Cargo Decoder Plus vs HazMat
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cargo Decoder Plus
Instantly identify hazardous materials by their 4-digit DOT placard number. Access comprehensive safety information from multiple Emergency Response Guidebook editions, even offline. Quickly search by number or material name for critical details.
- Identify materials by DOT placard number
- Access ERG 2024, 2020, 2016, 2012 editions
- Search by UN/NA placard number or material name
- View protective distance and toxic inhalation hazards
- Offline access, no network required
- Learn about GHS classification and labeling
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Cargo Decoder is your guide to what is in the truck or tanker next to you on the highway. Enter the 4 digit number from the DOT placard to learn about a material. See details from both the 2024 Emergency Response Guidebook (ERG 2024) If you need them, ERG 2020, ERG 2016 and ERG 2012 are available too. Powerful search capabilities will help you quickly find information by matching just part of the UN/NA placard number or material name. Protective distance information, toxic inhalation hazards, and ERG2020 reference pages are just a touch away for emergency responders and HazMat personnel. A simple touch quickly gets you to the information you need. Cargo Decoder Plus uses no network bandwidth so information will always be available even if your network is not. - Find safety information on hazardous cargo - Search by name or input DOT number - View ERG2024, ERG2020, ERG2016, or ERG2012 reference pages - Access directly on device, no network connection required - Share information with friends and colleagues - Learn about the Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling of Chemicals (GHS)
HazMat
This app provides a quick reference for hazardous materials, serving as an educational tool for handling, storage, and incident response. It functions offline, making it accessible without an internet connection.
- Hazardous materials reference
- ERG 2024 guide
- Incident response tool
- Handling and storage information
- Offline functionality
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Handy hazardous materials reference app. ERG 2024. This application is a great educational tool and can be used as a quick reference for everyone involved with the regular handling and storage or incident response of Hazardous Materials. The app works in offline mode, no internet connection required. Check it out! Privacy Policy https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-10-27-13 Terms and Conditions https://telegra.ph/Terms-and-Conditions-01-17
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cargo Decoder Plus at 71% against HazMat's 20%. Cargo Decoder Plus also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). HazMat's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (1K vs 6). On update cadence, 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
HazMat is free to download; Cargo Decoder Plus costs $1.99 up front. HazMat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Cargo Decoder Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.
HazMat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HazMat has 1K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Cargo Decoder Plus's written reviews are positive against 20% of HazMat's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Cargo Decoder Plus ships an update monthly, HazMat every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cargo Decoder Plus | HazMat |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) | 4.6 (1K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 1K — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Strategies In Software | Volodymyr Oliennikov |
Customer experience
Cargo Decoder Plus
HazMat
Bugs and requests
Cargo Decoder Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
HazMat
Reported bugs
2 issues- Table 1 link does not work as expected
- Search function does not find important content
Requested features
2 requests- Update app with latest 2024 version
- Improve navigation and accessibility
In-app purchases
Cargo Decoder Plus
No in-app purchases
HazMat
- Premium - Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Premium - Yearly$14.991 Year
- Premium Access - Lifetime$29.99
