Comparison

Hoyst vs SafetyClerk

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

Head to head
About

Hoyst

This app allows construction site hoist operators to manage passenger requests directly from their iPhone or iPad. It facilitates sending, accepting, and rejecting requests, as well as reserving the hoist for material transport. Operators can also clock in and out and view average wait times.

Highlights
  • Send hoist requests
  • Manage pickup, drop-off, and rejection
  • Pair hoists for shared requests
  • Clock-in/out as operator
  • View average wait time
  • Reserve hoist for materials
Features
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With the Hoyst app, operators of your construction job site hoists can take requests from passengers on their iPhone or iPad. The app includes the ability to: - Send a hoist request - Pickup, drop-off and reject a hoist request - Pair two hoists to field the same requests - Clock-in and clock out as operator of a hoist - Show average wait time for the hoist - Reserve the hoist in advance for materials. - Manage the flow of material reservations and notify staff when necessary.

About

SafetyClerk

This platform streamlines construction jobsite management by digitizing safety compliance and risk management. It automates worker certifications, simplifies daily logs and pre-task plans, and centralizes all safety documentation for easy access and reporting.

Highlights
  • Automated worker certifications with renewal alerts
  • Digital daily logs and pre-task safety plans
  • Centralized safety documentation storage
  • Actionable insights and compliance reports
  • Seamless collaboration with stakeholders
  • Human-powered support from industry professionals
Features
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SafetyClerk is a construction safety compliance and risk-management platform built by industry insiders — designed to make your jobsite management visible, accurate, and efficient in just one click. - Automated Worker Certifications: Track SST, OSHA, and other credentials — with renewal alerts to keep your team compliant. - Daily Logs & Pre‑Task Plans: Go fully digital with accurate daily logs and ready‑to‑use pre‑shift safety plans to meet local authority requirements. - Centralized Safety Documentation: Store and access permits, JHAs, safety reports, and insurance documents — all in one secure place. - Rich Insights & Compliance Reports: Turn collected data into actionable insights to spot trends, reduce admin load, and improve safety outcomes. - Seamless Collaboration: Share logs and compliance data easily with general contractors, subcontractors and more, streamlining communication and approvals. - Human-powered Support: Get help from real construction professionals — no bots, just quick, tailored support. Why choose SafetyClerk? It’s not just software — it’s built by construction pros who understand your real-world challenges. Say goodbye to physical paperwork, duplicate forms, and jobsite chaos. SafetyClerk is your complete, intuitive tool for safer, more efficient job sites.

Screenshots

Hoyst1 screens
SafetyClerk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hoyst at 4.1 against SafetyClerk's 3.3. Hoyst also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). SafetyClerk's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

Hoyst holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 9 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hoyst ships an update every 7 months, SafetyClerk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Hoyst versus SafetyClerk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHoystSafetyClerk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (19 ratings) — better3.3 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings19 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size62 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVoyage Control LtdConstructionClerk, Inc.

Customer experience

Hoyst

All ratings17 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%

SafetyClerk

All ratings9 ratings
Positive55.6%
Neutral11.1%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Hoyst

No in-app purchases

None

SafetyClerk

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hoyst free?
Hoyst is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SafetyClerk free?
SafetyClerk is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Hoyst or SafetyClerk?
Hoyst is rated higher. Hoyst averages 4.1 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while SafetyClerk averages 3.3 from 9 ratings.
Do Hoyst or SafetyClerk have ads?
Neither Hoyst nor SafetyClerk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hoyst or SafetyClerk?
Hoyst ships an update every 7 months, and SafetyClerk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hoyst was updated on November 3, 2026 and SafetyClerk on November 5, 2026.

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