# cMate vs IADS 5

cMate and IADS 5 both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of cMate's written reviews are positive against 0% of IADS 5's. cMate also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). IADS 5's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (13 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

IADS 5 is free to download; cMate costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for cMate against 3.9 for IADS 5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IADS 5 has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of cMate's written reviews are positive against 0% of IADS 5's.

## The numbers

| Metric | cMate | IADS 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmate-imdg-code/id1496909206/reviews)** | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iads-5/id6751123485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **13** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 67 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Maxim Lukyanenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496252741) | [U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command - Publication Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827046696) |

## What reviewers say

### cMate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cmate-imdg-code/id1496909206)

This app provides comprehensive information on the International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Code, including volumes, supplements, and dangerous goods lists. It's designed to ensure the safe transportation of hazardous materials by water, protecting crew and the environment.

**Highlights:** IMDG Code Volumes 1 & 2, IMDG Code Supplement, Dangerous Goods List (DGL), Safe transportation guidelines, Pollution prevention information, Packaging, labeling, and stowage advice

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### IADS 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iads-5/id6751123485)

This application provides secure and efficient access to U.S. Army Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) on mobile devices. It streamlines the viewing of technical documentation for users needing quick and easy access to critical information.

**Highlights:** Access Army IETMs, Modern technical manual viewing, Secure access, Efficient document display, Mobile companion app

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is cMate free?

cMate costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IADS 5 free?

IADS 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, cMate or IADS 5?

cMate is rated higher. cMate averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while IADS 5 averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do cMate or IADS 5 have ads?

Neither cMate nor IADS 5 shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*