iRigging Tools by JR Clancy vs Pocket Rigger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy
This app offers essential tools and reference data for various rigging applications. It covers wire rope, battens, motors, curtains, and more, providing comprehensive support for rigging professionals.
- Wire rope calculations
- Batten and arbor data
- Sheave and motor specifications
- Stage rope information
- Fleet angle calculations
- Curtain rigging data
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iRigging Tools provides tools and reference data for many areas of rigging, including wire rope, battens, arbors, sheaves, stage ropes, motors, curtains, and fleet angles.
Pocket Rigger
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Pocket Rigger is the ultimate arena and stage rigging calculator. Whether you're working on a two-leg or three-leg bridle, our app makes rigging calculations easier and more accurate, allowing you to focus on your setup with confidence. Pocket Rigger also supports both imperial and metric units for maximum flexibility in your work.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRigging Tools by JR Clancy at none against Pocket Rigger's 1. iRigging Tools by JR Clancy also leads on ads (none vs shown). Pocket Rigger's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Rigger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iRigging Tools by JR Clancy asks for nothing beyond the download.
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy ships an update every 15 months, Pocket Rigger every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRigging Tools by JR Clancy | Pocket Rigger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | J.R. Clancy, Inc. | Phill Shaw |
In-app purchases
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy
No in-app purchases
Pocket Rigger
- Remove Ads$0.99
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