Rapid Access vs Ask The Workers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Rapid Access
Streamline site entry for contractors and workers. Scan QR codes to sign in/out, verify inductions, receive safety alerts, and access site maps. Manage risk assessments and permits efficiently.
- QR code scanning for site entry
- Induction verification
- Safety alerts
- Site evacuation maps
- Risk assessment completion
- SWMS/JSEA uploads
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Entering a work site has never been so easy! If you are a contractor or worker entering a Rapid Access controlled site, then this app is for you! The Rapid Access App works in conjunction with the Rapid Access software to allow workers to enter a site quickly and safely with the touch of just a few buttons. Using the Rapid Access App you can: - Sign In or Sign Out of a site by using your device to scan a unique QR code located onsite - Ensure all inductions are complete prior to entering site - Receive safety alerts - View the site evacuation map - Complete risk assessments and Permit to Work - Upload and view SWMS/JSEAs - Enter expected work hours - Start work onsite! To get started, simply download the app and log in with your MyRapid email and password. Want to make your site a Rapid Access controlled site? Rapid Access Systems is perfect for companies who have site security concerns or need to track who is on site. Providing secure site control through a QR code scanning system, Rapid Access Systems software and hardware is the easiest way to verify and grant onsite access to employees and contractors. If your company is concerned about personnel or contractors accessing your premises without proper authority, our access control system is the perfect gatekeeper.
Ask The Workers
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The Ask the workers app is completely free to use. Click the button to get the Ask the workers app. Get more information from our website at www.asktheworkers.com. If your workplace has agreed and provided you with a location code, you can use our app to tell us about how you are treated at work. You can use our app anywhere at any time including during your free time. Using our app means you can also win prizes and rewards. What you tell us is anonymised. Your answers to our questions cannot be traced back to you. It is safe to tell us your views. We combine your answers with the answers of other workers at your workplace. We anonymise them all to understand how your workplace treats its workers. We share generalised information about how workers are treated with your workplace and their customers. We need you to continue answering these questions regularly so that we can track and report on any changes in your working conditions. Our app only works if your workplace agrees to use it. If you would like your workplace to use our app, please ask them to contact us at ES3G.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Ask The Workers at 13.0 against Rapid Access's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Rapid Access ships an update monthly, Ask The Workers every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rapid Access | Ask The Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Monthly โ better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Rapid Global Pty Ltd | ES3G LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Rapid Access
No in-app purchases
Ask The Workers
No in-app purchases








