Comparison

CITB HS&E Publications vs Document Directory

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

Head to head
About

CITB HS&E Publications

Access and read construction safety course materials on your mobile device. Features include keyword search and easy navigation for on-the-go learning. Supports various publications for site safety and supervision training.

Highlights
  • Access course materials on mobile
  • Keyword search functionality
  • Easy navigation
  • Downloadable publications
  • Supports multiple safety courses
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This free app allows you to access and read your Site Safety Plus supporting course material on iOS devices, on the go. The app reader offers great functions such as: • Handy for use on and off site. • Easy to understand menu and navigation controls. • Keyword/phrase search facility. Using this app you can download and access the following publications: • Construction Site Safety (GE700) publication supports Site Management Safety Training Scheme • Site Supervision Simplified (GE706) publication supports Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme • Toolbox Talks (GT700) publication supports Site Supervisors Safety Training Scheme • Safe Start (GE707) supports Health and Safety Awareness course Note that this reader cannot be used to purchase content - only to view subscribed content.

About

Document Directory

Features
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An Health & Safety Document Directory that alleviates the need for you or your staff to carry a folder with all your Risk Assessments, Method Statements, COSHH Assessments, Product Data Safety Sheets and many more. With this application it's all in one convenient place and updates become available to all your users as soon as they're available. Register for a directory and we can provide a custom built folder library tailored to you exact needs.

Screenshots

CITB HS&E Publications4 screens
Document Directory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Document Directory at fortnightly against CITB HS&E Publications's every 3 months. Document Directory also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CITB HS&E Publications ships an update every 3 months, Document Directory fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CITB HS&E Publications versus Document Directory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCITB HS&E PublicationsDocument Directory
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB30 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperCITBPearl IT Systems (UK) Limited

In-app purchases

None

CITB HS&E Publications

No in-app purchases

None

Document Directory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CITB HS&E Publications free?
CITB HS&E Publications is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Document Directory free?
Document Directory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CITB HS&E Publications or Document Directory have ads?
Neither CITB HS&E Publications nor Document Directory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CITB HS&E Publications or Document Directory?
CITB HS&E Publications ships an update every 3 months, and Document Directory fortnightly. Most recently, CITB HS&E Publications was updated on November 2, 2026 and Document Directory on November 7, 2026.

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