iRigging Tools by JR Clancy vs RigThis
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.
RigThis
This app provides essential rigging calculations for live event professionals. It includes tools for bridle calculations, truss load distribution, and unit conversion, with advanced features available through a one-time purchase.
- 2-leg bridle calculator with visual diagram
- Truss load distribution tool
- Length and weight unit converter
- 3-leg bridle calculator (Pro)
- Save and recall calculation history (Pro)
- Venue specs management (Pro)
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RigThis puts professional rigging math in your pocket—built for concerts, arenas, and touring crews who need answers on the grid, not back at the office. FREE • 2-leg bridle calculator with visual diagram • Truss load distribution tool • Length and weight unit converter RIGTHAT PRO — ONE-TIME PURCHASE • Projects per show or venue • Venue specs: grid, span, load ratings • 3-leg bridle calculator • Save and recall calculation history • Send per-motor loads from the load tool into bridle math WHY RIGGERS USE IT • Inputs designed for real rigging workflows • Clear results you can verify on site • Comfortable UI for dim venues • Project data stays on your device IMPORTANT RigThat is a calculation aid only. It is not a substitute for a qualified rigger, engineer, or your venue’s approved procedures. Always verify results on site and follow local codes and company policy. Use at your own risk. Questions or feedback? Use Support in the app Settings.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRigging Tools by JR Clancy at none against RigThis's 1. iRigging Tools by JR Clancy also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). RigThis's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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. RigThis sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iRigging Tools by JR Clancy asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for iRigging Tools by JR Clancy against 5.0 for RigThis. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy ships an update every 15 months, RigThis every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRigging Tools by JR Clancy | RigThis |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | J.R. Clancy, Inc. | Circux Systems LLC |
Customer experience
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy
RigThis
In-app purchases
iRigging Tools by JR Clancy
No in-app purchases
RigThis
- RigThat Pro$49.99
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