Cargo Decoder Plus vs Buxus
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)
Buxus
Access critical pipeline operator information, including emergency contacts, products transported, and hazard identification. This app helps emergency responders and the public understand and interact with local pipeline infrastructure.
- Emergency contact information
- Products transported details
- Hazard identification
- Response guidance
- Information request from operators
- User reporting of critical information
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Buxus® is the essential tool that bridges the gap between pipeline operators and other facility operators and those who need critical information most: emergency responders, the public, and other important stakeholders. Access on-demand details about pipelines and critical infrastructure in your area, including emergency contacts, safety information, transported materials, and hazard identification. Key Features: - Instant access to operator-specific safety information. - Emergency preparedness and response training resources. - Direct communication channel to request and report vital information. - Tailored content for emergency responders, the public, excavators, public officials, and the community. Buxus® ensures everyone has the information they need, when they need it, to protect lives and infrastructure. Download Buxus® and be aware and prepared.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cargo Decoder Plus at 71% against Buxus's 20%. Cargo Decoder Plus also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7). Buxus's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (19 vs 6). On update cadence, 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
Buxus is free to download; Cargo Decoder Plus costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Cargo Decoder Plus holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Cargo Decoder Plus's written reviews are positive against 20% of Buxus's.
Cargo Decoder Plus ships an update monthly, Buxus every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cargo Decoder Plus | Buxus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (6 ratings) — better | 3.7 (19 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 20.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 530 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Strategies In Software | Sander Resources, L.L.C. |
Customer experience
Cargo Decoder Plus
Buxus
In-app purchases
Cargo Decoder Plus
No in-app purchases
Buxus
No in-app purchases
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