Comparison

HazMatch® Protective Guide vs Rigging App

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

Head to head
About

HazMatch® Protective Guide

This tool helps users select appropriate protective apparel based on chemical or biohazard risks. It provides detailed product information and allows saving search results for OSHA compliance. Ideal for professionals handling hazardous materials.

Highlights
  • Chemical hazard assessment
  • Biohazard risk selection
  • Protective garment recommendations
  • Searchable chemical database
  • Save search results
  • Detailed product information
Features
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HazMatch® is an easy-to-use protective apparel selection tool from Kappler that allows a user to choose an appropriate safety garment based on a specific chemical hazard or a biohazard. HazMatch also allows a user to save search results to satisfy OSHA hazard assessment requirements. HazMatch is ideal for emergency responders, industrial hygienists, safety managers or other professionals dealing with hazardous materials. The app contains a database of tested chemicals, searchable by chemical name or CAS number. A user completes a short questionnaire on the hazard situation, and HazMatch recommends a protective garment matching the exposure criteria. Each garment recommendation includes detailed product information. All of the chemical data in HazMatch is based on third-party testing, with the database updated regularly. In addition to the app, the HazMatch tool is also available as an online tool at kappler.com. For more information or to inquire about Kappler’s free testing for chemicals not included in the current database, contact Kappler Customer Service at 1-800-600-4019 or email apple@kappler.com.

About

Rigging App

Features
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The Rigging App helps riggers, crane operators, and safety professionals quickly calculate load weight and sling tension. Enter load dimensions, sling lengths, heights, or angles to get accurate results instantly. Built with offline-first functionality, the app works even without an internet connection, making it reliable on job sites. Safety checks are built in, with error messages for extreme angles or bad inputs. Designed for practical field use, this app streamlines rigging calculations to save time and improve safety.

Screenshots

HazMatch® Protective Guide4 screens
Rigging App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HazMatch® Protective Guide at none against Rigging App's 3. HazMatch® Protective Guide also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). Rigging App's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads 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. Rigging App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. HazMatch® Protective Guide asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HazMatch® Protective Guide ships an update every 5 months, Rigging App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
HazMatch® Protective Guide versus Rigging App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHazMatch® Protective GuideRigging App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKappler Inc.Marrero Publishing, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

HazMatch® Protective Guide

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Rigging App

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription $107 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription $607 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access Monthly Pass$9.99

Questions

Is HazMatch® Protective Guide free?
HazMatch® Protective Guide is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rigging App free?
Rigging App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HazMatch® Protective Guide or Rigging App have ads?
Neither HazMatch® Protective Guide nor Rigging App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HazMatch® Protective Guide or Rigging App?
HazMatch® Protective Guide ships an update every 5 months, and Rigging App every 2 months. Most recently, HazMatch® Protective Guide was updated on June 25, 2026 and Rigging App on September 8, 2026.

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