SDS Mobile vs ABC Action
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**
ABC Action
This tool empowers members to engage in grassroots advocacy for the construction industry. Quickly contact federal representatives on critical policy issues, view voting records, and stay informed about legislative alerts and industry news. Share updates easily via social media and email.
- One-click messaging to elected officials
- Instant legislative alerts
- View representative voting history
- Access federal representative contact info
- State-specific construction information
- Priority issue briefs
- Latest industry news and tweets
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ABC Action is an advanced advocacy tool that enables members to become a vital part of ABC's grassroots advocacy efforts and allows you to make your voice heard. Users can respond to Action Alerts and quickly communicate with their federal representatives in Washington, D.C., on the latest policy issues that are critical to the construction industry. See how your representatives voted, stay up-to-date and share information via Email, Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. One-click Messaging Send messages to your elected officials with just one click! Instant Notifications Grassroots and legislative alerts are sent directly to your device. Voting History View federal representatives’ voting records on key ABC issues. Contact Information Access detailed contact information for your federal representatives. State-specific Information Find information on state construction environments and elected officials. Priority Issue Briefs Stay up-to-date with ABC’s core issues at the federal level. The Latest Browse the latest tweets from ABC, DOL, NLRB, OSHA, EEOC and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ABC Action at 100% against SDS Mobile's 53%. ABC Action also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). SDS Mobile's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 6). 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.
ABC Action holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SDS Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of ABC Action's.
SDS Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, ABC Action every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SDS Mobile | ABC Action |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.6 (18 ratings) | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 53.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 101 MB | 51 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KHA, Online-MSDS | Red Edge |
Customer experience
SDS Mobile
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In-app purchases
SDS Mobile
No in-app purchases
ABC Action
No in-app purchases
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