Comparison

PVF Reference vs HazMat

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

Head to head
About

PVF Reference

Access industry standard terminology, specifications, and reference tables for pipe, valves, fittings, and fasteners. Quickly identify materials, understand markings, and find technical data with interactive tables and diagrams.

Highlights
  • Industry terminology glossary
  • Material identification diagrams
  • Technical data tables
  • Formula conversions
  • Manufacturing process diagrams
  • Industry standard marking explanations
Features
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DistributionNOW’s PVF Reference app is an easy-to-use resource for industry standard terminology, specifications, practices, and reference tables related to pipe, valves, actuation, fittings, flanges, gaskets, and fasteners. Whether you’re an oilfield technician out on a job or working the sales desk, this tool puts essential data at your fingertips in one intuitive package. PVF Info Need help identifying your materials? Major types of pipe, valves and actuation, fittings, flanges, gaskets, and fasteners are rendered for quick identification, along with pipe end styles, flange facings, and more. Industry standard marking stencils are explained plainly with the common specifications and material requirements for your specific applications. Technical Data Tables Our interactive tables make it easy to find the right measurements you need to do your job: pipe charts, pressure ratings, compatibility, and material cross-references. Industry Terminology Can’t remember what that acronym means? Search our glossary of hundreds of oil and gas industry terms, with filterable results. Formulas We compiled the commonly used technical conversions and PVF-specific measurements that oilfield engineers and purchasing managers need every day. Diagrams What’s the difference between ERW and DSAW pipe? Learn about the manufacturing processes for all major types through step-by-step diagrams from top manufacturers. About DistributionNOW We are an industry-leading stocking distributor of PVF and other essential products and provider of supply chain services to the upstream, midstream, and downstream/industrial markets. For more than 150 years, our customers have looked to us to provide them with the products and services that make their businesses run. Find out more about DistributionNOW online: www.distributionnow.com

About

HazMat

This app provides a quick reference for hazardous materials, serving as an educational tool for handling, storage, and incident response. It functions offline, making it accessible without an internet connection.

Highlights
  • Hazardous materials reference
  • ERG 2024 guide
  • Incident response tool
  • Handling and storage information
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Handy hazardous materials reference app. ERG 2024. This application is a great educational tool and can be used as a quick reference for everyone involved with the regular handling and storage or incident response of Hazardous Materials. The app works in offline mode, no internet connection required. Check it out! Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-10-27-13 Terms and Conditions https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-01-17

Screenshots

PVF Reference4 screens
HazMat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PVF Reference at none against HazMat's 3. PVF Reference also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). HazMat's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 2). On price, ads and device support 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. HazMat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. PVF Reference asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PVF Reference holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HazMat has 1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
PVF Reference versus HazMat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPVF ReferenceHazMat
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.6 (1K ratings)
Positive reviews—20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings21K — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDistributionNOWVolodymyr Oliennikov

Customer experience

PVF Reference

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

HazMat

All ratings1,040 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

PVF Reference

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

HazMat

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Table 1 link does not work as expected
  • Search function does not find important content

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update app with latest 2024 version
  • Improve navigation and accessibility

In-app purchases

None

PVF Reference

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

HazMat

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Premium - Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Access - Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is PVF Reference free?
PVF Reference is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HazMat free?
HazMat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PVF Reference or HazMat?
PVF Reference is rated higher. PVF Reference averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HazMat averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do PVF Reference or HazMat have ads?
Neither PVF Reference nor HazMat shows ads.

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