Comparison

Crane & Rigger vs Pocket Rigger

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

Head to head
About

Crane & Rigger

Access capacity charts for hundreds of rigging items and calculate load formulas with ease. Browse a vast database of crane models and use mat calculators to simplify crane matting. Eliminate the need for physical manuals and reference materials.

Highlights
  • Capacity charts for rigging items
  • Sling and load calculators
  • Crane load chart database
  • Crane matting calculators
  • Ground pressure calculations
  • Steel weight calculators
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***Please note that you will need to create a login to use versions 4.0 and later. This is a Crane & Rigger login account and is NOT RELATED to your Apple ID.*** Quickly reference capacity charts on hundreds of rigging items from D-Rings to Slings. Calculate common rigging and load formulas quickly and easily with the various sling and load calculators. Browse our crane load chart, and specification database of over 1,000 crane models. Use the mat calculators to take the guess work and confusion out of proper crane matting. Quit lugging around all those books, brochures, and manuals get Crane & Rigger today! Basic Features include: - Ground pressure - Volume - Lifting Eye WLL Deductions - Sling Angle - Sling Tension - Sling Deductions for "Choke Angle" - Sling Capacity Charts - Synthetic Slings, Wire Slings, Chain Slings, Chain. - Hardware Capacity Charts - D-Rings, Shackles, Lifting Bars. Available Subscriptions: *Advanced Features - 12 months access to crane data, along with the advanced calculators and tools in Crane & Rigger. - Crane load chart and specification database of over 1,300 crane models. - Steel Pipe weight calculator - Steel Beam weight calculator - Object Density Reference - Cubic weight reference for hundreds of different materials. - Crane Mat Calculators - Calculate Mat "Bending", "Shear", and "Ground Pressure" for Crawler and Mobile Cranes. - Crane Range Calculator - Calculate reach, boom angle, and obstruction clearance. - Crane Capacity Calculator - Calculate chart reductions, total load, and capacity percentage. - Customizable daily crane tickets. *Pricing available in the "Upgrades" section of Crane & Rigger. Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. Find the full terms and conditions, and our privacy policy, at: http://www.craneandriggerapp.com/Privacy.html

About

Pocket Rigger

Features
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Pocket Rigger is the ultimate arena and stage rigging calculator. Whether you're working on a two-leg or three-leg bridle, our app makes rigging calculations easier and more accurate, allowing you to focus on your setup with confidence. Pocket Rigger also supports both imperial and metric units for maximum flexibility in your work.

Screenshots

Crane & Rigger4 screens
Pocket Rigger4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Crane & Rigger at 8.2 against Pocket Rigger's 15.0. On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Crane & Rigger sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and Pocket Rigger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Crane & Rigger versus Pocket Rigger: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrane & RiggerPocket Rigger
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequency—Every 6 weeks
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB104 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperLuke LeBlancPhill Shaw

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Crane & Rigger

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Upgrade - 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Pro Upgrade - 6 Months$24.996 Months
  • Pro Upgrade - 1 Year7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time7
  • Object Density Reference$0.99
  • Steel Pipe Calculator$1.99
  • Steel Beam Calculator$1.99
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  • Crane Range Calculator$3.99
  • Remove Advertisements$4.99
  • Mat Calculators$9.99
  • All Calculators Upgrade$24.99
1 purchases

Pocket Rigger

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Crane & Rigger free?
Crane & Rigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pocket Rigger free?
Pocket Rigger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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