# Buxus vs FireHazmat

The clearest difference is rating: FireHazmat at 5.0 against Buxus's 3.7. Buxus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FireHazmat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Buxus asks for nothing beyond the download.

FireHazmat holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Buxus has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Buxus ships an update every 6 weeks, FireHazmat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Buxus | FireHazmat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buxus/id1561655680/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firehazmat/id6771111687/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 530 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sander Resources, L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1537002754) | [Open Scaffold Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896771762) |

## What reviewers say

### Buxus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buxus/id1561655680)

Access critical pipeline operator information, including emergency contacts, products transported, and hazard identification. This app helps emergency responders and the public understand and interact with local pipeline infrastructure.

**Highlights:** Emergency contact information, Products transported details, Hazard identification, Response guidance, Information request from operators, User reporting of critical information

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FireHazmat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firehazmat/id6771111687)

This offline reference app provides comprehensive data on hazardous materials for emergency responders. It includes detailed chemical information, response guides, and an incident command board for managing incidents.

**Highlights:** 3,541 hazardous materials searchable database, 62 ERG response guides, Protective action distances (Tables 1 & 3), Live evacuation map with wind-aware plume, Visual placard identification grid, Unknown-substance field triage wizard, NIMS/ICS incident command board

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FireHazmat Map (iPhone) | $19.99 | per year |
| FireHazmat Pro (iPad) | $299.00 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Buxus free?

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

### Is FireHazmat free?

FireHazmat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Buxus or FireHazmat?

FireHazmat is rated higher. Buxus averages 3.7 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while FireHazmat averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Buxus or FireHazmat have ads?

Neither Buxus nor FireHazmat shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Buxus or FireHazmat?

Buxus ships an update every 6 weeks, and FireHazmat every 2 months. Most recently, Buxus was updated on October 24, 2026 and FireHazmat on October 6, 2026.

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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.*