Comparison

Crane & Rigger vs RigMaster

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

RigMaster

Features
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RigMaster is the rigging calculator built for working riggers, crane operators, and signal persons. LIFT PLAN PDF (PRO) • Turn any calculation into a one-page lift plan: diagram, inputs, results • Room for notes and three signature lines — prepared by, signature, date • Share it straight to the supervisor from the toolbar IPAD & UNITS • Universal app — two-column layout on iPad, any orientation • Metric or imperial — kg and metres or lb and feet, switch any time • Live sling diagram with the angle and tension on every leg FREE CALCULATORS • Sling Tension — 2-leg picks by angle, or by sling length & height (the way you actually measure) • Hitch Capacity — vertical, choker, and basket capacity from YOUR sling's tag rating • Angle Reference — the tension multiplier table, always in your pocket PRO CALCULATORS • 3 & 4-leg bridles with rigid/flexible load sharing • Unequal Legs / CoG Offset — tension per leg when the center of gravity isn't centered • Load Weight Estimator — steel, concrete, aluminum and more, by shape and dimensions • Ad-free Built on first-principles trigonometry with warnings at 45° and hard alerts below 30°, 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 — 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/

Screenshots

Crane & Rigger4 screens
RigMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Crane & Rigger at 8.2 against RigMaster's 17.0. 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 11 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 3 months and RigMaster sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Crane & Rigger versus RigMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrane & RiggerRigMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (12 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings12 — better—
Update frequency—Every 10 days
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLuke LeBlancGrima Hdez

In-app purchases

11 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-time8
  • Object Density Reference$0.99
  • Steel Pipe Calculator$1.99
  • Steel Beam Calculator$1.99
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  • Crane Capacity Calculator$1.99
  • Crane Range Calculator$3.99
  • Remove Advertisements$4.99
  • Mat Calculators$9.99
  • All Calculators Upgrade$24.99
3 purchases

RigMaster

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • RigMaster Pro$39.99

Questions

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

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