# SDS Mobile vs PaveCool

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SDS Mobile | PaveCool |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sds-mobile/id467738315/reviews) | **[4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pavecool/id1057361808/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 101 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **5.1.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KHA, Online-MSDS](https://appshunter.io/developer/467738319) | [Bruce Tanquist](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057361807) |

## What reviewers say

### SDS Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sds-mobile/id467738315)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PaveCool

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pavecool/id1057361808)

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.

**Highlights:** Cool-weather paving assistance, Heat flow temperature model, Calculates temperature drop, Estimates cooling time, Supports asphalt contractors, inspectors, and engineers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SDS Mobile free?

SDS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PaveCool free?

PaveCool is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, SDS Mobile or PaveCool?

PaveCool is rated higher. SDS Mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while PaveCool averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do SDS Mobile or PaveCool have ads?

Neither SDS Mobile nor PaveCool shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*