Comparison

HazChem vs Chemdata

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

Head to head
About

HazChem

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This app will allow you to decode the HazChem plates Emergency Action Code found on vehicles or containers. This app is for the purpose of curiosity only and should not be relied upon during an emergency.

About

Chemdata

Access a comprehensive chemical hazard database offline for incident management. Provides detailed information on over 62,000 chemicals, including safety, transport, and emergency response guidance. Offers multilingual support and regular updates.

Highlights
  • Offline chemical database access
  • Hazardous chemical identification
  • Incident command support
  • Transport classification
  • Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) guidance
  • Multilingual support (EN, NL, FR, DE, ES)
Features
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If your organisation handles chemicals and you need to know how to manage their risks, Pocket Chemdata® is simply a 'must have'. Pocket Chemdata is a reliable, interactive database subscription service providing access to over 62,000 documents and more than 186,000 different chemical names including pure and trade-name chemicals. Pocket Chemdata provides clear information including how to manage their hazardous affects. PRODUCT BENEFITS: •Simple and easy-to-use chemical and chemical hazard identification •Incident commanders can access chemical information from anywhere in the world (no internet connection required) •Helps to mitigate the consequences of incidents •Regularly updated database, so users always have the latest information •Information is installed on the device, so an internet connection is not required to access data •Provides the same clear concise advice as the standard Chemdata® FEATURES: •Powerful search functionality for efficient chemical identification •UN number, ADR HIN, EAC codes •Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements •Physical form information •Transport classification •Chemical hazard information (only available to subscribers) •Reactivity guidance (only available to subscribers) •Fire, decontamination and first aid advice (only available to subscribers) •Precautions information including large and small spill advice (only available to subscribers) •Environmental data (only available to subscribers) •Physical properties (only available to subscribers) •Add private notes and comments against chemical records (only available to subscribers) •Sync private notes and comments with your organisation’s central Chemdata solution (only available to subscribers) Designed and continuously maintained by emergency responders from Ricardo's NCEC, one of the world's leading chemical emergency centres, Pocket Chemdata is one of the most trusted sources of chemical information available. Data is updated approximately twice a year to ensure responders have access to up-to-date information. Pocket Chemdata is used globally by organisations, including fire and other emergency services, to provide invaluable and timely advice in the event of chemical spillages, fires and contamination incidents. Trust Pocket Chemdata for clear and concise information on more than 62,000 substances, at your fingertips. The free app provides access to one full record, to demonstrate the full capabilities of the system, this can be found by searching for the ‘Chlorine’ record or document number 5. LANGUAGES As well as English, Pocket Chemdata includes Dutch, French, German and Spanish translations - all in the one app. SUPPORT We would really like to know what you think about Pocket Chemdata, so please visit www.chemdata.co.uk to provide feedback or ask questions. Alternatively, you can email us at chemdata@ricardo.com. Chemdata® and Pocket Chemdata® have been developed for NCEC by Ark Software Ltd and Payot Ltd.

Screenshots

HazChem2 screens
Chemdata3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Chemdata at 14.0 against HazChem's 16.6. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HazChem ships an update every 22 months, Chemdata every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
HazChem versus Chemdata: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHazChemChemdata
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—66.7% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 22 monthsEvery 19 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDarren MaxwellRicardo-AEA ltd

In-app purchases

None

HazChem

No in-app purchases

None

Chemdata

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HazChem free?
HazChem is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chemdata free?
Chemdata is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HazChem or Chemdata have ads?
Neither HazChem nor Chemdata shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HazChem or Chemdata?
HazChem ships an update every 22 months, and Chemdata every 19 months. Most recently, HazChem was updated on October 11, 2026 and Chemdata on October 4, 2026.

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