SDS Mobile vs PaveCool
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SDS Mobile
Access an extensive database of safety data sheets (SDS) and material safety data sheets (MSDS) on your mobile device. Quickly search for products using barcode scanning, view detailed chemical information, and respond effectively during emergencies. Share SDS documents via various communication channels.
- Access to industry-leading SDS/MSDS database
- Barcode scanning for product search
- Unlimited SDS viewing and searching
- "My Favorites" binder for frequently used SDS
- Share SDS via fax, email, text, and social media
- GHS-compliant SDS
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SDS Mobile™ — The best free way to manage your safety data sheets™ Get instant access to the innovator’s of electronic SDS management’s industry-leading database of material safety data sheets (MSDS) and reformatted GHS-compliant safety data sheets (SDS). Search and view an unlimited number of SDSs. Barcode scanning feature allows you to search for specific products that are present in your facility. Respond quickly and competently in emergency situations. Gain instant insight into the chemicals and products you are working with—all from the palm of your hand! Add an unlimited number of frequently referenced SDSs to your personal “My Favorites” binder. Forward complete SDSs by fax, e-mail, text message; or send SDS through social share to Twitter, Facebook and other apps. KHA also offers complete SDS, chemical inventory management and environmental compliance services. Find out why thousands of companies have made KHA Online-SDS™ the global choice for SDS compliance and data management services. Visit us online at www.online-msds.com, www.kha.com, ghskit.com or call 1-800-274-4995. **Please note that safety data sheets delivered by SDS Mobile™ have primarily been authored for North American markets**
PaveCool
This tool helps asphalt professionals quickly determine optimal paving decisions in cool weather. It uses a heat flow model to calculate temperature drop and cooling time for asphalt mixes.
- Cool-weather paving assistance
- Heat flow temperature model
- Calculates temperature drop
- Estimates cooling time
- Supports asphalt contractors, inspectors, and engineers
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PaveCool has been developed to assist asphalt contractors, inspectors and engineers to make rapid decisions regarding cool-weather paving. A heat flow model is used to compute the temperature drop in the mat and the time it takes for the asphalt mix to cool from it's delivery temperature to the recommended stopping temperature.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PaveCool at 4.0 against SDS Mobile's 3.6. PaveCool also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.5). SDS Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PaveCool holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively.
| Parameter | SDS Mobile | PaveCool |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (18 ratings) | 4.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 5.1.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KHA, Online-MSDS | Bruce Tanquist |
Customer experience
SDS Mobile
PaveCool
In-app purchases
SDS Mobile
No in-app purchases
PaveCool
No in-app purchases
