GESTIS vs IGS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GESTIS
This reference tool provides international limit values for chemical agents. A web application is now available, as a native mobile app will no longer be supported after January 6, 2025.
- International limit values for chemical agents
- Web application access
- Reference tool for chemical substances
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GESTIS - International limit values for chemical agents With the reprogramming of our "GESTIS - International Limits" web application, the provision of a native mobile app for iOS is no longer necessary. Therefore, no native app will be available in the respective stores from 06.01.2025. Instead, the web application can be found here: https://www.dguv.de/ifa/gestis/gestis-internationale-grenzwerte-fuer-chemische-substanzen-limit-values-for-chemical-agents/index-2.jsp
IGS
Provides comprehensive information on hazardous materials for the public and emergency responders. Access detailed data on chemical properties, safety measures, and emergency procedures.
- Hazardous material information
- Public access
- Emergency responder data
- Safety measures
- Emergency procedures
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Umfangreiches Gefahrstoff-Informationssystem für die Öffentlichkeit und für Einsatzkräfte
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GESTIS at 100% against IGS's 0%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
GESTIS ships an update every 7 months, IGS every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GESTIS | IGS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 8 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 246 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Deutsche Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung e.V. (DGUV) | Kisters AG |
Customer experience
GESTIS
IGS
In-app purchases
GESTIS
No in-app purchases
IGS
No in-app purchases
