
Features
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This is an ExxonMobil-specific application that is used for satisfying the ANSI/ISA device marking requirements for conformance tested iOS device models, and to easily identify those that are approved to be taken into specific hazardous classified areas for ExxonMobil's purposes. NOTE: The iPhone\iPad approval status displayed in this application is contingent on your local site confirming ability to use iOS devices in the field. Please confirm with your local site safety lead.\ The application will display the following details: 1. Device model 2. Approval status (approved, not approved, unknown device) 3. Approved Hazardous Locations 4. Required cases to be used with the device in the field 5. Any approved peripherals that can be used with the device 6. Device evaluation details

Screenshots

Incident Action Plan4 screens
EM HazLoc2 screens

Verdict

The call

Incident Action Plan and EM HazLoc both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 80% of Incident Action Plan's written reviews are positive against 0% of EM HazLoc's. Incident Action Plan also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Incident Action Plan against 4.0 for EM HazLoc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Incident Action Plan's written reviews are positive against 0% of EM HazLoc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Incident Action Plan ships an update every 2 months, EM HazLoc every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Incident Action Plan versus EM HazLoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIncident Action PlanEM HazLoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Response Group, Inc.Exxon Mobil Corporation

Customer experience

Incident Action Plan

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

EM HazLoc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

Incident Action Plan

No in-app purchases

None

EM HazLoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Incident Action Plan free?
Incident Action Plan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EM HazLoc free?
EM HazLoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Incident Action Plan or EM HazLoc?
Incident Action Plan is rated higher. Incident Action Plan averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while EM HazLoc averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Incident Action Plan or EM HazLoc have ads?
Neither Incident Action Plan nor EM HazLoc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Incident Action Plan or EM HazLoc?
Incident Action Plan ships an update every 2 months, and EM HazLoc every 25 months. Most recently, Incident Action Plan was updated on October 24, 2026 and EM HazLoc on October 23, 2026.

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