Hydrant vs ERG for iOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hydrant
Locate fire hydrants in the Vaud canton and access detailed information about each one. The app lists over 21,000 hydrants and 230 water dispensers, providing data on flow rate, pressure, and hydrant model.
- Locate fire hydrants in Vaud
- View detailed hydrant information
- Access data on flow rate and pressure
- Find water dispensers
- Over 21,000 hydrants listed
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Hydrant vous permet de localiser les bornes hydrantes du canton de Vaud et voir les informations détaillées sur chaque borne hydrante. - Plus de 21000 bornes hydrantes répertoriés dans le canton. - 230 distributeurs d'eau. - Indique le débit, la pression, le modèle de borne hydrante, etc.
ERG for iOS
This app provides first responders with quick access to critical information for hazardous materials transportation incidents. It features an indexed list of dangerous goods, including ID numbers, hazards, and safety precautions, aiding in effective response.
- Indexed list of dangerous goods
- ID number lookup
- General hazard information
- Recommended safety precautions
- Multi-language support (English, French, Spanish)
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PHMSA’s Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is the go-to resource for first responders during the initial phase of a dangerous goods or hazardous materials transportation incident. The ERG app is a valuable companion, based on the latest edition of the ERG, to help responders quickly access critical information at their fingertips. The app features an indexed list of dangerous goods, including their associated ID number, general hazards, and recommended safety precautions. In practical scenarios, such as responding to an overturned tractor trailer displaying a DOT hazmat placard, emergency responders can use the app to quickly identify the material associated with the placard and get guidance on how to respond effectively. Full versions available in English, French, and Spanish.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ERG for iOS at 100% against Hydrant's 0%. ERG for iOS also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ratings volume (64 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
ERG for iOS holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ERG for iOS has 64 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Hydrant's written reviews are positive against 100% of ERG for iOS's.
| Parameter | Hydrant | ERG for iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1 ratings) | 4.8 (64 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 64 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | — | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | — | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Stephan Burlot | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
Customer experience
Hydrant
ERG for iOS
In-app purchases
Hydrant
No in-app purchases
ERG for iOS
No in-app purchases





