Comparison

Initial Response 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

Initial Response

This app allows authorized users to create and manage event documentation. Access emergency response plans and checklists, build situation maps, and capture information via typing or voice. It synchronizes changes with Incident Action Plan software.

Highlights
  • Build and manage event documentation
  • Access emergency response plans
  • Create customized checklists
  • Build situation maps
  • Capture information via voice or text
  • Synchronize with IAP Software
Features
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Note: this app may only be used by existing Incident Action Plan users who have licensed this function. The simple interface of the Initial Response App lets users quickly build and manage documentation during an event. Access key information from your emergency response plans and checklists directly from the app. Key Features and Benefits: - Build and manage documentation during initial response - Simple interface to quickly capture information - Use Incident Templates to quickly access key information from your Emergency Response Plans - Create customized checklists for your response actions - Build a situation map and take photos from the field - Manual typing or voice to text capabilities - Synchronize all changes made in the IAP Software™

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

Initial Response4 screens
EM HazLoc2 screens

Verdict

The call

Initial Response and EM HazLoc both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 83% of Initial Response's written reviews are positive against 0% of EM HazLoc's. Initial Response also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 25 months) and ratings volume (9 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 Initial Response against 4.0 for EM HazLoc. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Initial Response's written reviews are positive against 0% of EM HazLoc's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Initial Response ships an update monthly, EM HazLoc every 25 months. The most recent releases landed on July 24, 2026 and August 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Initial Response versus EM HazLoc: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInitial ResponseEM HazLoc
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (9 ratings) — better4.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings9 — better2
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 25 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe Response Group, Inc.Exxon Mobil Corporation

Customer experience

Initial Response

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

EM HazLoc

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

In-app purchases

None

Initial Response

No in-app purchases

None

EM HazLoc

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Initial Response free?
Initial Response 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, Initial Response or EM HazLoc?
Initial Response is rated higher. Initial Response averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while EM HazLoc averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Initial Response or EM HazLoc have ads?
Neither Initial Response nor EM HazLoc shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Initial Response or EM HazLoc?
Initial Response ships an update monthly, and EM HazLoc every 25 months. Most recently, Initial Response was updated on July 24, 2026 and EM HazLoc on August 15, 2026.

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