Ed Controls vs SafetyFirst!
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Ed Controls
This construction app streamlines site management by centralizing tasks, notes, drawings, and quality checks. It provides clarity and accountability for all team members, from initial planning to final handover. Designed for ease of use, it functions effectively even offline.
- Centralized task management
- Offline functionality
- Digital drawing annotations
- Photo and document integration
- On-site ticket creation
- Assign tasks to colleagues
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Ed Controls β The construction app that actually works Built by people from the construction industry. For everyone on site. Construction is complex enough. Thatβs why Ed Controls helps you keep things simple. One app for all your tasks, notes, drawings and quality checks. Clear, fast and reliable. Whether youβre a site manager, subcontractor or construction planner β with Ed Controls, you always know what needs to be done and whoβs responsible. No endless calls or searching. Just clarity. Why construction teams choose Ed Controls: β Everything in one place: tasks, photos, drawings and documents β Easy to use, even without digital experience β Works offline (ideal for on site) β Built by people from the construction world β we know how it really goes β Helpful support. Real people, no chatbots What can you do with it? Ed Controls gives you control over your work β from the first drawing to final handover. You quickly log what needs to be done, create a ticket on the spot, and assign it to a colleague. Everythingβs clearly marked on the drawing, with photos and notes included. Who uses it? β Site managers who want clarity and control β Subcontractors who want to get started fast and need proof of good work β Construction planners who need to share drawings and documents with partners β Inspectors who need to document everything properly β Project managers who want to stay on top of planning, budget and quality Over 150,000 construction professionals already use Ed Controls. And thatβs not a coincidence. Try it yourself. Download the app β and experience how much easier your working day can be.
SafetyFirst!
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Working safely is the standard! SafetyFirst is a user-friendly app that enables reporting and solving dangerous situations and accidents at work in a fast, easy and cost-effective way. How does it work? IDENTIFY: An employee sees an unsafe situation REPORT: he sends a report with his phone within 30 seconds SOLVE: The responsible receives a message on his telephone and / or his PC Why SafetyFirst? USER-FRIENDLY: with SafetyFirst everyone at work can report a dangerous situation. The user quickly sends a report that arrives directly at the responsible of the chosen location or project OVERVIEW: the management can view and monitor the reports through the website MULTILINGUAL: already available in Dutch, English, French, German and Polish How do I get started as a user? Have you received an invitation from SafetyFirst? Read the e-mail and follow the instructions. Otherwise ask your supervisor for the QR code to scan with the app and get started. You only have to register once.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Ed Controls at every 2 weeks against SafetyFirst!'s every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Ed Controls ships an update every 2 weeks, SafetyFirst! every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ed Controls | SafetyFirst! |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 92 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dutchview information technology B.V. | VeiligWerk BV |
In-app purchases
Ed Controls
No in-app purchases
SafetyFirst!
No in-app purchases








