Comparison

HazMat Reference vs 2025 Alabama EMS Reference

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HazMat Reference

Quickly access critical information on hazardous materials for handling, storage, and incident response. Features include advanced search, sorting, and filtering of materials from key regulatory tables and guides. Offline access ensures availability in any situation.

Highlights
  • ERG 2024 data
  • NIOSH, CFR/HMT, NFPA, GHS information
  • Advanced search, sort, and filter
  • Offline access
  • NFPA Fire Diamond
  • Physical descriptions and CAS#
  • DOT incident data filter
Features
Currently charting
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Your best quick reference for hazardous materials. Includes: NIOSH, CFR/HMT, NFPA, GHS, CAMEO information. This app serves as a quick reference and educational tool for employees that are involved with the regular handling and storage or incident response of Hazardous Materials. Materials from the Hazardous Material Table (HMT) and Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) are listed in easy to review form with advanced search, sort, and filter capabilities. Pertinent information from the HMT, ERG, NIOSH and other sources are listed with the proper placard and hazard class for each material. The Hazardous Materials Table (HMT) 49 CFR §172.101 is a list of hazardous materials by proper shipping name that governs the transportation, marking and labeling by all modes: air, water, rail, and highway. Understanding and knowing how to use information in the HMT is the first step toward compliance. The Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG) is primarily a guide to aid first responders in quickly identifying the specific or generic hazards of the material(s) involved in the incident, and protecting themselves and the general public during the initial response phase of the incident. The ERG is updated and released every 4 years by the D.O.T. No internet connection required. Find materials by name or UN Identifier. Includes information from all tables and reference pages in the ERG. Additional Features: * Filter/Sort Materials with DOT Reported Incidents in the last 12 months * History of materials - most recent or most viewed * NFPA Fire Diamond: quick visual ref for Health, Fire, Reactivity, and other hazards * Physical descriptions for most chemicals * CAS#, RTECS# with NIOSH IDLH and exposure information * Quicksort by UN ID#, guide #, name or number of incidents

About

2025 Alabama EMS Reference

Access comprehensive offline Alabama EMS patient care protocols for 2025. Features advanced search, contact management, and form printing. Designed for certified EMS professionals needing fast, reliable protocol information.

Highlights
  • Offline access to 2025 EMS protocols
  • Advanced universal search
  • Pre-loaded and custom contact management
  • Form printing capabilities
  • Light and Dark mode support
  • Native iOS design
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ABOUT 2025 Alabama EMS Reference provides comprehensive offline access to Alabama's 2025 EMS Patient Care Protocols. Developed by a former Alabama EMT, this app delivers fast, reliable protocol access for EMS professionals. COMPLETE 2025 ALABAMA EMS PROTOCOL ACCESS Access all 2025 content including Scope of Practice, Treatment Protocols, Medications, References, Forms, Tactical Paramedic procedures, and Acute Health Systems. Navigate pages with native PDF integration for smooth viewing and fast response. ADVANCED SEARCH Universal search across all protocols, medications, forms, resources, and contacts. Search by title or extracted document text to quickly locate specific procedures, medications, or guidelines. CONTACT MANAGEMENT Built-in database with pre-loaded Alabama hospital contacts, ATCC, Poison Control, CHEMTREC, and Alabama Office of EMS. Add custom contacts with multiple phone numbers, emails, faxes, and addresses. Quick actions enable calling, emailing, or navigation. Import from CSV/vCard or Defaults with sophisticated conflict resolution. Export contacts as CSV or vCard for backup, sharing, or migration. OFFLINE OPERATION All protocols, medications, forms, and contact management work without internet. Content and contacts stored locally for reliable access in any environment. DESIGNED FOR USE Clean interface with large touch targets and color-coded categories for rapid navigation. Light and Dark mode support. Optional Keep Screen On setting. Native iOS design follows platform conventions. LIGHTWEIGHT Extremely lightweight with no third-party dependencies—built with native iOS frameworks. RESOURCES External links to essential EMS organizations including Alabama DPHEMS, regional councils, NREMT, AHA, professional associations, and educational resources. Local PDF access to Alabama EMS Rules 2022. FORM PRINTING All Forms documents can be printed directly from your iOS device, including hospital diversion requests, STEMI and stroke checklists, transport checklists, formulary references, and station requirements. INTENDED USE Reference tool for certified EMS professionals. Does not constitute medical advice or substitute for proper training, certification, or medical oversight. Always verify protocol information and follow your agency's policies and medical direction. IMPORTANT NOTICE This is an unofficial third-party reference application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the State of Alabama, Alabama Department of Public Health, or Alabama Office of EMS.

Screenshots

HazMat Reference4 screens
2025 Alabama EMS Reference4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: HazMat Reference at 1.8K against 2025 Alabama EMS Reference's 6. HazMat Reference also leads on chart position (#73 vs unranked) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On rating, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HazMat Reference costs $4.99 and 2025 Alabama EMS Reference $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

2025 Alabama EMS Reference holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HazMat Reference has 1.8K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of HazMat Reference's written reviews are positive against 100% of 2025 Alabama EMS Reference's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
HazMat Reference versus 2025 Alabama EMS Reference: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHazMat Reference2025 Alabama EMS Reference
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.8 (1.8K ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews95.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.8K — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#73 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB10 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperThatsMyStapler Inc.Kevin Hughes

Customer experience

HazMat Reference

All ratings1,723 ratings
Positive96.4%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative1.8%

2025 Alabama EMS Reference

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

HazMat Reference

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Bulk packaging information part of CFR 49 won't load

Requested features

2 requests
  • Format for larger phones
  • Ability to print guide or reference material

2025 Alabama EMS Reference

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HazMat Reference

No in-app purchases

None

2025 Alabama EMS Reference

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HazMat Reference free?
HazMat Reference costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 2025 Alabama EMS Reference free?
2025 Alabama EMS Reference costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HazMat Reference or 2025 Alabama EMS Reference?
2025 Alabama EMS Reference is rated higher. HazMat Reference averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while 2025 Alabama EMS Reference averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do HazMat Reference or 2025 Alabama EMS Reference have ads?
Neither HazMat Reference nor 2025 Alabama EMS Reference shows ads.

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