Comparison

CRSI Rebar Reference vs Schnell Software BarBoss

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

Head to head
About

CRSI Rebar Reference

Access essential data for reinforcing bars (rebar) including specifications, hook details, and marking requirements. This app serves as a quick reference for industry standards and links to online resources.

Highlights
  • ASTM standard reinforcing bar specifications
  • Standard hook details (90, 135, 180 degrees)
  • Stirrup/tie hook details
  • ASTM reinforcing bar marking requirements
  • Minimum yield and tensile requirements
  • Links to CRSI online resources
Features
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QUICK REFERENCE! This ready reference app from the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute is a handy desk and field resource and includes information on ASTM standard reinforcing bars (rebar), standard hook details, standard stirrup/tie hook details, and ASTM reinforcing bar marking requirements. The app provides standard rebar specifications including sizes, diameters, areas and weights along with 90-, 135- and 180-degree hook details. Minimum yield and minimum tensile requirements per ASTM are also included. Industry standard bar markings for inch-pound rebar is illustrated for grades 40, 50, 60, 75, 80, 100 (A615), 100 (A1035), and 120. Links to the CRSI’s online resources are included.

About

Schnell Software BarBoss

Features
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Schnell Software BarBoss è la nuova App di Schnell Software di supporto al nostro software gestionale GraphicoPro. Tramite BarBoss è possibile vedere gli ordini in produzione, in consegna, avere report dettagliati sulla produzione aziendale. E' inoltre presente un modulo di connessione al nostro software GrafoBoss, con cui è possibile monitorare la produzione per singola macchina, per operatore, il tutto corredato da intuitivi grafici. BarBoss è collegabile al vostro GraphicoPro e GrafoBoss se già acquistati oppure è presente una modalità Demo in cui potete valutare le potenzialità di avere i dati a portata di smartphone quando e dove volete.

Screenshots

CRSI Rebar Reference4 screens
Schnell Software BarBoss4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Schnell Software BarBoss at none against CRSI Rebar Reference's 3. CRSI Rebar Reference's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 15 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CRSI Rebar Reference sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Schnell Software BarBoss asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CRSI Rebar Reference ships an update every 5 weeks, Schnell Software BarBoss every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
CRSI Rebar Reference versus Schnell Software BarBoss: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCRSI Rebar ReferenceSchnell Software BarBoss
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 15 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB59 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperConcrete Reinforcing Steel InstituteSchnell S.p.A.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CRSI Rebar Reference

One-time3
  • CRSI - Rebar Identifier Module$2.99
  • CRSI Development Length ACI$4.99
  • CRSI Development length AASHTO$4.99
None

Schnell Software BarBoss

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CRSI Rebar Reference free?
CRSI Rebar Reference is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Schnell Software BarBoss free?
Schnell Software BarBoss is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CRSI Rebar Reference or Schnell Software BarBoss have ads?
Neither CRSI Rebar Reference nor Schnell Software BarBoss shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CRSI Rebar Reference or Schnell Software BarBoss?
CRSI Rebar Reference ships an update every 5 weeks, and Schnell Software BarBoss every 15 months. Most recently, CRSI Rebar Reference was updated on October 21, 2026 and Schnell Software BarBoss on October 26, 2026.

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