Comparison

JSA vs SDS Manager

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

Head to head
About

JSA

Streamline job safety analyses with AI-powered risk assessment and PPE generation. Create professional, color-coded PDF documents with digital signatures and timestamps. Features include customizable risk matrices, voice recognition, and the ability to reuse previous analyses.

Highlights
  • AI-powered JSA/JHA/JSEA generation
  • Automated risk assessment and PPE recommendations
  • Customizable risk matrix editor
  • Voice recognition for faster input
  • Reuse of previous JSA/JHA documents
  • Cloud saving and offline access
  • Digitally signed and timestamped PDF reports
Features
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JSA OnTheGo's intuitively designed interface and built in 'compliance checking' helps to ensure that your JSA / JHA / JSEA will adhere to the strictest of standards with minimum effort. Our AI integration allows you instantly create almost any JSA imaginable.Simply type in the task details for your job and we'll automatically generate your risk assessment and all PPE requirements for you - all that's left to do is fill in any incomplete header details and rate the hazards and controls. In very little time, you will be producing professional formatted and color-coded PDF files that have been digitally signed and timestamped. All team members can easily review the JSA/JHA, hazard reference photos and their assigned roles before signing (contact-free option available). Risk assessments are simple to create and you can even add reference photos with mark-ups from within the app! Our fully customizable risk matrix editor allows you to create your own tailored risk matrices and the voice recognition function definitely helps to speed things up dramatically. One of the huge time saving features is the ability to reuse most of a completed JSA/JHA when creating a new (similar one). Simply choose which parts you would like to include and 99% of the work is done for you! As you create your JSA/JHA, it is constantly saved - so you know that you can go back to where you left off at any time... and your PDF files are saved to the cloud for instant retrieval, just in case you lose or upgrade your device. Even if you don't have internet access on site, you can still generate your JSA/JHA/JSEA document (provided you have an active subscription) and you will be still be able to produce a signed and timestamped PDF for the workplace inspector on demand! In order for you to really see the huge benefits of using this app in your workplace, we provide a 7 day trial that allows you to save unlimited signed JSA’s/JHA's for 7 days. After this, you may purchase them either on an individual basis or through one our unlimited subscription plans.

About

SDS Manager

Access your entire chemical safety data sheet library on your mobile device, with or without an internet connection. Quickly retrieve information using barcode scanning and find essential first-aid details at a glance.

Highlights
  • Full offline access to SDS library
  • Barcode and QR code scanner
  • Mobile-friendly first-aid info
  • Instant employee access via QR posters
  • Works on iPhone and iPad
Features
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Unlock on-the-go chemical safety with SDS Manager, the only mobile app you need to access your complete Safety Data Sheet (SDS) library anytime, anywhere, even without internet. KEY FEATURES - Full offline access: All your SDS documents download to your iphone or ipad so employees can view vital chemical safety information even in connectivity-free zones. - Barcode & QR scanner: Instantly retrieve a product’s SDS by scanning its barcode or QR code. No manual searching required. - First-aid info at a glance: Extracted from SDS files, first-aid and hazard information is mobile-friendly and easy to access. - Instant employee access: With strategically placed QR posters, employees can open the app and get relevant SDS documents immediately. Reliable on any device: Works on ipads and iphones for field workers, manufacturing floors, warehouses, cleaning crews, labs and more. WHY CHOOSE SDS MANAGER? - Stay compliant with chemical safety regulations by ensuring everyone can access SDS documents at all times. - Empower your workforce with fast access to hazards, PPE guidance, emergency measures and more, even without the internet. - Save time and reduce risk: log in once, download once then access all SDS offline. - Ideal for safety managers, EHS professionals, facilities teams, manufacturing operations, logistics and chemical retailers. HOW IT WORKS - Install SDS Manager and log in. - The app downloads your SDS library to the device. - Use the scanner or keyword search to find the SDS you need even without a connection. - Place QR code posters or share links so employees can self-install the app for instant access. START TODAY Download the app, connect to your SDS library, and be confident that the right safety information is always in your team’s hands online or offline. + Note: Requires an active SDS Manager account for initial sync. For demo or trial access, please contact your SDS Manager administrator or visit sdsmanager.com.

Screenshots

JSA4 screens
SDS Manager4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SDS Manager at none against JSA's 5. SDS Manager also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (10 vs 3). JSA's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. JSA sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SDS Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SDS Manager holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JSA ships an update every 6 weeks, SDS Manager every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
JSA versus SDS Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJSASDS Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJob Safety OnTheGo Pty LtdNetpower

Customer experience

JSA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

SDS Manager

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

JSA

One-time5
  • JSA On-Demand$0.99
  • One month subscription$9.99
  • Three month subscription$25.99
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  • Six month subscription$47.99
  • Full year subscription$89.99
None

SDS Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JSA free?
JSA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SDS Manager free?
SDS Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JSA or SDS Manager?
SDS Manager is rated higher. JSA averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while SDS Manager averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do JSA or SDS Manager have ads?
Neither JSA nor SDS Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JSA or SDS Manager?
JSA ships an update every 6 weeks, and SDS Manager every 3 weeks. Most recently, JSA was updated on September 11, 2026 and SDS Manager on September 10, 2026.

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