Comparison

SDS Mobile vs Earthworks Assistant

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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**

About

Earthworks Assistant

This app provides on-demand assistance for machine operators using Trimble Earthworks. Access documentation, instructional videos, and context-sensitive help offline or online to improve site productivity.

Highlights
  • Context-sensitive QR code access
  • Documentation for multiple versions
  • Offline content access
  • Instructional videos
  • Boost site productivity
Features
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Trimble’s Earthworks Assistant is designed to deliver user assistance information to the busy machine operator in the field, in the office, or at home. The Earthworks Assistant provides a great companion for Trimble Earthworks to boost your site productivity. Features: -Instant access to what you are looking for using context sensitive QR codes within Trimble Earthworks (2.13+). -Provides documentation for multiple versions of Trimble Earthworks. -Access content while offline. -Instructional videos.

Screenshots

SDS Mobile4 screens
Earthworks Assistant4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Earthworks Assistant at 5.0 against SDS Mobile's 3.6. Earthworks Assistant also leads on monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SDS Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Earthworks Assistant holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SDS Mobile has 18 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SDS Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, Earthworks Assistant every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SDS Mobile versus Earthworks Assistant: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSDS MobileEarthworks Assistant
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (18 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings18 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.514.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKHA, Online-MSDSTrimble Inc.

Customer experience

SDS Mobile

All ratings18 ratings
Positive61.1%
Neutral11.1%
Negative27.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive53.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative37.5%

Earthworks Assistant

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

SDS Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Earthworks Assistant

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SDS Mobile free?
SDS Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Earthworks Assistant free?
Earthworks Assistant is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SDS Mobile or Earthworks Assistant?
Earthworks Assistant is rated higher. SDS Mobile averages 3.6 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Earthworks Assistant averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do SDS Mobile or Earthworks Assistant have ads?
Neither SDS Mobile nor Earthworks Assistant shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SDS Mobile or Earthworks Assistant?
SDS Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, and Earthworks Assistant every 7 months. Most recently, SDS Mobile was updated on October 23, 2026 and Earthworks Assistant on October 15, 2026.

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