Comparison

MSDS/TDS Library vs ALLDATA

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

Head to head
About

MSDS/TDS Library

Access product safety and technical data sheets for automotive and aerospace coatings. Search by category and name, view documents online, or save them for offline access. Available on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Search by product category
  • Search by product name
  • View documents online
  • Save documents to archive
  • Offline document access
  • Available on mobile and tablet
Features
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AkzoNobel Automotive & Aerospace Coatings (A&AC) presents the MSDS/TDS Library app. This app allows you to quickly search for product Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Technical Data Sheets (TDS) that are available for your country in your local language. Features: - Search by product category and product name; - View documents online or save them at the "My Documents" archive for quick access; - View saved documents while you are offline; - Available for mobile phone or tablet.

About

ALLDATA

Access comprehensive OEM automotive repair and diagnostic data on your mobile device. Streamline inspections with photo documentation and generate detailed reports. Identify vehicle issues efficiently with built-in diagnostic tools for faster customer approvals and increased productivity.

Highlights
  • OEM repair procedures
  • Diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)
  • Technical service bulletins (TSBs)
  • Integrated inspection tools
  • Photo documentation
  • Live sensor data graphing
  • Full-system scan reports
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ALLDATA Mobile App Content ALLDATA's Professional Automotive Repair and Shop Management Solutions at Your Fingertips ALLDATA delivers a complete integrated workflow solution for automotive professionals, combining repair and collision procedures, diagnostics, shop management, and vehicle inspections in one easy-to-use app. Access industry-leading OEM repair information, including maintenance procedures, technical service bulletins (TSBs), wiring diagrams, diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs), and ADAS information all from your mobile device. From vehicle intake to final delivery, ALLDATA helps keep your shop connected and your technicians productive. Diagnostic Intelligence combines AI-powered insights with trusted OEM repair information to help technicians solve complex problems faster. ALLDATA Shop Manager Essentials and Shop Manager Pro help manage customers, repair orders, scheduling, communication, and workflow throughout the repair process, while ALLDATA Inspections makes it easy to document vehicle conditions, capture photos and videos, and share recommended repairs with customers. ALLDATA Repair® & ALLDATA Collision® (Professional Subscribers) • Access detailed repair procedures, maintenance instructions, diagnostic information, TSBs, DTCs, ADAS, and more. • Get full mechanical procedures: TSBs, diagnostics by DTC code, parts & labor estimates, drivetrains, suspension, and more. • View over 300,000 interactive color wiring diagrams alongside OEM diagrams. • Receive dedicated support from the ALLDATA Library team for hard-to-find OEM information. For Collision Repair Professionals • View OEM procedures for sectioning, structural repairs, new materials, panel replacements, sensors, and more. • Access position statements, steel repairability guidelines, and adhesive guides. • Follow OEM-accurate procedures to improve repair compliance and liability protection. ALLDATA Shop Manager and Pro (Professional Subscribers) Manage customer information, repair orders, and vehicle history from virtually anywhere with ALLDATA Shop Manager. Shop Manager • Manage customer information and vehicle history. • Create and track repair orders. • Access shop information from virtually anywhere. • Keep daily operations organized and efficient. Upgrade to Shop Manager Pro for additional workflow management tools: • Appointment scheduling and calendar management • Two-way customer texting • Photo and video documentation • Work-in-progress tracking • Inventory management • Greater visibility into shop performance and daily operations ALLDATA Inspections (Professional Subscribers) Enhance your workflow with Inspections seamlessly integrated into ALLDATA Shop Manager. • Check in new or returning customers directly at the vehicle. • Choose from multiple inspection templates. • Attach photos and video to digital inspection sheets. • Perform detailed brake and tire inspections. • Flag necessary or upcoming services, boosting revenue opportunities. • Email inspections for faster customer approval.

Screenshots

MSDS/TDS Library4 screens
ALLDATA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ALLDATA at 3.5 against MSDS/TDS Library's 1.4. ALLDATA also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 14 months) and review sentiment (10% vs 0%). MSDS/TDS Library's advantage is monetization model (free vs subscription) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ALLDATA holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MSDS/TDS Library's written reviews are positive against 10% of ALLDATA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSDS/TDS Library ships an update every 14 months, ALLDATA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MSDS/TDS Library versus ALLDATA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSDS/TDS LibraryALLDATA
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (7 ratings)3.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews9.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings78 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAkzo Nobel Coatings International B.V.ALLDATA, LLC

Customer experience

MSDS/TDS Library

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative83.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

ALLDATA

Written reviews62 reviews
Positive9.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative87.1%

Bugs and requests

MSDS/TDS Library

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ALLDATA

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • App opens and closes instantly
  • App works on iPad but not mobile
  • App crashes frequently
  • Latest update prevents loading ALLDATA
  • Login issues, access denied repeatedly
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  • App won't start
  • Only repair estimator and community icons visible
  • Cannot log in, all access points in use
  • Crashes in the middle of a relearn/reset job
  • Login boots out immediately
  • Back/previous screen button gone in landscape mode
  • Help menu buttons not working
  • Convert or Reference Repair buttons not working
  • App requires internet connection 24/7
  • Login on iPhone app doesn't link to subscription
  • Auto logout after logging in
  • Blank page after login
  • App doesn't do anything
  • Cannot find anywhere to access repair data after login
  • Search function doesn't work
  • App is strictly a data logger, not the full suite
  • App doesn't seem to have any data
  • Cannot access subscription using this app
  • App interface glitchy and not smooth
  • App has no service or repair information
  • App doesn't give access to repair data subscriptions
  • Cannot log in or access ALLDATA repair
  • App crashes right after login
  • App takes back to sign-in screen after terms and agreements

Requested features

9 requests
  • Offline usability for critical jobs
  • Mobile-friendly website or app for repair info
  • Ability to access repair info on the go
  • App should be designed for phones, not just tablets
  • Access to repair data on the phone
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  • Mobile app for the site with full features
  • App to read wire pinouts without printing
  • Basic customer check-in functionality
  • Dark mode option

In-app purchases

None

MSDS/TDS Library

No in-app purchases

None

ALLDATA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSDS/TDS Library free?
MSDS/TDS Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ALLDATA free?
ALLDATA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MSDS/TDS Library or ALLDATA?
ALLDATA is rated higher. MSDS/TDS Library averages 1.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ALLDATA averages 3.5 from 8 ratings.
Do MSDS/TDS Library or ALLDATA have ads?
Neither MSDS/TDS Library nor ALLDATA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSDS/TDS Library or ALLDATA?
MSDS/TDS Library ships an update every 14 months, and ALLDATA every 5 weeks. Most recently, MSDS/TDS Library was updated on November 6, 2026 and ALLDATA on November 2, 2026.

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