Comparison

EM HazLoc vs Information Management

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

Head to head
About

EM HazLoc

This app helps identify iOS device models approved for use in specific hazardous classified areas for ExxonMobil's operational needs. It displays device model, approval status, approved hazardous locations, and required accessories for field use.

Highlights
  • Device model identification
  • Approval status display
  • Approved hazardous locations
  • Required case information
  • Approved peripheral listing
  • Device evaluation details
Features
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This is an ExxonMobil-specific application that is used for satisfying the ANSI/ISA device marking requirements for conformance tested iOS device models, and to easily identify those that are approved to be taken into specific hazardous classified areas for ExxonMobil's purposes. NOTE: The iPhone\iPad approval status displayed in this application is contingent on your local site confirming ability to use iOS devices in the field. Please confirm with your local site safety lead.\ The application will display the following details: 1. Device model 2. Approval status (approved, not approved, unknown device) 3. Approved Hazardous Locations 4. Required cases to be used with the device in the field 5. Any approved peripherals that can be used with the device 6. Device evaluation details

About

Information Management

Track the entire lifecycle of information for events from any location. Document activities, share logs, and create observations. Full mode offers advanced features for enhanced situational awareness and team communication.

Highlights
  • Track information lifecycle
  • Document event activities
  • Share activity logs
  • Create field observations
  • Offline mode support
  • In-app team messaging
Features
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The Response Group’s Information Management App lets users track the life cycle of information from beginning to end of an event from any location. The Full Mode is supported by IAP Software to allow users on the desktop version to track and monitor information to support situational awareness and validation of “Reported” information. Basic Mode Features and Benefits - Non-IAP subscribing users can document all event-related activities. Share activity (individual) log via text or email as required. - Offline mode supported Full Mode Features and Benefits: - Offline mode supported - Maintain your individual log with the ability to identify as significant events and associate photographs - Email or text your individual log - Create observations from the field and the command post (Identification of hazards, safety issues, claims, wildlife sightings, and more!) - View collected data and personnel locations in the field - In-app text messaging. This does not store text messages on your phone! - View and call team members without the need to look up contact details - View Critical Information Requirements - “My Status” to quickly update an individual log and support Journey Management Processes

Screenshots

EM HazLoc2 screens
Information Management4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Information Management at 100% against EM HazLoc's 0%. Information Management also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 25 months). EM HazLoc's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.7). 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

EM HazLoc holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of EM HazLoc's written reviews are positive against 100% of Information Management's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EM HazLoc ships an update every 25 months, Information Management every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 15, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EM HazLoc versus Information Management: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEM HazLocInformation Management
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 25 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB149 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperExxon Mobil CorporationThe Response Group, Inc.

Customer experience

EM HazLoc

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Information Management

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

EM HazLoc

No in-app purchases

None

Information Management

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EM HazLoc free?
EM HazLoc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Information Management free?
Information Management is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, EM HazLoc or Information Management?
EM HazLoc is rated higher. EM HazLoc averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Information Management averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do EM HazLoc or Information Management have ads?
Neither EM HazLoc nor Information Management shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EM HazLoc or Information Management?
EM HazLoc ships an update every 25 months, and Information Management every 6 weeks. Most recently, EM HazLoc was updated on August 15, 2026 and Information Management on September 19, 2026.

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