JBC B.IRON vs RigMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
JBC B.IRON
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The JBC B.IRON app helps you get the very best control and monitor of your B.IRON devices. You can monitor and explore your work, manage device settings (Hibernation, Sleep, Temperature, ...) or explore device stats. If you have any comments youโd like to share, you can contact us directly at www.jbctools.com.
RigMaster
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RigMaster is the rigging calculator built for working riggers, crane operators, and signal persons. LIFT PLAN PDF (PRO) โข Turn any calculation into a one-page lift plan: diagram, inputs, results โข Room for notes and three signature lines โ prepared by, signature, date โข Share it straight to the supervisor from the toolbar IPAD & UNITS โข Universal app โ two-column layout on iPad, any orientation โข Metric or imperial โ kg and metres or lb and feet, switch any time โข Live sling diagram with the angle and tension on every leg FREE CALCULATORS โข Sling Tension โ 2-leg picks by angle, or by sling length & height (the way you actually measure) โข Hitch Capacity โ vertical, choker, and basket capacity from YOUR sling's tag rating โข Angle Reference โ the tension multiplier table, always in your pocket PRO CALCULATORS โข 3 & 4-leg bridles with rigid/flexible load sharing โข Unequal Legs / CoG Offset โ tension per leg when the center of gravity isn't centered โข Load Weight Estimator โ steel, concrete, aluminum and more, by shape and dimensions โข Ad-free Built on first-principles trigonometry with warnings at 45ยฐ and hard alerts below 30ยฐ, following standard rigging practice (ASME B30.9 guidance). RigMaster is an estimation aid for qualified riggers. Always follow the sling tag, the load chart, and your site's rigging plan. COMMON QUESTIONS Does it work offline? Yes. Every calculation runs on the phone. No signal needed on site. Do I need an account? No. There is no login and no sign-up. What is free? Sling Tension, Hitch Capacity and the Angle Reference table are free. Pro adds 3 and 4-leg bridles, unequal legs with CoG offset, the load weight estimator and the lift plan PDF, and removes the ads. Metric or imperial? Both, switchable at any time โ kg and metres, or lb and feet. Can I hand the result to the supervisor? Yes. Pro turns any calculation into a one-page lift plan PDF: diagram, inputs, results, notes and three signature lines. Does it replace the sling tag or the load chart? No. It is an estimation aid for qualified riggers. The sling tag, the load chart and your site's rigging plan always come first. Does it work on iPad? Yes. Universal app, two-column layout on iPad, any orientation. Terms of Use: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JBC B.IRON at none against RigMaster's 4. JBC B.IRON also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). RigMaster's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 10 months). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. RigMaster sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. JBC B.IRON asks for nothing beyond the download.
JBC B.IRON ships an update every 10 months, RigMaster every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JBC B.IRON | RigMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 11 days โ better |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | JBC Soldering | Grima Hdez |
In-app purchases
JBC B.IRON
No in-app purchases
RigMaster
- Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
- RigMaster Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
- Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
- RigMaster Pro$39.99








