Pocket Rigger vs Rigging App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Rigger
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Pocket Rigger is the ultimate arena and stage rigging calculator. Whether you're working on a two-leg or three-leg bridle, our app makes rigging calculations easier and more accurate, allowing you to focus on your setup with confidence. Pocket Rigger also supports both imperial and metric units for maximum flexibility in your work.
Rigging App
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The Rigging App helps riggers, crane operators, and safety professionals quickly calculate load weight and sling tension. Enter load dimensions, sling lengths, heights, or angles to get accurate results instantly. Built with offline-first functionality, the app works even without an internet connection, making it reliable on job sites. Safety checks are built in, with error messages for extreme angles or bad inputs. Designed for practical field use, this app streamlines rigging calculations to save time and improve safety.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rigging App at none against Pocket Rigger's shown. Pocket Rigger's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Rigger sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rigging App sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Rigger ships an update every 2 weeks, Rigging App every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Rigger | Rigging App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Phill Shaw | Marrero Publishing, Inc. |
In-app purchases
Pocket Rigger
- Remove Ads$0.99
Rigging App
- Monthly Subscription $107 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Annual Subscription $607 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Full Access Monthly Pass$9.99
Questions
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