Comparison

Rigging Bridle Calculator+ vs RigMaster

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

Head to head
About

Rigging Bridle Calculator+

Calculate bridle leg lengths, angles, and forces for stage rigging. Includes tools for apex height, bridle point position, and load distribution on beams and cantilevers. Supports both metric and imperial units for accurate results.

Highlights
  • Calculate bridle leg lengths
  • Determine angle between legs
  • Calculate forces on bridle and structure
  • Calculate apex height and bridle point position
  • Analyze load changes on beams
  • Calculate cantilever load forces
  • Supports metric and imperial units
Features
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This application allows you to calculate the length of the legs, the angle between them, and the forces acting on the bridle and the elements of the structure to which it is suspended. Thanks to additional calculators, it is possible to calculate the Apex height and the position of the bridle point, changes in the load on the beam between two points, as well as the forces acting on the cantilever load, breast line horizontal forces, and several other calculations useful in arena fields. The application accepts all units of measurement, both metric and imperial (cm, m, in, ft). Whether you input values in feet or meters, the results will be accurate and consistent with the unit you used.

About

RigMaster

Features
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RigMaster is the rigging calculator built for working riggers, crane operators, and signal persons. LIFT PLAN PDF (PRO) • Turn any calculation into a one-page lift plan: diagram, inputs, results • Room for notes and three signature lines — prepared by, signature, date • Share it straight to the supervisor from the toolbar IPAD & UNITS • Universal app — two-column layout on iPad, any orientation • Metric or imperial — kg and metres or lb and feet, switch any time • Live sling diagram with the angle and tension on every leg FREE CALCULATORS • Sling Tension — 2-leg picks by angle, or by sling length & height (the way you actually measure) • Hitch Capacity — vertical, choker, and basket capacity from YOUR sling's tag rating • Angle Reference — the tension multiplier table, always in your pocket PRO CALCULATORS • 3 & 4-leg bridles with rigid/flexible load sharing • Unequal Legs / CoG Offset — tension per leg when the center of gravity isn't centered • Load Weight Estimator — steel, concrete, aluminum and more, by shape and dimensions • Ad-free Built on first-principles trigonometry with warnings at 45° and hard alerts below 30°, following standard rigging practice (ASME B30.9 guidance). RigMaster is an estimation aid for qualified riggers. Always follow the sling tag, the load chart, and your site's rigging plan. COMMON QUESTIONS Does it work offline? Yes. Every calculation runs on the phone. No signal needed on site. Do I need an account? No. There is no login and no sign-up. What is free? Sling Tension, Hitch Capacity and the Angle Reference table are free. Pro adds 3 and 4-leg bridles, unequal legs with CoG offset, the load weight estimator and the lift plan PDF, and removes the ads. Metric or imperial? Both, switchable at any time — kg and metres, or lb and feet. Can I hand the result to the supervisor? Yes. Pro turns any calculation into a one-page lift plan PDF: diagram, inputs, results, notes and three signature lines. Does it replace the sling tag or the load chart? No. It is an estimation aid for qualified riggers. The sling tag, the load chart and your site's rigging plan always come first. Does it work on iPad? Yes. Universal app, two-column layout on iPad, any orientation. Terms of Use: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/terms-condition/ Privacy Policy: https://ghapps1.wordpress.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Rigging Bridle Calculator+4 screens
RigMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RigMaster at Free against Rigging Bridle Calculator+'s $4.99. RigMaster also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs every 5 weeks). Rigging Bridle Calculator+'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

RigMaster is free to download; Rigging Bridle Calculator+ costs $4.99 up front. RigMaster sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Rigging Bridle Calculator+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Rigging Bridle Calculator+ ships an update every 5 weeks, RigMaster every 11 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Rigging Bridle Calculator+ versus RigMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRigging Bridle Calculator+RigMaster
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPawel SzepietowskiGrima Hdez

In-app purchases

None

Rigging Bridle Calculator+

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

RigMaster

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Weekly$0.997 Days
  • RigMaster Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • RigMaster Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Rigging Bridle Calculator+ free?
Rigging Bridle Calculator+ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RigMaster free?
RigMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Rigging Bridle Calculator+ or RigMaster have ads?
RigMaster shows ads; Rigging Bridle Calculator+ does not.
Which is updated more often, Rigging Bridle Calculator+ or RigMaster?
Rigging Bridle Calculator+ ships an update every 5 weeks, and RigMaster every 11 days. Most recently, Rigging Bridle Calculator+ was updated on October 24, 2026 and RigMaster on October 24, 2026.

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