FMCSRs vs ERG for iOS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FMCSRs
Access a fully searchable database of FMCSRs offline. This reference app provides regulations from Leizerman & Associates, developed by an attorney to solve connectivity issues. It's free with an email address.
- Offline access to FMCSRs
- Fully searchable database
- Updated regulations
- Developed by an attorney
- Free with email
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No internet connection needed except to download the first time. Fully searchable and updated database of the FMCSRs provided as a service by the law firm of Leizerman & Associates. The app is free as long as you provide an email address. Developed by attorney Michael Leizerman who became frustrated when he needed to look up a regulation and was in a courtroom didn’t have a WI-FI connection. Please find our Privacy policy here: https://www.termsfeed.com/privacy-policy/030e25715ec7be56719abb3919d39fe8 Please find our Terms and Conditions here: https://www.termsfeed.com/terms-conditions/9d85ef70effc14cb8ac44a2d2c341f1f
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 rating: ERG for iOS at 4.8 against FMCSRs's 3.7. ERG for iOS also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 3). On price, update cadence, 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
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 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ERG for iOS has 65 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
FMCSRs ships an update every 6 months, ERG for iOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FMCSRs | ERG for iOS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (65 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 65 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Michael Leizerman | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration |
Customer experience
FMCSRs
ERG for iOS
In-app purchases
FMCSRs
No in-app purchases
ERG for iOS
No in-app purchases
