ERG for iOS vs SMARTPLAN SMART App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
SMARTPLAN SMART App
Access critical response plan information, including diagrams, checklists, and contact lists, directly from your mobile device. Communicate with contacts via call, text, or email. This app functions offline, ensuring access to vital data even without network coverage.
- Quick access to critical response information
- View diagrams and checklists
- Access contact lists
- Call, text, or email contacts
- Offline functionality
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SMARTPLAN™ SMART App Add the convenience of accessing plan information from our mobile app. Advantages + Quick access to critical response information. + Access diagrams, checklists and contact lists on the go. + Call, text or email any response plan contact. + Works offline to provide key information even when coverage is not available.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SMARTPLAN SMART App at fortnightly against ERG for iOS's every 4 months. SMARTPLAN SMART App also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). ERG for iOS's advantage is ratings volume (64 vs 1) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
SMARTPLAN SMART App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. 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.
ERG for iOS ships an update every 4 months, SMARTPLAN SMART App fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ERG for iOS | SMARTPLAN SMART App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (64 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 64 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #117 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 190 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration | Technical Response Planning |
Customer experience
ERG for iOS
SMARTPLAN SMART App
In-app purchases
ERG for iOS
No in-app purchases
SMARTPLAN SMART App
No in-app purchases
Questions
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